FinTech Magazine July 2020 | Page 25

WOMEN IN TECH
OTIP Sponsorship of Schools Projects and Initiatives
our insurance partners like Morneau , Manulife , Economical and Aviva , are all intertwined . We don ’ t want to build our own tech , we want to build our own intelligence around our members with the help of the technology our strategic partners provide . You don ’ t need to own those technologies , you need to leverage those technologies .”
WOMEN IN TECH
Rous believes strongly in the inclusion of women in tech , a mindset that is shared by the entire organization .
“ From a woman in tech perspective , we have a number of BSA and data specialists – at least 50 % – that are women , which we are doing very well in ,” she explains . “ On the traditional side of tech , such as networking systems , the figures are slightly less with about 25 % being women .”
Outside of the working environment , Rous explains that the organization has key people helping young girls learn code , known as girls for coding , to promote females joining the industry . “ However , I think it is still a generation 25
OTIP Sponsorship of Schools Projects and Initiatives
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