In a tech industry that is rapidly becoming more inclusive, empowering women with advanced technical skills and strong mentorship is crucial for closing the gender gap in the sector. With access to the right tools, women leaders can thrive individually and help shape a more dynamic and equitable digital future. This was a key highlight from the recent Women Up Top Masterclass launched by GCash, the country’s leading finance app and the largest cashless ecosystem.
The full-day event brought together 30 participants who earned certifications in Agile 101 and AI/ML Workflow and AutoML. Both courses were facilitated by women leaders within the GCash tech teams, showcasing the company’s commitment to internal mentorship and representation.
While significant strides have been made to improve representation, women in tech still face structural challenges, including fewer mentorship opportunities, limited access to advanced training, and underrepresentation in leadership roles. By equipping women with essential technical skills and leadership tools, this program underscores GCash’s commitment to fostering a more inclusive and future-ready digital workforce.
“Technology doesn’t run on code alone; it runs on people. And that includes data professionals, agile thinkers, machine learning engineers, and especially, women who bring not just skills, but empathy, intuition, and insight into every solution they help build,” GCash Head of Data Governance Sara Venturina shared a reminder that the success of any tech innovation depends as much on people as it does on code.
The Agile 101 session introduced participants to the principles and frameworks of the Agile methodology, a foundational capability in modern tech environments. Meanwhile, the AI/ML Workflow and AutoML session provided hands-on experience with the machine learning lifecycle, including practical work with PyCaret, an open-source, low-code machine learning library.
In addition to technical instruction, the masterclass fostered a sense of community among participants. Throughout the day, attendees shared insights, exchanged ideas, and experienced firsthand the support of peers and mentors who understand the unique challenges that women face in the tech industry.
As Venturina said, “We know the tech world hasn’t always made it easy for women. But we also know this: when women are equipped with the right tools and the right community, we can excel and get far in this field.”
GCash is committed to uplifting women and advancing their careers, reinforcing its dedication to creating a tech ecosystem that promotes diversity, equity, and empowerment.
For more information, please visit www.gcash.com.
About GCash
GCash is the Philippines’ leading finance super app and the country’s largest cashless ecosystem. With the GCash app, users can easily:
- Purchase prepaid airtime
- Pay bills through partner billers nationwide
- Send and receive money anywhere in the Philippines, including to other bank accounts
- Shop from over 6 million partner merchants and social sellers
- Access savings, credit, loans, insurance, and investment options
All of this can be done conveniently from a smartphone. The mobile wallet operations are managed by G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Mynt, which is the first and only unicorn in the Philippines, valued at $5 billion.
GCash is also a strong advocate for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a particular focus on SDGs 5, 8, 10, and 13. These goals aim to promote safety and security, financial inclusion, diversity, equity, and inclusion, while also taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
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