CELEBRATING MALE ALLIES
Honoring the Champions
of Allyship in Tech
Welcome to my “Male Allies” blog series, celebrating the outstanding men who’ve played key roles in the journeys of women in tech, including mine. Each post is a tribute to the spirit of allyship, showing how it breaks barriers and fosters a welcoming environment for everyone.
As an advocate for women in tech, I’ve engaged in numerous conversations about feminism and allyship with both women and men. This series aims to debunk the myth that advocating for women means opposing men. Given the scarcity of female mentors in tech, male allies have been crucial to my growth and success. Let’s honor those who step up, engage in conversations about gender bias, and leave a lasting impact on women’s careers in tech.
André van der Laarse
In my journey as an advocate for women in IT, I’ve found myself deep in many feminist conversations. There’s a strong misconception that championing women’s rights implies a disdain or even hatred for men. Those two are unrelated, and it’s certainly not how I feel. In fact, a lot of who I am today has been shaped by the support I’ve gotten from men. It’s not that the women [...]
Ahmed Elnahas
Welcome back to my series, where I shine a light on the remarkable individuals who’ve stood as allies in my professional journey. Today, I turn the spotlight toward Ahmed, my manager, whose influence on my career has been nothing short of transformative. Ahmed is the Product Manager of our ‘Data and AI, and Engineering Enablement’ domain and the brain behind the Compass operating model. Before we dive into the [...]