At PROS, we believe inclusion fuels innovation, and empowering women in technology is essential to shaping the future. This International Women’s Day, our women’s employee resource group, BLAZE, hosted an inspiring and insightful event focused on women in AI. Through engaging discussions and expert insights, we explored how we can all take action to accelerate women’s progress in this transformative field.
Spotlighting Women in AI
The event kicked off with an inspiring fireside chat featuring PROS CMO Colleen Langevin and Jignasha Amin, an esteemed HR leader and technology advisor. Their discussion provided actionable advice for women looking to fast-track their careers in AI and highlighted practical steps for driving progress in the industry.
Next, we hosted a global panel discussion featuring leading women in AI from PROS, Amazon, and KnitWell, who shared their personal journeys and provided valuable insights into innovation, leadership and ethical AI development.
Key Takeaways
- Advancing AI & Innovation – Women are playing a critical role in shaping the future of AI, from research to implementation.
- Fostering Inclusion & Mentorship – Representation and support networks are crucial for driving change and empowering the next generation of women in tech.
- Ethical AI Considerations – Transparency, security and responsibility must be at the forefront of AI development to ensure fair and unbiased solutions.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our IWD event for making this event a great success! And a special thank you to BLAZE and our expert panelists for sharing their diverse perspectives and deep expertise in AI, data science and business strategy:
- Colleen Langevin – Chief Marketing Officer at PROS, leading AI-driven marketing and revenue acceleration strategies.
- Ezgi Eren – Senior Manager of AI Research at PROS, leads the development and advancement of AI-driven solutions while bringing expert empathy to her role.
- Jignasha Amin Grooms – Award-winning HR leader and advisor, recognized for driving global organizational change and DE&I initiatives.
- Maria Zafirova – Strategic Consultant II at PROS, specializing in AI-driven airline revenue management and pricing.
- Robin Lougee – AVP of Data Science & Machine Learning at KnitWell Group, with extensive AI expertise and a background at IBM.
- Tanya Sharma – Software Engineer at PROS, who leverages her technical expertise, organizational skills, and leadership in the field of Information Technology.
- Victoria Huyn – Senior Director of Science at PROS, leading AI-driven revenue management solutions across multiple industries.
- Yan Xu – Applied Science Manager at Amazon, deploying transformer models for AI-based automation and compliance.
Together, we are creating an inclusion culture where everyone can learn, grow and outperform!
