NZ Tech Rally × Summer of Tech: Growing junior tech talent in the age of AI
Join NZ Tech Rally and Summer of Tech for an inspiring evening as we bring together diverse industry voices from Aotearoa for a panel discussion on how to grow and support junior tech talent in the age of AI.
Panellists
Khushi Chauhan
Khushi is a Technical Product Owner at NZ Police, working with the Data and Analytics team to support technology that enables frontline policing and better community outcomes. With strong Agile and data foundations, she has worked across banking and public sector, moving from developer and analyst roles into product leadership.
An ex–Summer of Tech intern, Khushi is passionate about supporting emerging talent and has contributed to the internship programme at NZ Police. She is known for bringing people together and creating spaces where teams feel valued and can thrive. She was recently recognised with an ICT Award for Culture Building and Team Spirit.
Panel moderator
Ruth McDavitt
Ruth is the CEO of Summer of Tech, connecting emerging tech talent with industry across Aotearoa. She champions pathways for graduates into meaningful careers, supports employers to grow diverse teams, and is a strong advocate for building a sustainable, inclusive tech ecosystem in New Zealand today nationwide.
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