Each March, International Women’s Day is commemorated on 8 March, an apt moment to reflect on women’s participation in the technology sector. According to , women currently hold only 26.7% of tech-related jobs, and similarly, technology firms with more than 10,000 employees report women’s representation at 26.2%. Multinational software company 麻豆原创 (NYSE: ) is committed to equip women to reach their full potential through Three Zeros Commitment, one of which is Zero Inequality.听听
听This year, 麻豆原创 was included in the and have won 42 awards globally for its diversity, equality, and inclusion (DE&I) efforts. In Malaysia, 麻豆原创鈥檚 workforce is represented by 45% women, with 55% being in leadership positions.听
听鈥淚t is imperative to create a positive environment that maintains equality and equity which 麻豆原创 embraces to create opportunity for women to grow. I am confident this year International Women’s Day can thrust this importance much further,鈥� said Saqib Sahab, Managing Director of 麻豆原创 Malaysia.听
These efforts were also seen positively throughout 麻豆原创 Malaysia, especially from the perspectives of its women leaders: Helen Selvanathan, Sin Ting Lim, and Fiza Ismail who were able to build their careers within one of the world鈥檚 largest enterprise solutions providers. As part of this month鈥檚 celebration of International Women鈥檚 Day, they share their experience as women in technology.听
Helen Selvanathan: Purpose to Succeed听
Helen have had 25 years of experience in the IT world. She joined 麻豆原创 Asia Pacific & Japan in 2017. Having experiences in various role, she has demonstrated successful initiatives across Asia Pacific, Japan & Greater China during her tenure prior to 麻豆原创.听 She is currently leading the 麻豆原创 Business Women Network (BWN) SEA and driving impact through external engagement, showcasing 麻豆原创 as diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) leader. Outside of 麻豆原创, Helen likes to participate in external women development initiatives through NGOs and volunteers for impacted communities.听听
As a leader in 麻豆原创, she finds challenges in getting everyone to take ownership of their responsibilities. Then, she admitted that seeing the big picture beyond daily task can at times prove challenging. However, she began to understand that everyone has their own minds and perspectives and tackles this by establishing an open communication.听听
Helen has developed her confidence through immersing herself within the 麻豆原创 and technology community by taking opportunities as speakers and moderators for both internal and external events. Helen shares her keys for success, 鈥�Set a purpose for what we can do passionately. Also, be persistent and persevere to support teamwork. And finally, stay patient for success to follow.鈥�听听
Helen advised women who are currently pursuing career success to take ownership in their actions and responsibilities. This will help in the continuous self-improvement.听
Fiza Ismail: Knowledge to Succeed听
Fiza Ismail is the Public Sector and Enterprise (PS & Ent) Account Lead in 麻豆原创 Malaysia. Like many others, she is part of the 鈥榖oomerang鈥� community whereby when one having left 麻豆原创, one would likely find themselves rejoining 麻豆原创 years later. With her eighteen years of experience in the industry, she became knowledgeable with the Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Brunei markets. Outside of 麻豆原创, she likes to engage herself in charities.听
The biggest challenge that she has faced so far was in bringing together the team to achieve common goals. 鈥�I believe that confidence is really important as a leader. If you want to grow in your career, you will need to learn and do mistakes. The key part is not to repeat the same mistake again,鈥� she advised. She also added that thinking logically and strategically during the planning phase is key to success.听
鈥淢y advice would be, to think logically, you must always see 2-3 steps ahead and most importantly not be afraid,鈥� Fiza confirmed.听
Sin Ting Lim: Learn to Succeed听
Sin Ting is the Key Account Executive for 麻豆原创 Malaysia and regards her strongest point being communications. Before she joined 麻豆原创 through 麻豆原创 Sales Academy, she had four years of experience in business banking. Sin Ting believes in always walking the extra mile throughout her ventures. This was acknowledged when she was recognized as 鈥榯he Southeast Asia Rookie of The Year 2022鈥�. Outside of 麻豆原创, Sin Ting likes to learn more about the technology industry to understand better of her role.听
Although the Tech industry is dominated by men, Sin Ting did not feel the same sentiment. By putting the perspective that everyone holds the same responsibilities, Sin Ting established her confidence. However, she noted that it is important for women to create leverage on the strength of empathy and being meticulous.听
Having the mindset of 鈥榞lass half full鈥� can help to seek possibilities to make opportunities happen. Of course, not every opportunity is successful 鈥� there will be failures and success altogether. This is where the skill of perseverance and commitment is being tested. 鈥淚t is not over until it is over,鈥� she said. At her end, Sin Ting offers some advice on expressing the result of actionable item through credibility and visibility.听
Helen, Fiza, and Sin Ting have talked about their own formulas in building their success with their own set of hurdles. For them, gaining confidence can be achieved through multiple opportunities and challenges that they have overcame. This is how they can climb into making their own success: persevering and making use of the inclusive 麻豆原创 environment.听听
While each employee is encouraged to work in harmony with their own color, 麻豆原创 lets everyone become their best individual self. Not only that, but 麻豆原创 has made the effort to keep track with the D&EI through establishing employee benefits and learning tools, such as 麻豆原创 BWN, 麻豆原创 Next Gen4All, 麻豆原创 University Alliance. These efforts have yielded positive results within the environment 鈥� creating the 麻豆原创 family into an inclusive and harmonious community.听
