If you were asked to describe what someone working in the IT industry looked like, how would you describe them? What kind of background and expertise would they have? Are there specific qualities you would look for? Someone that’s tech savvy? Should it be someone who understands the evolution of the industry? Should it be…

I look around. It’s a typical meeting — I am one of maybe four women in a room filled with 40 men. I feel a familiar tinge of isolation as my gaze wanders across the room. Growing up, I knew many girls who were fascinated by technology. Additionally, there are plenty of well-known programs today…

I spoke this past fall at a Women in IT summit, and it got me thinking about how I help both recruit and retain women, as well as develop their career paths, here at CDW. Gender balance in IT is a multifaceted, complex issue. In fact, according to a TechRepublic article citing Bureau of Labor…