Pretty Technical : The Career Jump
Pretty Technical is the exclusive, invite-only space for women who refuse to downplay either side of themselves, the beauty or the brain.
This edition is about one thing: making your next career move.
This evening begins with a recruiting panel featuring recruiters, career coach and senior engineers sharing practical insights on navigating today’s tech hiring market.
After the panel, we’ll transition into a Fall Social.
You have two ticket options to choose from:
All Access Ticket — entry at 4:00 PM
Access to the entire event, including the Women in Tech Recruiting Panel. Seats are limited to keep the session intimate and engaging.
Networking Only Ticket — entry at 5:00 PM
Access to the networking portion of the evening only.
See the FAQ section below for more details.
The Panel: The Career Jump
Meet the women on stage:
Kim Konrad is a recruiter at Amazon, and is hiring software engineers for Amazon's most ambitious initiative yet - to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit. Outside of work, she helps job seekers with resume reviews and coaching.
Harpreet Kaur is a Cloud & AI Principal Product Leader at Microsoft. She specializes in executive and leadership coaching for tech leaders, supports a $20+Billion annual business at Microsoft and led teams of 100+ people globally.
Karishma Wadhwani is a career coach with 15+ years of experience, and has helped 250+ professionals land jobs in the U.S., negotiate better offers, and confidently step into leadership roles in the companies like Microsoft, Amazon and T-Mobile.
Anjali Viramgama is a software engineer at Microsoft and a tech creator who built a six-figure educational creator business on the side. She has been featured in Forbes, LinkedIn News, and Times Square, speaks at universities and conferences globally, mentors hundreds of students, works with brands like OpenAI and Anthropic, and hosts one of Seattle's most sought-after communities for women in tech.
During the panel, we’ll cover:
Navigate job search in today's tech market
What actually helps you get promoted
How to position yourself for roles you have never held before
How to build visibility and credibility without feeling performative
How to negotiate compensation, title, and scope
How to make a career pivot without starting from zero
How to build the relationships, reputation, and leverage that create better opportunities
Seats for this portion of the event are intentionally limited to keep the conversation candid, tactical, and interactive.
The Venue
We’ll be gathering at a private venue in Seattle for a fall-inspired evening with refreshments, music, and good energy. The exact location will be shared with confirmed attendees.
Your Host
The event is hosted by Anjali Viramgama, founder of Pretty Technical, a Seattle-based community for women in tech and AI with 1,000+ members.
Anjali is also a tech creator with 500K+ followers across Instagram and LinkedIn, where she shares career, tech, AI, and lifestyle content for ambitious women building modern careers.
The Attire
Come dressed like your favorite fall coffee order! Think espresso brown, chocolate, camel, cream, burnt orange, burgundy, suede, leather, cozy layers, and knee-high boots.
Q&A
What will the ticket price cover?
The ticket price will cover venue rental, refreshments, gift bags, and platform hosting fees. You will only be charged if you are accepted into the event, with a temporary hold placed on the card.
What is the difference between the All Access and Networking Only ticket?
All Access Ticket — entry at 4:00 PM
Includes access to the entire event, including the Career Jump panel, networking, refreshments, and community activities.
The Career Jump panel has limited seating to keep the experience intimate and engaging.
Networking Only Ticket — entry at 5:00 PM
Includes access to the networking portion of the evening only, including refreshments and community activities.
Tickets are non-refundable.
When will I know if I am approved to attend?
We review applications on a rolling basis and approve attendees in batches. You will only be charged once your attendance is confirmed.
When will you share the event location?
The location will be shared closer to the event with accepted attendees.
Will you be hosting more in-person events?
Yes. Follow Anjali on Instagram and LinkedIn for real-time updates.
I can no longer attend. Can I get a refund?
Unfortunately, no. We book the venue and plan food, drinks, and gift bags according to headcount ahead of time, so we are not able to offer refunds.
I can’t follow the dress code. Can I still attend?
The dress code is part of the experience we’re creating for the evening, and we encourage attendees to follow it so the event feels cohesive and special. That said, sundresses are encouraged but not required. Please wear an elevated summer outfit that makes you feel confident and comfortable.
We want to sponsor the event. How can we connect?
We would love to talk to you. Please email gama.anjali3@gmail.com and we would be happy to share sponsorship opportunities. Past events have been sponsored by Adobe Express, Firefly and Adobe Acrobat.