IT professionals as much as anyone may have worked for several companies, been laid off, promoted, had multiple titles and responsibilities, worked for many bosses and had many people work for them. Roberta's topic will be a discussion around how the concept of “career path” may be changing, some lessons learned about how to manage personal career challenges, remain marketable and enjoy your work.

About Our Speaker(s)

Roberta Kowalishin is a strategic global executive who has touched the technology world from corporate information systems and consulting to venture capital startups. In her current role as VP, Information Technology at CapRock Communications, she is responsible for global IT. With vision, rapid execution and “just getting it done”, she is driving the transformation of CapRock’s information technology applications and infrastructure.


Prior to CapRock, Ms. Kowalishin spent several years as a Partner at Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) in New York where she was responsible for technology applications and infrastructure planning, prioritization and implementation of large integration projects in the financial services, oil and gas, and retail industries. Ms. Kowalishin worked on accounts such as Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo and Apache Oil and Gas. Ms. Kowalishin served as Vice President at JPMorgan, leading emerging markets infrastructure technologies and Information Technology Manager at Agrium, Inc.

Ms. Kowalishin holds a Master of Science degree from the MIT Sloan School of Management and a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Economics from McGill University. Ms. Kowalishin is a board member of the Houston MIT Enterprise Forum and Houston Achievement Place.

Event Date and Venue

This event will be held from 6:00-8:30 on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at:

Shell
1500 Old Spanish Trail
Houston, Texas 77054
Map

Location:

Information Center
1500 Old Spanish Trail
Houston TX 77054

Information: 713-245-1500

Directions:
From I-10
Take exit #763 onto I-610 SOUTH
Take exit 1C onto KIRBY DR
Turn Left on KIRBY DR
Turn Right on OLD SPANISH TRL
Arrive at 1500 OLD SPANISH TRL, HOUSTON

From 59
Take the KIRBY DR exit onto SOUTHWEST FWY
Turn Right on KIRBY DR
Turn Left on OLD SPANISH TRL
Arrive at 1500 OLD SPANISH TRL, HOUSTON

There are two entrances into the IC parking lot, one on North Stadium Drive and the other on Greenbriar. From Greenbriar, it is only possible to enter the IC parking lot when traveling south on Greenbriar. When traveling north on Greenbriar, a left turn into the IC parking lot cannot be made due to the Metro light rail track.

Schedule

Registration and Networking (Dinner) 6:00 - 6:20p.m.
Introductions and Announcements 6:20 - 6:40p.m.
"Lessons Learned from a Zig Zag Career Path" 6:45 - 7:45 p.m.
Q& A - 7:50 - 8:00PM
Networking 8:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Pre-registration for this event is closed and on-site registrations will not be accepted.

About Our Sponsor(s)

WITI - Houston would like to Shell for sponsoring our September meeting and for offering three (3) $50 Shell gas cards. We will be raffling these off as door prizes.

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies. The aim of the Shell Group is to meet the energy needs of society, in ways that are economically, socially and environmentally viable, now and in the future. We operate in over 140 countries and territories and employ approximately 109,000 people. A principled approach to business is the key to our long-term success. This approach is based on our Core Values of: Integrity, Honesty, and Respect for people

The purpose of The Women's Information Network (WIN) is to foster an atmosphere that encourages and supports women. The scope spans multiple topics, including social / community services, balance, development and education.

Contact Us

For more info regarding registration or event details, please contact Elena Tran ([email protected]).

For more details about pre-registration, contact Tech Support.