We sat down with her to hear about her journey and experiences in HR Tech. In our conversation, we explored:
🔹 How Sana first found her way into HR Tech and whether it was part of her plan.
🔹 Her transition into an Engineering Manager role — the challenges, the lessons, and the moments she’s most proud of.
🔹 The key skills and traits companies look for when hiring in HR Tech.
🔹 The power of communities and networks in shaping careers.
🔹 Her advice for women pursuing leadership and growth in the HR Tech space. Sana leads a globally distributed team of nine, driving innovation in HR Tech, integrations, and automation at Vista. Outside of work, she loves reading, working out, and enjoying stand-up comedy.
In this video we ask Sana the following questions:
1. How did you first find yourself working in HR tech? Was that something you planned?
2. What was the journey like transitioning into an Engineering Manager role? What challenges did you face, and looking back, what are you most proud of in your career so far?
3. In your experience, what specific skills or traits do companies value most when hiring for roles in the HR tech field?
4. How do communities and networks influence career growth in HR Tech?
5. As an engineering manager, what advice would you give to other women pursuing leadership and growth in HR tech?
