She Did It, So Can You: Inspiring Journeys of Women in Tech

This Women's Day, Syntech would like to honor the empowering and innovative women in tech who have had a hand in how we see and use tech today. Their work in the field of technology has shown that they can overcome all obstacles in their path. 

From the stereotypes of old and outdated mindsets in our society, women broke all barriers to be where they are today. They have contributed in numerous ways to make sure that they are not left behind in this race to achieve new heights. 

Empowered By History

Female tech leaders have a huge role in today's landscape. A lot of prominent figures from history can be considered role models for these women. Among these is Ada Lovelace, the first known programmer who worked on a mechanical computer concept. 

Many women surfaced into computer science and engineering after being inspired by Ada, and through her efforts many efforts led the world to advancements that have shaped the world as we know it. 

Evolution of Women in Tech

Women have had to overcome many obstacles to be where they are today. Now in the majority of companies including Syntech, you will notice that women make up a large percentage of the workforce. The tech industry is all about collaboration, but that wasn’t always the case. Women had to work hard to achieve the status they have today, and the achievements of women in tech have made it essential for their inclusion in the tech industry. 

During the 20th century, women like Margaret Hamilton exceeded the expectations of many to aid in a space program. Then later on, after multiple advancements in technology, came Silicon Valley. During this time, innovative women like Sheryl Sandberg, who is currently a board member, adviser, and Chief Operating Officer of Meta, paved the way for women of the new age to contribute to the tech industry. 

Female Leaders of The Tech Age

Closing the gender gap in tech is not easy, but many women have overcome the numerous difficulties presented to them and created opportunities for other women to succeed. Let us take a look at some of the women in recent times who have contributed to closing the gender gap and have had a hand in empowering many more women around the world. 

Ada Lovelace, Pioneer of Algorithms

Ada Lovelace is one of the pioneers of computer programming and an icon for women in information technology. She is regarded as the world's first-ever computer programmer and is often referred to as the Enchantress of Numbers. She worked alongside Charles Babbage, a mechanical engineer, to create the Analytical Engine, which laid the foundation of multi-purpose computers today. Her intuition led her to believe that computers were destined for more than just being calculators. 

She wrote the first-ever algorithm to support the notes she had on the Analytical Engine. Although the computers were never conceived to complete fruition, the work Ada did on this project paved the way for the complete potential of computers today. 

Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Meta

When talking about women's empowerment in tech, it’s hard not to talk about Sheryl Sandberg. Former Vice President of Global Online Sales and Operations at Google, Sheryl is now the Chief Operating Officer at Meta. She has been instrumental in the growth of Meta and Facebook. She is also one of the key board members who has been with Mark Zuckerberg through a huge chunk of his journey. 

Including her work in the field of operations and management, she is the author of a bestseller called Lean In, which is all about empowering women to be resilient and help achieve their goals. She is also a co-founder of LeanIn.Org, which is a nonprofit organization centered on the central idea of her book of the same name. 

Margaret Hamilton, Leader of NASA's Apollo Software Team

Margaret Hamilton was at the forefront of breaking stereotypes in tech. She is an American computer scientist who became the director of the Software Engineering Division of the MIT Instrumentation Laboratory, which was in charge of developing the software to be used in the world-famous Apollo program by NASA. She is also known to have coined the term “software engineering”. 

For the Apollo moon landing, which was a huge milestone for NASA and the United States, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, making her contribution paramount to the mission. She is now the founder and CEO of Hamilton Technologies, which focuses on creating solutions in the software engineering space. 

Celebrate Women With Syntech

Syntech believes that women are a vital part of the tech industry today, and, as such, deserve appreciation from the people around them. The innovation and design of the products made by Syntech are a testament to the advancements made with the help of numerous women throughout the technological age. 

Products offered by Syntech are catered to those women who enjoy using technology for enjoyment or work purposes. There is no better time than Women's Day to show them that they are important to you. Check out the Syntech store if you’re interested in finding the right gift for her. We’ll help you look for some products that can show your appreciation for the struggles and hardships they have had to bear to be where they are today. 

Final Thoughts

In the world of tech, women like Ada Lovelace, Margaret Hamilton, and now Sheryl Sandberg have shown us that innovation and ingenuity know no gender. Despite encountering multiple hardships in the workforce and the industry, they have let their accomplishments speak for themselves. This Women’s Day, we celebrate the vision and hard work these women have shown us, and we await many more to guide us to the next advancements in technology. 

Synetch is here to support all women with the same vision of innovation and ideas that they have brought to the front of the world.