By Gigi DeVault (Munich) Like some behemoth glacier that relentlessly exerts tremendous destructive force as it grinds its way to a final standstill, the financial crisis has pulverized the stalwart bedrock of global fiscal wellbeing. Engaged as we are in the massive scale clean-up of the debris of financial ruin – if the reader will […]
Contributed by Beth Collinge of CTG – a division of ILX Group plc. At the beginning of the week, the euro gained almost 2 per cent against the US dollar. Goldman Sachs has commenced negotiations with the SEC in order to try and reach an out-of-court settlement of the agency’s civil fraud action against the […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) “I have to say I love my job,” said Anne Weisberg, a Director in Talent at Deloitte. “It’s a big part of why I feel good about my work/life fit. You have to love what you do, or the sacrifices don’t feel worth it.” Weisberg, having worked as […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) “One of the things I would encourage is to move broadly. Get as many cross functional experiences as possible – gain multiple lenses to approach issues,” said ML Krakauer, SVP, Technology Solutions and Services at EMC. Throughout her career, Krakauer has filled a variety of roles: positions in […]
By Pamela Weinsaft (New York City) Melissa Goldman, a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs and Head of Credit Risk, Collateral Management and Cross Divisional Projects within the Technology division said, “My sister – who grew up with a disability and was wheelchair-bound all of her life – was valedictorian of our high school.” Goldman credits […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) “Really, what I am is an entrepreneur,” said Stephanie Fohn, CEO of WhiteHat Security. “I found out very early on that what I love to do is create something from nothing.” Fohn is emphatic about her love of entrepreneurship. “I love being an entrepreneur and I feel very […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) “I’ve had an active career. I’ve moved around a lot in India and outside,” said Akila Krishnakumar, Chief Operating Officer and Country Head, India, SunGard Technology Services. “I’ve worked for 25 years with no real break in my career. It’s just so much fun.” Krishnakumar is energetic about […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) This week, The Glass Hammer is celebrating women in technology with a series of articles profiling women who’ve broken the glass ceiling in senior technical roles. The tech field hasn’t always been seen as women-friendly. For instance, as noted in the Anita Borg Institute‘s report Senior Technical Women: […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) Sheree Stomberg, Head of O&T Administration at Citi‘s Global Operations and Technology Chief Administrative Office has dedicated her life to “three pillars:” her work, her family, and her philanthropy. She works as a change agent – as an O&T expert, a dedicated advocate for women’s networks, and fighting […]
Contributed by Beth Collinge of CTG – a division of ILX Group plc. The Dow Jones suffered its worst intra-day points fall. The Euro hit a one-year low against the Dollar on fears about the Euro-zone’s financial stability, following the Greek financial crisis. After Britain’s election produced a hung parliament, parties are working out a […]