International Women’s Day is a day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women all around the world. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. International Women’s Day has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people.

At Cribl, we’re dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion every day, and to celebrate International Women’s Day 2022, we are pleased to share stories from some of the amazing Women of Cribl and discuss what drives them to do their best work. We’re hiring in every position, so come join us!

Vickie Lee

When did you join Cribl, and what is your role?

August 2021, Senior Payroll Manager

What’s your favorite thing about working at Cribl?

The people and culture at Cribl are amazing! I have the pleasure of working with incredibly talented people who accomplish great things and have remained humble, kind, and have a great sense of humor.

What is your personal motto?

Remember that it’s okay to stop and take care of yourself from time to time.

How do you keep a healthy work-life balance?

It’s a constantly evolving process as what works today, doesn’t always work tomorrow. I find a set schedule generally helps provide a boundary between work and life.

Who is your top woman role model/ mentor and why?

Ruth Chang, formerly of Discord – Ruth is an amazingly humble leader who built an amazing team, accomplished a lot of great things, and has always given great advice. I strive for the day I’ll have 1/10 of Ruth’s negotiation skills.

Dorene Fong, Robert Half Accountemps – Dorene is a legend in the industry and has worked hard to build a successful career with integrity. Her incredible perseverance and determination are inspirational and she’s always helped give me that extra push forward over the years.

Tiffany Duncan

When did you join Cribl, and what is your role?

I became a Criblanian on February 1st, 2021 as Senior IT Support Engineer.

What’s your favorite thing about working at Cribl?

Knowledge sharing here has been a two-way street. Not only do I see and feel my experiences being implemented in my department’s decisions but I am also able to learn and expand my knowledge.

What is your personal motto?

You only live once, that’s the motto – YOLO!

How do you keep a healthy work-life balance?

I will be honest in saying I did not have one until I started working remotely alongside COVID. Being my best self is the best way I have learned to balance. I gauge it by my happiness. I should be happy going into work, happy going on a run, happy hanging with my family and close friends. If I’m not happy with one over the others I ensure that the balance is adjusted right away.

Who is your top woman role model/ mentor and why?

Melody Ehsani. Melody Ehsani is an LA-born Iranian Designer and Entrepreneur. I’d been a fan of hers since MySpace days (around 2009) lol. I was lucky to meet my mentor briefly in her NYC Store in 2019 and was not disappointed. Being so positive, honest, and open-minded to the people she meets and respectful to the people (cultures) she has been influenced by. She has shown me to unapologetically be myself and that being kind to others as well as putting positivity and light into what you do and who you meet will bring rewards in life in more ways than one.

Priya Gupta

When did you join Cribl, and what is your role?

August 2021  – Director of Data and Analytics

What’s your favorite thing about working at Cribl?

The people! Smart, fun, and motivated team players across the company.

What is your personal motto?

Do or do not, there is no try.

How do you keep a healthy work-life balance?

Rituals that help set boundaries! Can’t start work without my coffee cup and the moment I close my laptop it stays closed until the next day (99% of the time 😅)

Who is your top woman role model/ mentor and why?

Wonderful women leaders I work with at every company. They are #GOALS.

Mary Mikkleson

When did you join Cribl, and what is your role?

I joined Cribl exactly 9 weeks ago as an Events Marketing Specialist!

What’s your favorite thing about working at Cribl?

The incredible people that I get to work with!

What is your personal motto?

There is always something to be grateful for and never mistake kindness for weakness.

How do you keep a healthy work-life balance?

During the pandemic, I started forcing myself to go on walks at the end of every work day. It’s helped a lot to have that dedicated time to unwind and shift from work mode to “me time.”

Who is your top woman role model/ mentor and why?

I’d have to say, my mom! She is the most caring and selfless person I’ve ever met. I believe that my curious and empathetic personality came from her which has benefitted my social and professional relationships.

Gayathri Pandyaram

When did you join Cribl, and what is your role?

July 2021, Principal Product Manager for Cribl LogStream

What’s your favorite thing about working at Cribl?

My absolute favorite thing about Cribl is our focus on solving customer problems. And, the people! I have never met a friendlier set of people working together to build something awesome

What is your personal motto?

Keep it simple.

How do you keep a healthy work-life balance?

I stay away from my desk until the work day begins and force myself to not work after work hours. There are always exceptions, but it mostly works!

Who is your top woman role model/ mentor and why?

My mom. I have seldom seen her lose her cool no matter the situation and it helps keep things under control.