Advice From Women Enterprise Data Strategy Board Members on Finding Mentorship, Networking, and Advocating for Your Work

Enterprise Data Strategy Board members featured in this guide:

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Apurva Wadodkar, Senior Manager of Enterprise Data
Autodesk

Sandipa Dublish

Sandipa Dublish, Head of Data Strategy and Commercial Analytics
CSL

A 2022-2023 Diversity in Data Report found that women hold just 26% of data and analytics jobs in the U.S., most of which are entry-level positions. Yet, women contribute a unique perspective to data sets and their expertise is needed now more than ever. 

In March, the Enterprise Data Strategy Board celebrated Women's History Month and International Women's Day by highlighting the female data leaders who are innovating and driving value at some of the world's biggest companies. 

We spoke with Board Members Apurva Wadodkar, Senior Manager of Enterprise Data at Autodesk, and Sandipa Dublish, Head of Data Strategy and Commercial Analytics at CSL, on their career journeys and advice for women pursuing roles in this industry, including:

  • How to advocate for your work within your enterprise
  • How to grow your network and build relationships
  • Why mentorship is essential to closing the tech gender gap

Recognize the talented women in your data program by downloading insights to help them progress their careers.