As one of only nine women in a group of 180 graduates, Lisa O’Connor broke convention with her electrical engineering degree. She continues to inspire women everywhere.
Today, the demand for cyber talent far exceeds the supply. But the gender imbalance remains—something Lisa works hard to change in her role as a managing director and cybersecurity researcher in our Accenture Labs.
Rock climbing, by the way, may seem an unlikely source of inspiration into cybersecurity, but it’s a favorite recreation for Lisa, and she draws on that experience to get young women intrigued by the work.