Basis Technologies Inclusion & Diversity

Describe your experience as a woman in engineering. What are some of the challenges you’ve faced and how have you overcome them?
I’ve been in fortunate spaces in my career where I did not feel the need to be conscious of my position, status or rank as a woman. The teams I’ve been a part of have embraced me and treated me no differently than my male peers. My challenge was to see that beyond the day-to-day work, there is a community within and outside my organization that celebrates women in technology. I’ve realized that it’s because of these communities and surrounding initiatives that I got to be in a comfortable environment where I’m not treated differently for being a woman. Giving back and being a more active member of these communities is something I’d like to work on.

What are your professional goals and how has your current company enabled you to pursue them? What career growth resources/opportunities are available?
I think the admirable part of Basis and our leadership is that they want employees to be the best version of ourselves in and outside of work. I’m really happy with where I am in both my life and career right now, and a big reason for that is because of the culture Basis actively cultivates. My manager and the company have sincerely been the greatest at providing opportunities for growth. I’m grateful for having the chance to get more experience with a certain tech stack when I’ve expressed interest. My main professional goal is to continue being a better engineer and coworker than I was yesterday.

What advice do you have for women in engineering or other technical roles regarding how to identify a company and team that will support their growth and development?
Research the values and culture that the company stands for. Do they embrace DEI practices and foster an inclusive environment? Are women represented in their hiring practices? These are some of the questions I’d ask while evaluating companies. I also feel satisfaction with working for a company that invests in its employees. Whether it’s through their main website or anecdotes, people should explore different resources online to see if a company is providing benefits that align with their needs and interests. Finally, I believe finding evidence of seasoned tenure with career growth through sites like LinkedIn is a pretty good indicator of a company supporting their engineers as well.