Kryon, the leading full-cycle automation solution provider known for its customer-centric approach to robotic process automation (RPA) and process discovery, will host "Women In RPA: Reclaiming our Time," an interactive panel discussion with top women leaders in robotic process automation (RPA), on Tuesday, June 23 at 10:00 am EDT. In the roundtable-style discussion, female technology trailblazers will share how they have transitioned to remote work in the wake of COVID-19 and explore the lasting impacts of the crisis.

NEW YORK, June 18, 2020 "There's no denying that women at every level on the corporate ladder are bearing the brunt of the pandemic, striving to maintain productivity while also managing the needs of children and other family members, and preparing for the inevitable changes," says Kryon Chief Marketing Officer Julie Shafiki. "Ironically, for women specializing in RPA, a technology which solves productivity and efficiency challenges, this new reality can be extremely challenging, both personally and professionally."

The panel will address an evolving work environment where women are juggling disparate work and home pressures and look ahead to how these changes will impact our future.

Panelist: Sidney Madison Prescott, Global Intelligent Automation Lead, Spotify

Sidney recently joined streaming music powerhouse Spotify to create and manage the company's global Intelligent Automation program, encompassing RPA (Robotic Process Automation), Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence. Prior, she led intelligent process automation for a leading global investment firm. Based in New York City, Sidney is a founding member of Chief, a career network that connects and supports female leaders, and currently heads the east coast chapter of Women in Tech .

Panelist: Debby de Gelder, Managing Director, Visma|RAET Netherlands

At Visma|Raet , a leading European supplier of business-critical software to companies, organizations, and the public sector, Debby focuses on continuously improving customer and employee experiences and achieving customers' human resource goals and strategic business objectives. She previously served in human resources management positions at Dutch telecommunications company KPN.

Panelist: Sneha Kapoor, Research Manager and Lead Analyst, Intelligent Automation and AI, Financial Insights, IDC Asia/Pacific

Sneha leads regional research and consulting on RPA, Intelligent Automation, AI, and cloud computing for financial services at IDC Asia/Pacific. She provides thought leadership and strategic guidance on key financial services technology trends and predictions, and the overall impact of these technologies to technology buyers, vendors, and IT service organizations.

Moderator: Julie Shafiki, Chief Marketing Officer, Kryon

Julie has held marketing leadership roles and guided the growth of innovative cybersecurity and big data technology companies such as Tufin, Safe-T Data, Voyager Labs, and Comverse. As CMO at Kryon, she leads the marketing strategy for the enterprise automation innovator, shaping its industry leadership in RPA and process discovery. Julie also volunteers as a mentor for women developing their careers in marketing.

"Women in RPA: Reclaiming our Time" will be hosted by Kryon and is open to the public. Attendees will be able to ask questions and interactively participate in the discussion on work-life balance. To register for the virtual event, click here.

"In many ways, our experience in the trenches with this crisis parallels how business must react – with agility, streamlined processes, and increased training and communication," adds Shafiki. "There are valuable lessons we can all take from this experience and I'm thrilled to share the perspectives of these accomplished women who are transforming global business through new levels of productivity, efficiency, and profitability."

For more information on "Women in RPA: Reclaiming Our Time," please contact us or register here.

ABOUT KRYON

Kryon ® is a leader in enterprise automation, offering the only platform on the market which encompasses both Process Discovery technology and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). The Kryon Full-Cycle Automation™ solution maximizes ROI and cuts RPA implementation time by up to 80 percent. Powered by proprietary AI technology, Kryon Process Discovery™ automatically generates a comprehensive picture of business processes, evaluates them, and recommends which ones to automate. Kryon offers desktop-based attended RPA, virtual-machine-based unattended RPA, or a hybrid combination of both. The company's award-winning suite is used by enterprises worldwide, including AIG, Allianz, Deutsche Telekom, Ernst & Young, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, HP, Microsoft, Santander Bank, Singtel, Verizon, and Wyndham Hotel Group.