Elevate - Women in Tech

About Elevate - Women in Tech

The Elevate - Women in Tech Podcast is hosted by Halzak Founder Kellie Kwarteng. The episodes will feature inspiring Women in Tech who will be sharing their journeys and tips on how to navigate a career in tech. This will cover everything from How and Why they got into tech, to the challenges faced on the journey, top tips, and much more. We will also speak to male allies who are supporting and helping to elevate and advocate for Women in tech. Our purpose is to elevate and inspire women and girls into or to remain in the tech sector from the classroom to the boardroom.

Publisher

Kellie Kwarteng

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jun 2023

Latest episode

13 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

44 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Jun 2025

   S1 Ep 31 - Breaking the Binary: Why Cybersecurity Needs Gender Balance for Better Innovation

   Host Kellie Kwarteng interviews Lisa Ventura, Richard Wilson, and Amelia Hewitt about the urgent need for gender diversity in cybersecurity to foster innovation and address critical skills gaps.

2. 

   30 May 2025

   S1 Ep 30 - Demystifying the Dark Web: Rebecca Taylor on Threat Intelligence and Inclusive Tech

   Host Kellie Kwarteng interviews Rebecca Taylor, Threat Intelligence Knowledge Manager, about her non-traditional journey to cybersecurity, demystifying the dark web and offering insights into online safety, in this interview episode.

3. 

   16 May 2025

   S1 Ep 29 - Empowering Women in Tech: Sharon Moore MBE's Journey

   Empowering Women in Tech: Sharon Moore MBE's Journey In this episode of the Elevate Women in Tech podcast, host Kellie Kwarteng sits down with Sharon Moore, MBE - CTO for public sector in the UK at IBM technology - to explore leadership, innovation, and inclusion in the technology industry. With over 20 years of experience across outsourcing, consulting and sales, Sharon shares insights from her remarkable career and her passionate advocacy for women in tech. Key Topics Covered: Technology Leadership Role: Sharon leads industry-specific technical vision for IBM in the public sector, helping with business development while getting "to the heart of government" to understand what they want to do and share where IBM has a vision for how technology can help make government better and more effective for everybody. Career Milestones and Challenges: Sharon shares pivotal moments including graduating with a first in software engineering, meeting mentors who shaped her path as an architect, and transitioning from outsourcing to consulting to sales while maintaining her technical focus. She admits she "didn't realise that I was a woman in tech for quite a while" but gradually became aware of unconscious bias and microaggressions many face. Creating Inclusive Communities: Sharon's advocacy began with creating communities where women could feel they belonged in the industry: "It really started for me about creating communities and hopefully safe spaces where women could get together and feel like they belonged so that we could keep them in the industry." Diverse Teams and Innovation: Sharon emphasises how diverse teams improve problem-solving: "When we work in diverse groups, we think through a problem more, we bring more angles to a problem. So we're more likely to come up with some of the gotchas that otherwise we wouldn't have come up with." Professional Development through BCS: As a trustee of BCS, Sharon discusses how the Chartered IT Professional (CITP) certification provides "that independent standard that shows your competence, your professionalism, your accountability, your credibility in the industry." Mentorship vs. Sponsorship: Sharon distinguishes between mentors who provide guidance and sponsors who advocate for you when you're not in the room: "There absolutely have been people who have been voices for me when I've not been in the room." Advice for Women in Tech: Her guidance includes: "Grab every opportunity that you can because who knows what things will come to you... but the learning to say no is we do need to get boundaries." She also cautions against being pigeonholed into stereotypical roles expected of women. Vision for the Future: Sharon envisions a more inclusive tech industry: "Diversity is not about creating conflict... We want justice for everyone. I would like to see us in a world five to 10 years time where we're embracing that even more." Featured Insights: The value of creating communities for women in technology How BCS provides professional development and networking opportunities The importance of the CITP certification for establishing credibility The critical distinction between mentorship and sponsorship How diverse teams create more innovative solutions Why Listen: This episode provides valuable perspectives for both women navigating careers in tech and leaders committed to creating more inclusive environments. Sharon's journey offers practical insights on building resilience, finding community, and driving positive change in the technology sector. Keywords: Leadership, Technology, Women in Tech, Diversity, Inclusion, IBM, Public Sector, Advocacy, Career Journey, Mentorship, BCS Women, CITP Certification, Diversity in Tech, Mentorship, Sponsorship, Women in IT, Professional Development, Inclusion, Career Growth, Networking Listen now to discover how Sharon Moore's journey can inspire your own path in technology and inclusion.

Who has been a guest on Elevate - Women in Tech

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Lisa Ventura
• Richard Wilson
• Amelia Hewitt
• Rebecca Taylor

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

544

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 71 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

74

Social presence

91

YouTube

66

Engagement

60

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Books guests

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