Lessons on Leadership, Empowerment & Innovation from Tech with Nithya Ruff

In this week's episode of Promising Young Surgeon, Dr. Frances Mei Hardin explores the intersection of technology and healthcare with Nithya Ruff, a trailblazer in the tech industry. As the head of Open Source Software at Amazon, Nithya shares her journey through a historically male-dominated field, her approach to innovation and leadership, and offers invaluable advice for women navigating similar environments. Nithya's unique perspective sheds light on the evolution of tech from mainframes to AI and the significant strides made in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her personal story of defying expectations and supporting her daughters' successful careers adds a heartfelt dimension to her professional insights.    00:00 – Introduction to Nithya Ruff 05:56 – Open Source Software 20:46 – Psychological Safety in the Workplace in Medicine 44:57 – What Would AI Do to Change Residency? 57:28 – Do You Believe in Karma?   Resources: Find Nithya on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nithyaruff?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F Interact with the podcast! Email me at [email protected] to ask questions. We would love to hear from the Promising Young Surgeon audience. Promising Young Surgeon is sponsored by Pattern. Discover why more than 20,000 doctors trust Pattern to shop for disability insurance. Request free quotes in 5 minutes. Compare policies with an expert. Buy with confidence.  LINK: https://www.patternlife.com/promising-young-surgeon?campid=349433 Subscribe, tune in, and join the conversation as Dr. Hardin and her guests tackle the pressing issues facing today's medical professionals and ponder how to nurture a more compassionate and sustainable healthcare environment.   Connect with Frances Mei: https://linktr.ee/francesmei.md     https://rethinkingresidency.com/about/   Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.com Follow the Influent Network on Social Media: LinkedIn | Twitter (X) | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook    The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections.   Powered by Hurrdat See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.