Lunch and Learn Sessions
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Tech Talk: Not Everything Can Be A/B Tested (and that’s okay)
This session will dive into why A/B testing is the gold standard—and how it’s not always possible to A/B test. Join members from Expedia’s product analytics team to learn about other forms of measurement with use of real-life case study that creatively measured feature impact using indirect experimentation and thoughtful design.
Presented by:
Pranidhi Prabhat is Senior Manager, Product Analytics at Expedia Group, supporting the Home page workstream. In her role, she leads a team to analyze large datasets to uncover insights, design and conduct A/B tests, and define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success. Her mission is fostering a data-driven culture within product and engineering teams, validating product ideas through experimentation, and ultimately enhancing the user experience. Before joining Expedia, Pranidhi received a Master's in Data Science from Georgia State University and a Master's in Business Administration from SPJIMR. Her past experience includes leading the data team at Roposo and working in strategy and consulting at McKinsey, Deloitte, and other firms.
Emma Rosenthal is a Data Scientist at Expedia Group where she works on the App Growth and Retention team, focusing on A/B testing and data-driven product optimization. Prior to Expedia, Emma received her Master’s in Computer Science and Bachelor’s of Economics from the University of Chicago.
Panel: Level Up - Navigating Compensation Conversations with Clarity and Confidence
Whether you're landing your first job, positioning yourself for a promotion, or negotiating at the executive level, how you advocate for yourself can shape your career trajectory. In today’s unpredictable economic climate, compensation conversations can feel daunting, especially for women. In this candid discussion, learn from senior HR and industry executives as they share real-world insights on what’s working, what’s changing, and how companies are evolving their approach to pay and career advancement. From first-time negotiations to high-stakes leadership moves, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies, fresh perspective, and the confidence to take your next bold step—wherever you are in your journey.
Presented By:
Laura Kuehl, Senior Director, Credit Risk Management, T-Mobile
Lucas Petto, Compensation Partner, Google
Ella Hale, Vice President, Executive Compensation, Visa
Tristan Orford, Vice President Total Rewards, SentinelOne
Early Career Speed Mentoring
This session will feature mentors with a wide range of industry experience who will answer questions in small group discussions about topics ranging from interview skills to career transitions to LLMs and MLOps. Attendees will have a chance to circulate and talk to multiple mentors throughout the event. This is a great opportunity for students and professionals beginning their careers to ask advice from experts.