Women in Tech Panel Discussion

Jyothsna Bitra (moderator), Christie Marsh, Pallavi Agarwal, Snehal Gosula

Jyothsna Bitra, Christie Marsh, Pallavi Agrawal, and Snehal Gosula discuss the personal and professional evolution required to lead in the Salesforce and DevOps ecosystem. Marsh highlights the importance of self-advocacy and transition from behind-the-scenes execution to strategic visibility, while Agrawal shares insights on returning to a technical career after a fifteen-year hiatus. The panel addresses practical ways to overcome internal self-doubt and the "noise" of external negativity, emphasizing how community engagement and intentional mentorship help women navigate technical leadership. The speakers provide takeaways on building confidence through authenticity, owning one's professional worth, and leveraging diverse perspectives to drive innovation within modern enterprise teams.