UIUX, IBM, & Women in Tech - Carrie Mah

What the Tech? is a podcast powered by the Computer Science Department of UCalgary. Here to deconstruct complex computer science concepts, and explain what the tech’s going on?

On this episode, we talk to Carrie Mah, a user experience and user interface design consultant at IBM iX. Today, we talk about what it’s like working at IBM, and how she developed her passion for design and problem solving. We also discuss her journey as a woman in tech, and the challenges with working in the tech industry.

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Interested in building, fostering and enhancing inclusive tech communities? Check out the resources below - in order to create a sustainable and thriving community, these organizations need support from everyone! Further, to help create a world of technologists, makers and problem solvers, teach others how to code! There's tons of opportunities to share knowledge and encourage others too!

UofC clubs:

• Women in Science and Engineering
• Women in Computer Science
• Business and Professional Women’s Club of Calgary
• Women in Leadership
• Women's Resource Centre

Organizations in Calgary:

• Chic Geek Calgary-based community that connects women in technology & supports inclusive / diverse workplaces
• Canada Learning Code aims to improve the digital literacy across the nation - from kids and youth to teachers and adults
• Meetup has tons of groups about technology, design & startups
• Calgary Public Library hosts several programs for teaching coding and technology skills

Contact: linkedin.com/in/carriemah

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Music:

Intro / Outro

Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Background

Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Thinking Music by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-music || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants || License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)