Irving, Calif.-based Technossus, a software, solutions and technology consulting firm, has appointed four female leaders: Sara Branch, director; Sharna Kahn, client partner; Maria Amrhein, business analyst and Tasha Mehta, senior project manager.
In addition, the organization has contributed an undisclosed amount to Advancing Women in Technology – a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of women in technology through the endowment of educational scholarships and the creation of opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth.
“The numbers are staggering: only 18 percent of undergraduate computer science degrees, 26 percent of computing jobs and just 5 percent of top leadership positions in the technology industry are held by women,” says Technossus CEO Ravnish Bhalla. “Gender diversity is not only good for business, but it helps companies create inclusive and supportive work environments for all people.”
“Technossus’ recent hires as well as its partnership with AWT underscores the company’s seriousness in championing women in technology,” says new Technossus director, Sara Branch.
As a Technossus director, Branch is responsible for ensuring client satisfaction and delivery excellence at all stages of the technical development lifecycle, from ideation to retirement.
Branch comes to Technossus with 15 years of experience in a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace and defense, She has developed and deployed organizational change management strategies for IT organizations and has successfully managed the development, execution and maintenance of customized applications to automate complex processes.
Sharna Kahn, who has joined Technossus as a client partner, is responsible for fostering client relationships and providing strategic account management. Her experience and expertise working with enterprise companies spans more than 20 years and several industry verticals, including financial services, healthcare, tech and manufacturing.
Under Sara Branch, business analyst, Maria Amrhein is responsible for project analysis, reporting, management and coordination through all lifecycle phases of software development and delivery. She brings to the job more than 10 years of IT experience managing enterprise-wide systems infrastructure and complex security projects with numerous stakeholders,
Also working under Branch, senior project manager for Technossus, Tasha Mehta is responsible for managing software development teams and fostering client relationships by understanding client goals and expectations.
