Emelie Dahlskold, 3 July, 2024 | Kanu Agarwal, Westpac Scholar
Empowering Young Women in STEM - Kanu's Inspirational Journey as a Westpac Scholar
Kanu's extraordinary journey in the field of STEM is a powerful narrative of empowering young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Her passion for positively impacting the tech industry has shaped her career and inspired countless others along the way.
At QUT, Kanu immersed herself in data science, igniting her enthusiasm for STEM and honing her skills to leverage technology for real-world change. As a Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship recipient, she has the opportunity to attend the Westpac Disruptive Leaders Program and the Westpac Scholars Summit in Sydney.
Kanu's professional journey led her to Westpac, where she embraced the role of an associate data scientist. She contributed meaningfully to the organisation's initiatives and established herself as a formidable force in the tech industry.
Amidst her numerous achievements, Kanu's proudest moment came from her honours project. In it, she utilised mathematical models and programming skills to improve coral cover and contribute to the sustainable management of the Great Barrier Reef, reflecting her dedication to fostering a sustainable future.
Kanu's scholarship experience reinforced her desire to make a positive difference in the world, facilitating significant career growth and enabling her to establish herself as a formidable force in data science.
As a data scientist at Westpac, Kanu finds joy and fulfilment in driving impactful changes within the organisation and the broader industry while remaining determined to inspire young girls to pursue STEM fields.
Kanu remains optimistic about the prospects of a more diverse and inclusive future in the tech industry, fueled by her determination to empower and uplift future generations of STEM enthusiasts.
Kanu's career journey
- Bachelor of Mathematics (Applied and Computational Maths) / Information Technology (Computer Science), QUT
- Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours), QUT
- Vacation Research Student, Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute
- Intern, Red Hat
- Vacation Student, CSIRO's Data61
- Data GraduateData Graduate, Westpac Group
- Associate Data Scientist, Westpac Group