Career Highlights

• Hewlett Packard is a global leader in information technology that provides infrastructure and business offerings that span from handheld devices to some of the world's most powerful supercomputer installations
• LaTasha Gary leads a global team of Information Technology (IT) professional employees, offshore resources and contingent workforce personnel, providing the best in class tools, infrastructure, and practices for HP’s indirect business in order to accelerate profitable growth and achieve benchmark cost structures
• The Global Channel Partner IT group was formed in November 2005, in response to a massive IT transformation initiative directed by HP’s CIO, Randy Mott, with plans to simplify, standardize, and globalize applications and assets within the organization
• LaTasha Gary has previously served as Director of WW Sales and Services, Senior Manager for eCommerce, and program/development manager for HP
• She was named one of the Top Houston Women in Technology by the Association of Women in Computing in 2002, and in 2004 was one of the Women of Color in Technology All Stars by Career Communications Group
• LaTasha has a B.S. in Computer Science from Texas A&M University and a M.S. in Computer Science from Howard University and is a member of Texas A&M Association of Former Students and Howard University Alumni Chapter.

LaTasha Gary is the director of World Wide Sales and Service Sales Operation Systems for the Compaq Computer Company. She works on various domestic and overseas projects, managing teams through updating and selling programs. Ms. Gary earned Masters in Computer Science from Howard University and her Bachelors in Computer Science from Texas A&M University. Her previous jobs include Director of WW Sales and Services, Senior Manager for eCommerce, and program/development manager for HP.

In 2002, Ms. Gary was named as one of the “Top Houston Women in Technology” by the Association of Women in Computing and one of the “Women of Color in Technology All Stars” by Career Communications Group in 2004. Outside of the workplace, LaTasha is an active member of ITSMF, a national organization focused on developing and filling the pipeline with African-American IT professionals. She also participates in organizations such as the Association of Women in Computing, Howard University Alumni Chapter, National Society of Black Engineers, Texas A&M University Association of Former Students, and Texas A&M University Black Former Students.

LaTasha Gary sits down with ThinkTalk host Nellie Yangmi to discuss her career as HP recruiter and Sr. Director of Global Channel Partner Information Technology group. Gary answers questions from American University students Emily, Aaron, Paige, Zach, Scott, Carlos and Stephen. Emily asks about the company culture at HP. Aaron asks about the characteristics HP looks for in potential employees. Paige asks about opportunities for international students. Zach asks about intraprenuerships at HP. Scott asks Latasha Gary about resumes and qualifications she is looking for, and Carlos asks about the hardest aspect of her job.