Maria Freda

“L’eleganza del Riccio”: I found this book fascinating for the message it conveys in ‘Elegant is what is chosen for a specific purpose’.

“Whenever a woman fights for herself, she fights for all women” by Maya Angelou.

I don’t draw anymore like I used to during my childhood.

I will always stay connected to sports.

I feel like I can access a lot of creativity in the fashion industry. I would love to try my luck there.

I would do a lot more travelling.

I’m motivated by the thrill of constantly discovering new things.

They are very patient and incredibly understanding.

At times, being a woman in this industry can feel like a disadvantage.

Personally speaking, I don’t find any special obstacles on the technical side. I feel I’m at the same level as the rest of my colleagues.

I am known for attributes like my intuition, quick-thinking and respect for deadlines.

Qualities like sharing, cordiality, precision and inventiveness can go a long way towards attaining success in our field.

Ironically, I’m often asked about the reason behind a woman being interested in this line of work.

I love the intellectual independence I get in my job.

My number one advice would be to study hard and never be afraid of comparison with others of any kind.

Past experiences.

I once made the mistake of not accepting an activity related to a problem inherent in the assigned topics.

Using agile techniques I’ve learned in my career, I always consider the customer's experience.

Negatively.

Absolutely!

I am currently attending a master project manager to achieve the PMP-PMI certification. I also attend refresher courses/seminars on new market technologies such as cyber security.

Currently, I work with digital twins realising FEM simulation models in a Multiphysics environment to emulate the behaviour of industrial plants. The simulation allows us to support the planning, improve the process and test the plant.

For me, technology is constant progress, something that drives improvement in our daily lives.

I believe that future technologies will make a big contribution in social, environmental and medical fields, thanks to the metaverse system.

In my opinion, the greatest technological invention was the Internet. It spread to all social levels and made it possible to overcome geographical distances and social differences, disseminating information and culture at all levels and helping to manage difficult challenges during the (unexpected) pandemic.

Technology, used correctly and adequately explained to children, can give a better society to future generations. Surely, a healthy walk in the countryside is always good for everyone!

As a self-taught individual, I like to explore new technologies. However, for comparison and adaptation, I attend seminars and conferences to interact with others.

I use my company's web application as my primary online tool. Typically, I employ search engines to stay ahead of the latest developments in scouting activities, such as searching for patents and articles using platforms like Google. Additionally, I explore the internet for innovative technologies put forth by others. While the internet serves as a vast encyclopedia, it's crucial to use it judiciously. I suggest delving into the online realm when faced with a new technological challenge, as it is paramount to engage in collaborative problem-solving.

I often visit the website of the Ministry of the "High School of Specialization in Telecommunications" to get updates on new technologies at national and international level. I use the Multiphysics COMSOL site a lot, which is a product I use in my work too. I use the Google search engine a lot for books, articles and patents. I use the Espacenet site for patent research. I also use the website of the European Commission for referencing documents on BAT for technologies involving plants.

I enjoy using the smartwatch for sports, and the computer and the mobile phone for work. I like using the tablet less because I find it inconvenient for browsing and archiving files (perhaps because I'm not very used to Cloud mode).

Our individual capacity to be cordial and sociable with others makes us unique.

No.

Serenity connects the mind and the body.