Olivia Ojeda is an Associate Communications Specialist on the Thought Leadership, Editorial and Content team at SAS. In 2023, she graduated with a degree in Business Administration/Marketing from North Carolina State University. Day-to-day she helps write and edit collateral and enjoys creating colorful and creative blog posts.
In our ongoing series spotlighting women in tech, we delve into the motivations that drive five remarkable women leaders at SAS. From AI specialists shaping ethical discourse to HR partners fostering inclusive workplaces, these women share what inspires them. Join us as we explore their diverse backgrounds and experiences in
This past International Women's Day, we heard from the author of Leap, Jessica Galica. She encouraged women to take control of their careers and gave them helpful steps to reach new heights in their jobs. At the end of the session, women worldwide had questions for our expert speaker. Continue
This International Women's Day (IWD) was one of the best yet, with exciting things to celebrate across the globe! From a new blog series to upcoming events at SAS Innovate, Women in Analytics (WIA) is excited to play a part in empowering and advocating for women at SAS and outside
The world has come a long way in gender equality over the past one hundred years, but there is still room for improvement. In every journey toward equality, it’s important to have allies to help support and promote unheard voices, which benefits everyone involved. In the fifth post in this
Concerns about risk and the fear of change can be some of the biggest barriers to career development. Following the release of her book Leap: Why It’s Time to Let Go To Get Ahead in Your Career, author Jessica Galica invites you to reframe your view on risk. Speaking for
Growing up involves a long process of discovering more about ourselves and the world around us. Looking back at our younger selves' decisions and thought processes can leave a sense of laughter, embarrassment, growth or even pride. Thinking about how far you’ve come as a person can be rewarding. For
Making a difference involves taking meaningful actions that contribute positively to society. Whether it's through volunteering, creating innovative solutions or advocating for important causes, each action advances change. This is the third post in a new series highlighting women from diverse backgrounds as they share their experiences in the tech
What is your greatest strength? And how has it helped you in your career? Understanding your strengths in the workplace helps your team thrive and can lead to a more fulfilling career and more meaningful contributions. This is the second post in a new series highlighting women from diverse backgrounds
Women's voices are vital in technological development. Over the next few months, we will be highlighting women from diverse backgrounds as they share about their experiences in the tech industry. For the beginning of this series, we will focus on five women who were part of a panel at SAS
With the holidays and the new year quickly approaching, it's the perfect time to reflect on what to celebrate from 2023 and what to look forward to in 2024! With this in mind, WIA wants to share some of the influential moments it has been a part of and some
This summer, women have been making their mark across all industries. From technology to policing, SAS wants to highlight some impactful changes made over the past few months. Click through the articles below to learn about the way women are shaping the future. Intern Spotlight This summer, SAS hired
Hello from Women in Analytics (WIA)! We're featuring SAS' incredibly talented 2023 intern class, specifically the United in STEM program. This program is designed to provide valuable work experience for students from diverse backgrounds enrolled in an accredited degree program who are passionate about technology. This year's class features 43
In honor of Women's History Month, SAS organized various events to celebrate and empower women. Keep reading to see how we highlighted women's contributions and achievements in various fields. Fair Play discussion Fair Play makes the “invisible care” work historically held by women visible, inspiring a more balanced future for
SAS Hackathon team, Data Hack Freaks, created an artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) based dynamic pricing approach that allows insurance providers to adjust pricing based on the changing nature of the risk behavior of their customers. This solution has three major components: The loss ratio score, telematics score
Today, more than half of the world’s habitable land is used for agriculture. It fuels the economy, a large portion of the supply chain and, most importantly, people. With an ever-growing population, it is crucial to work with crops efficiently. A critical factor in growing crops is knowing the condition
Women are trailblazing new ideas across industries, countries and cultures every day. This International Women’s Day, take a minute to read some innovative SAS Hackathon highlights for this upcoming year and from the past. You'll also learn about some incredible women and see what amazing innovations lie ahead. AI
BayWatch uses AI to help coastguards to analyze, predict and optimize operations to detect false alarms and allocate people, boats and helicopters at times of maritime emergencies. Navigating the seas can be a daunting task. While a trip will likely go smoothly, that is not always the case. Along the
Dake IT uses augmented intelligence to build models for disease identification to help radiologists analyze scanned images. Medical imaging, such as x-rays and ultrasounds, is widely used across the medical community. From dentists and surgeons to oncologists, physicians everywhere rely on imaging to aid in diagnosing diseases, monitoring the spreading
Using machine learning to correlate factors and characteristics that appear gradually during childhood in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in support to identify others at risk. How prevalent is ASD? Well, it depends on who you ask, but it’s generally accepted that 1-2.3% of children have been diagnosed. And
As the new generations start to sweep into the workplace, we decided to take a peek into what Gen-Z looks for in their career. This post features two SAS employees from different generations. Our more senior employee, Savera Tanwir, asks questions of our Gen-Z mentor, Yutika Aggarwal, to take a
Mesmo com a tecnologia disponível atualmente, é muito difícil prever quando, onde e como podem ocorrer danos causados pelo clima. Custos com inundações devem crescer exponencialmente nos próximos 20 anos e a crise climática é uma ameaça constante. Infelizmente, desastres naturais nunca deixarão de existir, mas podemos fazer nosso melhor
Even with today's technology, it's hard to know precisely when, where and how weather-related damage will occur. Flooding costs are expected to rise drastically during the next 20 years and climate change is a constant threat. Unfortunately, natural disasters are here to stay, but we can try our best to
SAS has been busy this summer and so has Women in Analytics (WIA). Read through this list to learn something new, discover upcoming events and see what WIA has been up to! Batting Lab With the recent opening of the SAS Batting Lab, kids are learning how to improve
SAS has been extending technological boundaries for many years. Whether in analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) or cloud, it excels in innovating what these technologies can do on a day-to-day basis. Recently, SAS released some of its most exciting announcements, sharing what is to come over the next couple of years.
You read “First COVID case reported in America” on your phone, not thinking much of it. Why should you, it’s just a regular day in January 2020, right? A couple months later, the world drastically changes. While we have all learned a lot since then, a question that still boggles
It’s important to recognize the power that an idea can have. When looking back at the most amazing discoveries and inventions in the world, we must remember that ideas and dreams are what started them all. At SAS, we believe in dreaming big and bold. When we do this, creativity thrives.
One of the driving forces of curiosity is diversity. As we approach International Women’s Day, we would like to highlight some of the women whose curiosity has been making big waves throughout the world. Look through each of these stories to see just how strong, curious and incredible women can
Rijkswaterstaat (RWS) is the Netherlands main agency for design, construction, management and maintenance for waterways and infrastructure. Their mission is to promote safety, mobility and quality of life in the Netherlands. They are the masterminds behind some of the most prestigious water projects in the world. In a recent panel
“No one wants to be sold to, not even the most eager buyer in the world,” says Farnoosh Brock, a corporate trainer, speaker and writer. Brock is also an engineer and author of the book, The Serving Mindset: Stop Selling and Grow Your Business. She is a proponent of selling
“Bias is not inhuman. To have bias is absolutely human,” says Banu Raghuraman. If data enthusiasts are going to break the cycle of bias, however, “we have to be more aware of where the data is coming from, what it’s trying to tell us and how we can break the
