LGBTQIA+ Tech & Data Centre Professionals - Pride Month Voices

Everyone, their grandma and their goldfish are aware that the data centre industry and tech generally struggle with diversity. Just take a look at a lot of big events and their speaker lineup. Am I right, or am I right? Many are vastly underrepresented in the industry and it's something I want to put a spotlight on - a harsh, blinding light that reveals all the industry's wrinkles and blemishes. How else is the industry going to improve if we don't give platforms to voices who can tell us what it's like and advocate for change? My International Women's Day series was a resounding success and I'm not talking about vanity metrics; no, it was about shining a light on women working across all disciplines and levels and showing the industry what it needs to do to be better. This month I'm looking to do the same. It's Pride Month, and a month close to my heart as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. I'm looking to interview people who are in the LGBTQIA+ community, working in the data centre and tech industries. These interviews will explore: - how they got into the community - how they feel about current representation and advocating for themselves in this industry - what the industry needs to do to be diverse and open up the doors for brilliant minds to facilitate growth (and not just in a tick-box way) - advice for those wanting to enter the industry Please repost, comment for reach and share with those whose voices need to be heard. This isn't a series just for the sake of it. I'm not changing my logo on FBS or anything; this is to give people in the LGBTQIA+ community a platform to be heard and to advocate. Allies, we love you, but I just want to hear from those who are in the community. Drop me an email: [email redacted], or DM me on LinkedIn to find out more. #pridemonth #tech #pride #lgbtqia+