“I let someone talk me into believing that I would not enjoy or be qualified to pursue technology.”Īfter starting her career in marketing and journalism, Bishop quickly realized that it wasn’t the field for her. “Never let anyone tell you what you cannot do or limit you in any way,” she said. However, her confidence in her career path wavered when an older male peer told her that a technical career path might not be right for her.
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Throughout her childhood, Bishop grew her technical skills by developing code and by getting involved in programs such as Lawrence Technological University’s summer program. From there, her passion and knack for computer science continued to develop. Lesson 3: Seize Every Opportunity In Pursuit Of Your Passionįrom Ponya Bishop, Senior Product Owner, Technology Rising Star awardeeĪ programming class at Detroit’s Beaubien Middle School first sparked Ponya Bishop’s love of technology. “It made me say to myself, ‘Oh, she is proud of me and looks up to me.’ I think I set a good example for her,” said Shan. “This is the time that women must be strong, and multiculturalism should be valued,” she said.Ī major point of pride that this award provided for Shan was hearing her own daughter talk about the work she has done. Women should push back against the constraints that society often places on them and find a sense of self-empowerment, Shan said. Shan took these experiences with her as she made career decisions and paved her own path to establish herself as an independent, strong, educated woman.
When Shan received the Technology Rising Star award, she was reminded of her mother’s own experiences with sexism and her lifelong fight for women’s rights.
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She took on a series of jobs within the technology industry before finding her position with Rocket Mortgage in 2006.įinding her place within the Rock Family of Companies was instrumental for Shan because it showed her the type of work and environment that helps her thrive. in 1987, Senior Data Engineer Lucy Shan began pursuing her master’s degree in computer science at Wayne State University. If I feel that I am getting better, and I’m learning from my feedback, I will be happy knowing that I am growing in my role.” Lesson 2: Push Back Against Barriers And Make Your Own Markįrom Lucy Shan, Senior Data Engineer, Technology Rising Star awardeeĪfter moving from China to the U.S. “The only person that I compare myself to is myself,” said Rucker, sharing advice she often gives her daughter: “It’s not fair to compare yourself against other people, because you do not know what their circumstances are. It can be easy to get caught up in comparison, Rucker said, so she makes a great effort to focus on being the best version of herself. This helps me remember I do have strengths and I have made an impact.” “These awards really motivate me to go further ahead and inspire me to continue doing what I’m doing. “You want to know you have a legacy, that you have left something behind,” she said. Receiving this award has served as both a reminder and motivator for Rucker.
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Each role has taught her how to best engage with teammates across the technology sector while building a collaborative mindset and strong work ethic. Rucker’s career has taken her through a variety of roles, including engineer, business analyst, quality engineer and team leader.
In 1997, Senior Quality Engineer Shreeja Rucker received her master’s degree in computer science and moved to the U.S. Lesson 1: Work Toward Your Personal Best, Not Your Teammate’sįrom Shreeja Rucker, Senior Quality Engineer, Technology All-Star awardee Read through some of these lessons below. Throughout their careers, these women each built a unique set of experiences and tackled challenges that have helped shape their perspectives and the way they approach their work today. The Women of Color STEM Conference selects their awardees based on their lifetime of achievements.
All of the Rock Family of Companies Women of Color STEM award winners, top row from left: Himadeepa Karlapudi, Lucy Shan, Icez Parker, Ponya Bishop, Stacie Bacon, Shreeja Rucker, Arthi Ganesan, Angie Colon and Tamika Webb bottom row from left: Quin Foster, Ayomi Desilva, Dian Xu, Maila Moises, Nagasri Cherukuri, Yashita Reddy, Hansah Chapman, Farah Fadel and LaShunda Washington.
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