The Women in Tech Caribbean Community takes pride in giving our members a platform to share their stories. In today’s spotlight, we introduce Kemoy Kayan – the leading Cultural Commerce Strategist in the Caribbean, who is of Jamaican heritage. Kemoy describes herself as an “Audacious Leader, Equity Advocate, Customer First Thinker, Lover of Caribbean Culture, and Trusted Advisor.” She is inspired by the movements of various Caribbean icons – Marcus Garvey, Walter Rodney, Dr. Eric Williams, and Mia Amor Mottley – and strives to leave a legacy of a nation builder. Driven by the challenge to imp ..read more

This year, the Women in Tech Caribbean Community has seen tremendous growth and has launched multiple projects to foster community and networking for our members and the wider tech world. 2022 has been such an eventful year and we would like to take some time to reflect on our project milestones as we bring the year to a close. WITC Blog In January, we officially launched our Women in Tech Caribbean blog housed on our website. The goals of the blog were to highlight women of Caribbean heritage who are pursuing tech careers, launching businesses, hosting events, and much more. Our Caribbean wom ..read more

On August 20th, 2022, women from 18 countries gathered for the staging of the virtual and inaugural Women in Tech Caribbean (WiTC) Conference. In keeping with the theme of #WeAreWITC, there was a strong showing of talented and trailblazing Caribbean women in tech as 12 Caribbean countries were represented at the conference. The keynote speaker, Ingrid Riley of Silicon Caribe, kicked off the conference as she passionately shared how we can future-proof the Caribbean through tech entrepreneurship and investment. She delivered a call to action for every Caribbean woman to consider what steps they ..read more

Starting your tech career can seem daunting, especially if you’re transitioning from a different field or if you’re pursuing your very first career. Additionally, the tech industry is still male-dominated as women hold only 25% of computing roles in the US and 45.2% of science and technology research roles in Latin America and the Caribbean. Regardless of what the industry currently looks like, there is always room for more women in tech. So, here are a few tips to consider when trying to start your tech career. Do your research. Before jumping into a tech role, you should explore different ar ..read more

Last month, we celebrated Girls in ICT Day under the theme of “Access & Safety.” In a statement made by UN Women on April 28, 2022, we were reminded that “every girl has a right to be connected and safe, and to play her part in shaping a more equal, green and tech-driven future.” There is no doubt that when exposed to technology, girls can grow up to be talented women in the tech workforce (if they choose), and that they bring their own perspectives and experiences that help to shape new technology. However, we need to ensure that our girls have access to digital tools that are safe and av ..read more

Meet Sara Bernard – a reflective, strategic, analytical, and future-focused woman from Trinidad and Tobago. Sara has years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry, and a BSc in Chemical and Process Engineering. She took a calculated risk and transitioned into the tech field where she is now building her legacy and creating impactful solutions in her home country as a Data Scientist. Sara is the CEO and Co-Founder of Smart Kids Educational Club – an organization based in Trinidad that facilitates the use of technology for innovation among young children and teens. This is her story. When Sar ..read more

Last month, SiliconCaribe, the leading producer of Caribbean Tech Events, hosted its first annual conference dubbed the Future of Caribbean Money (FOCMNY). This was a two-day hybrid (virtual and in-person) event for sharing stories and advice about how Caribbean entrepreneurs and individuals can leverage digital currencies, blockchain, and NFTs to make, manage and invest their own money. Speakers at the event were based in the English, Spanish and French-speaking Caribbean, as well as the US and the UK. They shared relevant insights and hosted masterclasses to educate participants on the emer ..read more

Our first Spotlight Saturday gives us an opportunity to learn more about one of our Women in Tech Caribbean members, Sowmya Thottambeti. She hails from The Bahamas and describes herself as a vivacious, free-spirited woman, a highly sociable introvert and an adrenaline junkie at heart. Sowmya’s professional background is in software and data engineering. However, she did not always want to pursue this career path. She originally had a keen interest in connecting things and building physical products, so she pursued her education in electronics and telecommunications. It was not until her first ..read more

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