Women in Tech Workshop: Putting Yourself Out There

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Beginner
level
Pre-requisites
none
Limited seats
available now
Held on
Jul 29, 2026
Location
Portland, OR
Annie Sexton
Brittany Ellich

Overview

Putting yourself out there, whether that's writing, speaking, posting, or making videos, opens doors in tech: jobs, collaborators, community, and a body of work that speaks for you. But getting started can be hard, and it's harder when you don't see people like you doing it. Led by Annie Sexton and Brittany Ellich, this event is open to everyone, with a focus on supporting women and underrepresented genders in tech. Bring something to write with, a laptop, paper and pencil, or whatever you prefer.

What you'll learn
Meet the Instructors

Annie Sexton

Developer Advocate
Fly.io
I'm a video-focused Developer Advocate

Brittany Ellich

Software Engineer
Bluesky
I help developers navigate both the technical and human sides of software engineering — speaking on accessibility, AI-assisted development, refactoring, and developer experience. I made a career pivot into software engineering after completing a full bachelor’s program in eight months while working full time. Since then, I’ve grown my career from my first role to my current position at GitHub, building software at scale while balancing career growth, conference speaking, writing, and mentorship. I co-host the Overcommitted podcast, write The Balanced Engineer newsletter, and speak regularly at conferences, helping engineers grow technical skills, advance their careers, and build sustainable long-term success. I care deeply about inclusion, accessibility, and helping more women see what’s possible for them in tech.
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