Women In Technology SIG

Mission
The Women in Technology Special Interest Group (WIT SIG) seeks to provide a forum for discussion of issues pertinent to women working in technology and opportunities for women within PASS to meet and network.

Origins
In 2003 the first Women in Technology panel discussion was held at the PASS Community Summit. Since that inaugural panel, the WIT event has been a highlight of the Summit, with captivating speakers and lively discussion on topics relating to women in the field of technology. Participants at these panel discussions were eager to continue networking and learning from each other which led to the launch of the WIT SIG.

Activities
SIG members organize the annual Women In Technology Luncheon and Panel Discussion at the PASS Community Summit. The 2008 panel takes place in Seattle WA on Thursday, November 20, 2008.

The WIT SIG maintains this site for members to share experiences and learn from each other. Volunteers write articles on issues facing women in IT and conduct interviews with successful high tech women. Click here for our latest WIT Interview Spotlight with Sharon Dooley.

Contact
If you are interested in contributing to the web site or participating in the SIG in other ways, please contact wit@sqlpass.org for more information.

WIT Interview Spotlight: Sharon Dooley
Sharon Dooley has worked with SQL Server since its first release. Her major areas of specialization are database design and performance tuning. Sharon has a consulting practice and teaches and writes courses for Learning Tree International, where she is SQL Server Curriculum Manager. Sharon is the author of SQL Server 7.0 Essential Reference (New Riders) and the lead author of Professional SQL Server 6.5 Administration (Wrox.) Sharon was named a Microsoft MVP in 2001 and was an MVP for SQL Server until 2004.

Sharon recently spoke with SIG volunteer Donna Shaver about her history and experiences pursuing her career in technology.

Click here to read the detailed interview.