Professional Development October Event: Navigating Financial Futures – Purpose, Protection, and Professional Growth
Dallas SWE is excited to invite you to our October Professional Development Virtual Webinar on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM (CT). This engaging evening will feature two accomplished speakers who will share strategies to strengthen both your career and your financial confidence.
Sandra Park, Flight Software System Architect at MDA Space, will lead Paycheck to Purpose: Career Growth Strategies for Women in STEM. With more than two decades of experience in aerospace and defense, Sandra combines her engineering expertise with her role as a financial coach to empower women in STEM to take control of their finances, build confidence, and create lives they love. Drawing from her own journey to becoming debt-free, she blends technical problem-solving with practical money strategies that resonate deeply with professionals navigating demanding careers.
Following this, Viraj Soni, AVP Portfolio Management Strategy at Merrick Bank, will present Future of Fraud & Financial Risk. Viraj brings over eight years of expertise in financial risk management, with a track record of reducing risk for banks, fintechs, and start-ups across multiple market segments. Holding a Master’s Degree in Information Management from Syracuse University with a minor in Data Science, he is passionate about building innovative, data-driven strategies that protect customers while enabling growth.
This webinar offers a unique opportunity to learn from leaders who bridge STEM, finance, and strategy. Attendees will walk away with career growth insights, financial protection strategies, and inspiration to navigate today’s evolving professional and financial landscape. To wrap up the evening, we’ll also hold a $15 Amazon gift card raffle exclusively for attendees.
Don’t miss this impactful evening with Sandra and Viraj—join us virtually and invest in your future with purpose and protection.
