Breaking Barriers: How Microsoft Is Empowering Women in IT

The State of Women in Tech

Today, women hold just 26% of computing-related jobs globally. In leadership and technical architecture roles, that number is even lower. Despite the challenges, there’s a growing movement — backed by global organizations, educational initiatives, and corporate allies like Microsoft — to reshape the narrative. 

Because technology should reflect the world it serves. And that world is diverse. 

Microsoft’s Commitment to Inclusion

Microsoft has made diversity and inclusion (D&I) a core pillar of its mission to “empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.” This mission is not only external — it starts from within:

• Internal Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) such as Women@Microsoft provide mentorship, community, and visibility for women at all levels of the company. 
• Dedicated programs like Microsoft LEAP, DigiGirlz, and Codess offer mentorship and access for women starting or switching careers in tech. 
• Microsoft enforces transparent diversity reporting, tying executive compensation to diversity goals. 

It’s not about checking boxes — it’s about changing culture.

Women Driving Innovation at Microsoft

Women at Microsoft are not just participating — they’re leading. From engineers working on Azure AI, to product leads for Microsoft 365 Copilot, and researchers in quantum computing, women are embedded in some of the company’s most innovative breakthroughs.

Take for example: 

• Joy Chik, President of Identity & Network Access, who plays a key role in securing Microsoft’s global cloud infrastructure. 
• Dr. Sarah Bird, Principal Program Manager for Responsible AI, ensuring ethical AI deployment across Microsoft products. 
• Countless rising stars in cybersecurity, cloud architecture, data science, and developer advocacy. 

These women are proof that representation matters — and that excellence comes in every form. 

Building the Future Pipeline: TD SYNNEX & Microsoft Training

At TD SYNNEX, we believe skills and education are the gateway to opportunity. That’s why our TD SYNNEX Academy works closely with Microsoft to deliver inclusive training programs across cloud, AI, security, and business applications. 

For women looking to upskill, reskill, or break into tech, we offer: 

• Microsoft Certified Courses in Azure, Dynamics 365, Security, and more 
• Flexible learning formats: virtual, on-demand, and instructor-led 
• Access to mentorship and career tracks through our partner network 

We’re proud to be part of the ecosystem helping more women not just enter  tech, but thrive in it.

Allyship in Action: What Companies Can Do

Creating space for women in IT is not a one-time campaign — it’s a continuous commitment. Here’s how businesses can join forces with Microsoft’s mission: 

• Invest in inclusive hiring & career development 
• Support women-led initiatives and speakers at events, panels, and hackathons 
• Sponsor certification paths for female employees and students 
• Celebrate success stories and spotlight diverse role models 

When we lift each other, we lift the industry.