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As a woman who enjoys intellectual independence in her job the most, Maria Freda, Senior Engineer for RINA Consulting Centro Sviluppo Materiali, gets noticed most in her line of work for her intuition, quick-thinking and respect for deadlines.

With a Master's in Economics and an additional degree as a Financial Analyst, Jelena Flego initially envisioned a career in accounting or mergers with one of the "Big 4." However, a pivotal decision led her to the tech/telco industry. Read all about it in her High Tech in High Heels Profile.

Introducing Ann, the visionary CIO of the National Bank of Belgium and a tech leader since 2019. Her journey blends IT expertise with a flair for digital transformation, covering fields from Electrical Engineering to HR Management.

Helen Köpman, Deputy Head of Unit and Digital Markets for the European Commission keeps her technology skills up to date by reading a lot and by picking the brain of entrepreneurs.

"Invest your energies in innovation and embrace every opportunity." — That is the guiding principle for Aishwary Pandey, a determined and optimistic dreamer thriving in the dynamic field of telecommunications and sales.

Dive into the profile of a woman who thinks that collaboration tools are the way to go and email should be abandoned once and for all. Solution Architect Ana Cerqueira Ribeiro works at Salesforce and knows her learning abilities, her way of communicating and her focus got her to where she is today.

Dive into the world of cybersecurity with Stella Dineva, a seasoned expert boasting over 16 years of hands-on experience. With a rich background in both the financial and pharmaceutical sectors, Stella brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Read about her expertise in her High Tech in High Heels profile.

After earning my PhD in Physics from ETH, Lavinia Rogobete ventured into the dynamic world of Data Science, spending over a decade navigating through the realms of telecommunications and health insurance. Take a glimpse into her world and dive deeper into the realms of technology and beyond!

Welcome to the profile of a seasoned leader with a wealth of experience spanning global, Nordic, and Danish companies. Currently serving as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Tryg, where digital and organisational transformation is the name of the game, our featured leading lady also plays a pivotal role as a board member of Mærsk Broker, orchestrating the harmonious convergence of business and digital strategies.

With over 15+ experience in application delivery for Telco industry, Elisa Desiderio is a strong, committed force of life who's pro-activeness leads to a problem solving attitude, good communication and team-working skills. Find out what motivates her.

Milica Misojčić's journey from a tech enthusiast in Belgrade to an IT leader in Belgium highlights her relentless drive for excellence. Educated in Information Systems and Technology and Management, she has risen through the ranks at Proximus to become a strategic priority leader for the IT and Digital unit.

Anastasia Bournelli has had the pleasure to be able to work across many industries. "It's all in the team you are surrounded by!" she says. Read on to discover the woman behind the technology!

As CEO of Beltug, Danielle is a valued speaker on behalf of business ICT users at events in Belgium and globally. She has spoken at numerous conventions and now she shares her knowledge in her High Tech in High Heels profile.

Customers are a constant factor in Melanie's career. Find out which steps she took to become head of 1,500 employees and have over 250MCHF budget responsibility.

“Invest your time smartly and never give up,” that is Data Scientist Yasmine Belhadj’s golden piece of advice to young women starting out in technology. As a data scientist and artificial intelligence enthusiast, she is interested in all kinds of technologies and loves analysing data to extract hidden patterns and training models.

Meet Flora Miranda, a forward-thinking fashion designer based in Vienna and Antwerp. Flora creates her collections through innovative uses of technology like 3D scanning, 3D printing, laser cutting, machine learning, and generative design.

Meet Gabriella Mastroianni, born and raised in Italy, this IT powerhouse is making her way to the top. Tagging the internet as greatest technological invention because it has reduced the time and distances to zero, she’s all about travelling and expanding her horizons.

As the CEO and founder of ErnieApp, Isabella de Michelis is working to reshape the digital economy by putting power in the hands of users. She frequently uses LinkedIn to stay informed on emerging tech trends and debates by seeing what topics people are discussing.

Nabila Farhat has been recognized throughout her career for her significant achievements, including being elected as Young ICT Lady of the Year 2023. Read her High Tech in High Heels profile today!

Dive into the profile of a woman who's social skills, empathy, optimism and patience has gotten her through the rough times and who's golden piece of advice is: "focus on your measurable impact and build your network." Meet Brana Prikic!

Dive into the profile of a woman that, Looking back on her journey, realizes that sometimes the best opportunities come from unexpected places. And by staying open to new experiences and never losing sight of your values, you can achieve great success in a field you wouldn't have imagined.

With a background in Computer Science and early experience as a Java Security Developer, Andrea Radu quickly shifted towards cybersecurity consulting. Discover her High Tech in High Heels profile and catch up on her story today!

In her career, Alma has gotten noticed for her availability and her capacity to work in a team. But mixing family with the high demands of a successful career isn't always easy. Read Alma's High Tech in High Heels profile and find out which passion she will never let go of.

Lise began her career in the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (1996-2000) where she wrote and implemented regulations in the telecommunication market. After that, she worked for Telia Networks (2000-2009) as a team leader, tackling issues such as interconnection agreements, mobile services, and industry cooperation. Afterward, she went on to do even greater things!

This highly sought-after consultant is always looking for options to resolve problems in solution, project and project teams. Her motivation is to deliver the impossible.

Dive into the profile of a woman that loves her Iphone but hates her oven or vacuum cleaner as she doesn't like cooking or cleaning. Read Marne's High Tech in High Heels profile and find out why it's important to talk to "geeks,".

With a dynamic journey spanning the Telco and IT sectors, Pernille has consistently embraced innovation and transformational challenges, sculpting her career amidst the ever-evolving landscape of technology. Read all about her insatiable appetite for growth and her relentless pursuit of opportunities in her High Tech in High Heels profile.

As a very result-oriented woman, Erisilia Manzo possesses the clear capability to analyse the constraints and the relevant milestones of a complex program in advance. She is a hard worker, very professional and solid in her role. She gets praised for her just-do-it mentality.