In India, efforts have begun to correct this gender imbalance, both in the workforce and in leadership roles

Roopa Raj, Vice President, Head of IT, APJ and Global Head of Engineering, SaaS Transformation, VMware
 

“Despite efforts to increase diversity in tech, women continue to be underrepresented in both mid-level technical and leadership positions. According to Skillsoft’s 2022 Women in Tech Report – India Region, only 7 percent of the 1,004 women tech professionals surveyed held executive-level positions (CIO, CXO, CISO), while 13 percent held managing director-level positions. Studies have found that women possess a natural advantage when it comes to personality traits for leadership positions. Women were ranked higher
in a survey conducted by the Pew
Research Center Social and Demographic Trends. In India, efforts have begun to correct this gender imbalance, both in the workforce and in leadership roles.

At VMware, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success, and we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
To achieve this goal, we have implemented several programs that work towards
building a pipeline of women leaders.

The VMinclusion Taara program by VMware is designed to empower women in India to thrive in the technology industry from the moment they begin their careers. The program offers a comprehensive suite of resources, including training, mentorship, networking, and career development opportunities, to help women re-enter the workforce after a career break.

We also have mentorship programs and our POD’s (Power Of Difference) celebrates diversity.  Our inclusive policies and the celebration of diversity are one of the reasonsVMware has been regularly ranked as one of the best Employers for Diversity.

Balancing personal and professional life is a challenge for anyone, especially for those in leadership roles who often have to juggle multiple responsibilities. It is even more challenging to play global roles since most of your team are distributed across multiple geographies and so are your stakeholders and customers. However, it is essential to make time for both personal and professional priorities to avoid burnout and maintain overall well-being. By prioritizing, setting boundaries, delegating tasks, empowering teams, practicing self-care, and effective communication, it is possible to achieve a healthy balance between personal and professional life.”