Hello World! I'm Whitney

♥ Computer & Software Engineering
♥ Tech Management & Leadership
♥ Web & Mobile Development
♥ Diversity in STEM Advocate
♥ Interests: Gaming, Automobiles, Machine Learning, Robotics

But Really... What Am I?

For more than a decade now, I have been breaking stereotypes by challenging the norms as an engineer and leader at various tech companies focused on mobile, gaming, e-commerce, and social networking technologies.

I’m currently an Engineering Manager at Pinterest working on their inspirational shopping and merchant products. Prior to that I was at Zynga building games played by millions around the world.

Since graduating from Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, I have been a huge advocate for diversity and inclusion in STEM fields.

I love to support the community by offering mentorship sessions and giving talks at tech events. Scroll down to see the various industry events I’ve volunteered my time at in the past!

My interests span a wide range of topics including video games, dancing, robotics & cars, alternative fashion, foodie adventures, and event planning. Have something fun for me? I’ll probably try it out as long as it doesn’t involve falling from heights or spicy flavours!

Am I a basic robot with low RAM, or just a regular human girl? You decide.

Speaking Engagements

Featured In

TechGalDiaries: Day In Life of Engineering Manager

GenHERation: How to Succeed in the Tech Industry Interview

Software Engineering Daily: Podcast on Diversity and Inclusion in Pinterest Engineering

The Rising Sisterhood: Podcast on Forging Your Destiny

Zynga: Interview on Women in Tech

Merora: Interview on Engineering, Misconceptions, and Changes for Diversity

Interested in working with me to create more inspiring tech content?

Published Co-Author

I got a chance to write about my journey and struggles navigating through the engineering and tech space as a co-author in the published book series: The Rising Sisterhood!

If you’re interested in some inspirational reading material, or just want to support a good cause with all proceeds from the book being donated to Girls Inc., then hop on over and grab yourself a copy of this book!