Reflecting on My Journey
As a Women in Tech Global Awards 2025 winner, what does this recognition mean to you, and how does it reflect your journey and impact in tech?
This recognition feels deeply personal. I think back to the early days of my career, working night shifts in the SOC, learning on the fly during live incidents, quietly hoping someone would see my potential. I was often the only woman in the room, sometimes the youngest, but my mentors and senior team members never underestimated me. Seeing the curiosity in my learning, I was always supported and guided.
To be recognised on a global stage now… it feels like a full-circle moment. It reminds me that the long nights, the tough conversations, the risks I took stepping into various security domains before pivoting into leadership, all of it mattered.
Most of all, it reinforces my purpose: paving the way so that the next woman doesn’t have to fight as hard to be seen or heard in cybersecurity.
Tech Industry's Most Rewarding Aspects
In your experience, what is the most rewarding aspect of working in the tech industry, and how has it influenced your career path?
The most rewarding part of working in tech, for me, is knowing that you can genuinely make something better, whether it’s creating safer digital experiences, uplifting a team, or helping leaders think differently about security. Cybersecurity is one of the few fields where your work protects people you may never meet, and that responsibility has shaped the way I show up every day.
It’s why I lead with purpose rather than process, always thinking about the human impact behind every decision. I once said on a podcast that cybersecurity often feels like being a digital police officer; we protect technology, data, core assets, and ultimately the people behind them.
The beauty of this industry is that there’s a place for every kind of passion:
If you love coding, you can become an AppSec engineer.
If you’re curious about behaviour, you can drive security awareness.
If you like building and connecting systems, become a network engineer.
If you love puzzles, go into threat hunting.
I can’t express how grateful I am to have found a career where my passion has only grown stronger from day one to today and still feels just as exciting.
My Tech Career Milestone
Could you share a defining moment or a key achievement in your tech career that has been particularly impactful or meaningful to you?
One of the defining moments in my career goes back to my days as a Risk Analyst. I remember feeling overwhelmed by noisy, scattered data and watching stakeholders struggle to make sense of what really mattered. Instead of accepting it as “just how things are,” I partnered with our data analytics team to build meaningful, clear metrics that cut through the noise.
The shift was incredible. Leaders finally had visibility, conversations became sharper, and decisions were based on insight rather than instinct. That experience taught me the real power of translating complexity into something people can act on. It was the first time I felt, “I can change how a whole organisation thinks about security.”
There have been many proud moments since, but that one stays close because it showed me that impact doesn’t always come from big titles or big projects; sometimes it starts with seeing a problem, caring enough to fix it, and bringing the right people together to make it happen.
Empowering Women in Tech: Real Stories, Career Advice, and Tips
From your experience, what essential advice and practical tips would you offer to women aspiring to establish a successful career in tech?
A few things I wish someone had told me earlier:
Don’t shrink yourself to fit the room; grow the room.
Take the role before the title comes. Half my career moves happened because I stepped in before being asked.
Stay wildly curious. Tech evolves daily; curiosity keeps you relevant.
Build your story. Technical skills matter, but your ability to communicate your impact is what opens doors.
Find your people. Mentors, sponsors, peers; your community can be your strength on the days you question yourself.
And honestly, don’t let anyone decide what “type” of tech woman you should be. We belong everywhere.
Who would you recommend to join the WomenTech Network, and why?
Anyone who wants community, inspiration, and global connection should join.
WomenTech Network brings together people from 179 countries, reaches 4.7 million globally, and grows through the support of 13,000 Global Ambassadors and 150,000 tech leaders.
It’s a place where you can learn, feel supported, share your voice, and be part of something truly global. I’ve seen firsthand how uplifting it is to be surrounded by others who want to see you succeed.
Thank you again for recognising my journey. It means more than words can say.
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