In this episode of the In Query, we discuss business, technology, and becoming a CTO with Nastaran Bisheban. Nastaran is a passionate, energetic and seasoned Technology leader. A software engineer and computer scientist by education, a certified Project Manager that holds an MBA in Leadership with Honors and Distinction from the University of Liverpool. A public speaker on various disciplines of technology strategy with a Harvard Business School executive leadership program training to round it all.

Challenges status quo and conventional practices, a risk-taker and an alert decision-maker with a proven “Make It Happen” and “keep all happy” personality.

With multiple computer software and project management publications, she is a strategic mentor on various non-profit organizations and is the former Chair of Canadian Women in Technology South Western Ontario

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Nastaran's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nastaranb/

1Q84 (Book): https://www.amazon.ca/1Q84-Haruki-Murakami/dp/0385678029

Connectome (Book): https://www.amazon.ca/Connectome-How-Brains-Wiring-Makes/dp/0547678592

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro & Background

7:20 - What got you into technology?

Career as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) 

15:32 - What were some of the struggles you faced?

19:38 - What does your job entail?

22:33 - Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome?

Women in Tech

24:48 - What are some of the initiatives you are in?

28:31 - What is the best way to get a young woman into tech?

31:05 - Do you have any tips on how to hone your skills?

35:56 - Where do you see the future of tech going?

38:06 - What is one piece of advice you would give to your younger self?

40:03 - Outro & Ending Remarks