The Changing Role of the Technologist w/ Joanna Parke Chief Talent Officer

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Channel: Thoughtworks · 2018 · Science & Technology

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Joanna explores the changing roles and responsibilities of technologists in our industry, business, and society.  

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Joanna Parke, Chief Talent Officer
Joanna joined ThoughtWorks in 2003 as a software developer. As Chief Talent Officer, Joanna Parke oversees and drives ThoughtWorks’ global approach to talent management, including diverse talent sourcing, acquisition, and development across 41 offices in 14 countries. 

In her role as Managing Director, she led ThoughtWorks’ largest business unit and drove the organization to become a more diverse and inclusive workplace. Joanna has received industry recognition for her work, including a spot on Crain Chicago’s prestigious 40 under 40 list in 2015 for her contribution to talent development and for the critical role she played in doubling the percentage of technical women at ThoughtWorks.

Joanna holds a B.S in electrical engineering and minor in computer science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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