Laura Karbarz serves as an example of using technology to achieve work / life balance. Laura works at Microsoft and moved to part time work in her professional role. She will lead a discussion of the technology available to help achieve this balance regardless of part time or full time. She will also share the lessons she has learned in approaching the part time conversation with your manager, managing your career and reputation while working part time and full time, and how to change your mind set about yourself, career, and family while achieving the balance.