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Women in Tech - Rita Younger's Journey and the Impact of AI

Women in Tech - Rita Younger's Journey and the Impact of AI

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We’re continuing our series, “Women in Tech” in honor of International Women’s month by speaking with Rita Younger, the Practice Lead of Data Center Networking at a global technology service provider. Rita speaks with Learning and Certifications Marketing Specialist Stef Garraffa about her journey into a career in tech, the role of AI in the evolution of the field of networking and networking security, and the importance of mentoring and empowering women in IT.

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Women in Tech - Rita Younger's Journey and the Impact of AI

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