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Women in Tech Speakers: Maria Khait

24 April 2024 By Hope

Introducing Maria Khait, Head of Tech Architecture at RM and founder of Rails Girls London, as a featured speaker at Formula Recruitment's Talking About Innovation Women in Tech event.

In April, Formula Recruitment is hosting their largest Talking About Innovation event to date, focusing on women in technology with the goal of creating impact.

“It’s time to smash stereotypes and champion inclusivity.”

Maria Khait — Head of Tech Architecture at RM & Founder of Rails Girls

Maria Khait serves as Head of Tech Architecture at RM and founded Rails Girls. Drawing from over 14 years in the technology sector, she transitioned from self-taught software engineer to leadership positions. She emphasizes that “kindness is not my weakness” and advocates for empowering women to express themselves confidently in tech spaces.

Through her work establishing Rails Girls London, Khait has observed how introducing women to technology can be transformative, extending beyond coding to create communities where diverse perspectives are valued.

Event Details

Date & Time: April 25, 2024 | 18:00 - 22:00 Location: Aviation House — WeWork, London

Schedule:

  • 18:00 — Welcome drinks
  • 18:15 — Speaker introductions addressing solutions and barriers in retaining women in tech
  • 19:00 — Moderated panel discussion (audience participation encouraged)
  • 20:30 — Networking and refreshments