Autumn 2023
Welcome to our Autumn newsletter
A celebrated female in technology to hit the headlines recently was Mira Murati, the CTO of OpenAI.
Mira Murati is currently the chief technology officer of OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research company that develops ChatGPT. She rose to prominence after the release of ChatGPT where she was widely celebrated by women in tech.
Murati joined OpenAI in 2018, later becoming its chief technology officer, where she leads the company's work on ChatGPT, Dall-E, and Codex. Her responsibilities include oversight of the company's research, product and safety teams. She is an advocate for the regulation of AI. Source: Wikipedia
Women at Ocado
We celebrate our female colleagues too here at Ocado Technology, and Carisa Lopez, one of our Business Support Specialists, has helped us highlight how diversity in technology is fundamental in producing high quality products and services:
âThroughout history, women have made notable contributions across diverse fields, including computing, programming, engineering, and more. In the contemporary landscape, the role of women in technology holds unparalleled significance." ... "Women offer distinct viewpoints, ingenuity, and adeptness in problem solving, which fuel innovation and extend the boundaries of possibility." ..."Celebrating the achievements of women in technology, who serve as a continual source of inspiration, has been a truly enriching experience... â Carisa Lopez, Ocado
New features coming soon ð
We are teaming up with CS in Schools
Earlier this year we got together with CS in Schools, a charity in Australia with a similar mission to us, to talk about how we can align Rapid Router to the Australian curriculum. We are excited to announce some new teaching material we will be testing this quarter in the UK and Australia. ð
New Robotics worksheet ðĪ
Brainsteaser time!
Kirsty has set a challenge for you on Rapid Router. It's not as easy as it seems. Can you get full points?
Under the Spotlight
Carisa Lopez - Business Support
"I hope to continue to inspire and encourage women and allies to get involved in the technology industry."
I am a Business Support Specialist in North America for Ocado. I work as a key player to support the operation of the site. As a woman without a technical background, Iâve had to learn and understand a basic level of technical operations by submerging myself in technology. I work on projects called BOT School, Peripheral school, and Safety Training. These activities are aimed at providing the necessary assistance to ensure smooth site operations and support for my team.
Gaining a foundational understanding of equipment, diverse software systems and achieving expertise in Google Suite has empowered me to constantly advocate for my team members. Furthermore, I can foster a sense of inclusion among my team onsite, which is essential for creating an environment conducive to attracting and retaining top talents.
What I enjoy most about my role is that it has pushed me to become innovative and think outside of the box to become a stronger professional, but the best part of my role is the ability to form a professional relationship with each of my team members onsite and getting to know them individually. I hope to continue to inspire and encourage women and allies to get involved in the technology industry.
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