From Full-Time Mom to Head of Data and Cloud
How resilience and inclusion shape better teams – Xia He-Bleinagel
We will explore what it means to rebuild a career in technology and grow into leadership after a major life change. The session will look at how resilience, curiosity, and continuous learning can open new paths in data and cloud, especially when re-entering the workforce after time away. Drawing from practical experiences, it will touch on the mindset shifts, support systems, and habits that make career reinvention possible in a fast-moving field.
The conversation will also highlight the human side of leadership that inclusive practices, empathy, and mentorship can help teams perform better and stay connected. It will examine how organizations can better support women and parents in tech, why visibility and representation matter, and what it takes to build confidence and belonging in technical environments.
She will cover:
Reflections from Xia’s first 100 days as Head of Data and Cloud
Building a high-performing, empathetic data team
Returning to tech after a career break and finding confidence
Empowering women and mothers through inclusion and mentorship
About the Speaker:
Xia He-Bleinagel is Head of Data and Cloud at NOW GmbH, a German federal organization advancing zero-emission mobility and sustainable technology. After taking time off to raise her children, she returned to the workforce and built a successful career in data and cloud engineering.
Through continuous learning and community involvement, she rose to a leadership role where she now focuses on building inclusive teams, empowering women in tech, and leading with empathy.
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