I am a Partner in Technology Strategy & Architecture, which belongs to Enterprise Technology Performance portfolio. I advise clients how to design their IT and data architectures, how to setup IT organization, introduce agile @ scale, and how to run digital transformation programs. I joined Deloitte in February 2017

How did you get your first job in Technology Consulting?

I started my first job in November 2000 in technology consulting company. As I graduated from economics university, I didn’t know much about technology. At the beginning it was a bit challenging, but my team was as much interested in my success as I was, so everyone was very helpful, supporting me in getting knowledge and skills needed.

How did you feel as a woman coming into this industry?

I didn’t find it relevant. Back in 2000, when I started my first job, there were even less women in technology. And although at that time, I knew little about technology, I didn’t feel awkward or lost. The things that really matter are open mind – in technology almost every day there are new ideas and solutions coming - willingness to constantly learn, focusing on problem solving.

What one bit of advice would you give to a young woman wanting to get into Technology Consulting as a career?

Give it a try. There is never too late to learn new skills. And don’t be perfect, don’t try to learn everything – the technology is developing so fast and in so many areas, that it is impossible to know it all. Choose your area of specialization, learn one thing at a time, become expert in what you are doing and enjoy it.

What do you love most about your job at Deloitte?

I love variety of problems to solve, projects to deliver, people met. Possibility to create new things, need for constant ideas generation.

I’m a director in Deloitte Consulting in Serbia and ETP SAP offering leader on a CE South level. I’ve been at Deloitte since February 2006, almost 17 years. I started my career as consultant in the Risk Advisory. During my first 15 years at Deloitte, I have been assisting clients in understanding risks associated with IT and emerging technologies and gaining assurance on controls pertaining to regulatory and other enterprise requirements.

How did you get your role in Deloitte and/or How did you get your first job in Technology Consulting?

After 10 years I spent as a software developer in a big company, I felt that it was about time to expand my knowledge and experience. I saw the continuation of my career at Deloitte as a Technology Consultant as another step in improving my skills and professional career. Just before my arrival, two colleagues left Deloitte and I was supposed to replace them on a quality assurance project for the implementation of an ERP system in an insurance company. Even then, it was clear to me that Deloitte is a company that respects diversity, gender equality, and the integrity of everyone. To be successful in Technology Consulting and have a career on the upward swing, you need technical knowledge, but also other skills such as communication, presentation, leadership, and coaching. The fact that I’m a woman has never stopped me from developing my career. I went through all the levels, starting from consultant.

What one bit of advice would you give to a young woman wanting to get into Technology Consulting as a career?

The tech industry is changing rapidly, and as for every woman who likes to learn, solve problems, continuously be side by side with the changes, and believe in their own capability, the sky is the limit. Our job is to support the new generation of women who would like to have a career in the technology consulting, that they can be involved without any prejudice, wondering or thinking whether they’re in the right place.

The most important thing for a young woman who wants to work in tech consulting is to let go of all the prejudice and self-restraint. Above all, she should believe that she can be successful, and that Technology Consulting is not destined for men only. I have been working in a predominantly male team since the very beginning of my career at Deloitte. My advice is to define the goal that she wants to achieve, so the steps that need to be taken to come to an achievement will be more easily defined. She should talk with more experienced colleagues about the technical and non-technical skills that are necessary, to learn continuously, to recognize her strengths and weaknesses and to work on their improvement, to be persistent and ready for new opportunities and challenges.

What do you love most about your job at Deloitte?

I'm not one of those people who like a predictable future and repetitive jobs. What I like the most about working at Deloitte is that there is no routine, every project is different from the other ones, with a different level of complexity of the activities that need to be performed, a new challenge and a new opportunity to learn something. We work with the largest corporations, without limitations on geography, industries, clients, and technologies. We have excellent experts from different fields so that the joint work of several teams gives excellent results and added value to the projects we are engaged in and to our clients. I also really like that we have access to different learning platforms and programs.

I'm a Senior Manager in Customer and Marketing portfolio in Romania. I have 15 years of experience in CRM and CMS implementation and application development projects. I am now a Salesforce Country leader and developed Practice in Consulting Deloitte Romania.

Can you describe what were your first few steps when getting started in Tech Consulting?

My journey in technology started more than 15 years ago with the curiosity to understand how to design a website and how to understand the code which developers were writing, but my curiosity didn’t stop there, I started learning about various platforms and had the opportunity to develop my skills in line with the technologies which were entering the market. In the past years I have specialized my skills on various CRM’s and CMS’s, one of them being Salesforce.

How did you get your role in Deloitte?

I had the great opportunity to coordinate a very big project in Europe, was working for a Telekom Company, where Salesforce was the main CRM which was implemented, and I was lucky enough to get the implementation partner in the shoes of Deloitte Central Europe. We have worked side by side as partners for more than two years and we had a successful launch and adoption of the new system in 6 countries and onboarded over 2000 users. Because I liked Deloitte mindset, great expertise and exquisite quality and professionalism, I decided to leave my career and start new with Deloitte as Salesforce Country Leader where I have started developing the Practice in Romania.

What do you love most about your job at Deloitte?

What I love most about my job is that I have an entire team with great expertise and experience, around Europe, which I can leverage in all my projects. For me, it is important to understand the business pains and needs and to bring the right team with the right technology.

Can you give an advice to women in Consulting today? What would you recommend for a career at Tech Consulting.

For all the women out there, which would like to start a career in Technology the only advise I have is: “Be curious”, curiosity will bring you in understanding of how technology works and it will give you the insights on which technological area is suiting you best.

I work as an SAP consultant and am SAP Bulgaria team lead and Co-lead SAP Logistics in Central Europe. It’s been a year that I joined Deloitte.

Can you describe what were your first few steps when getting started in Tech Consulting?

I was learning and practicing a lot as I was fascinated about technology and gaining the knowledge of SAP to become an expert in it. I was trying to understand business and how this can reflect in the system. Besides my technical skills and experience, I am responsive and problem-solving person. I suppose that was noticed and helped me to develop as team leader.

What one bit of advice would you give to a young woman wanting to get into Technology Consulting?

Be confident and persistent. Do not think too much about the future and obstacles you may encounter. Focus on the present and develop your skills. This will make your future better.

What do you love most about your job at Deloitte?

I love working in the international team, cooperating with people with diverse approaches and experiences. What is fascinating in my daily tasks is the possibility to get familiar with different kind of businesses. I appreciate that Deloitte gives me a chance to access newest technologies.

I'm a Manager in Finance and Performance team in Czech Republic. I joined Deloitte over 6 years ago. I specialize in Smart Planning which means that most of my work is about leading implementations of Anaplan platform for planning, be it financial, supply chain, or even workforce planning.

How did you get your first job in Technology Consulting?

I found about an open position from my friend who was working in the team, applied and passed the recruitment process a few months before my graduation. My move towards Technology Consulting started during my first year in Deloitte. I knew that I wanted to focus on business finance. Since my bosses were aware of that, they gave me the opportunity to attend Anaplan training which was a great choice. I went through trainings and certifications, got heaps of hands-on experience on projects and spent countless days cracking formulas. This investment in my model building skills is one of the key things that helped speed up my growth.

What one bit of advice would you give to a young woman wanting to get into Technology Consulting?

Don't let your fears and doubts and senseless prejudices deter you from asking for the job, going for the challenging project, or advocating for yourself. Remember that Technology Consulting is so much more than coding – you are able to grow into various different directions incl. project management, business process expertise or UX design.

What do you love most about your job at Deloitte?

I love the fact that our work doesn't end with a paper or slide deck. We build tangible solutions which help our clients make better decisions from day one. I also appreciate the high level of freedom I have in how and when I do things, at the same time meeting my responsibilities and commitments.

I am a Quality Engineering Senior Consultant and my tasks are mostly Test Management related. I have been with Deloitte for 4 months. I started this summer and I already know that I went with the right decision. I am looking forward to every moment of this new chapter of my life. In my role I am working closely with the service line lead, I take part in the recruitment process by conducting technical interviews, project staffing, analyzing client demands and preparing business proposals. On projects, I am responsible for the planning, coordination, and control of various test activities.

What one bit of advice would you give to a young woman wanting to get into Technology Consulting as a career?

Don’t be afraid, you are enough! I always thought that technology is something that is not for me, and this is not a path that I should follow. I started my studies to be a vet, but things got in a different direction and ironically, I work in Technology Consulting for more than 8 years. At first, I was afraid, because based on my previous workplaces, it was never easy to start and get integrated in a new team and environment. To my great surprise, everything was flawless, the people were helpful and kind all the time, and then I understood…here everyone is open minded and recipient. I love what I do, and I couldn’t imagine a better work environment or consider another carrier path.

What do you love most about your job at Deloitte?

I enjoy going to my workplace every day! I love a little bit of everything — the planning, the communication with different teams and clients, the creative aspects, the cyclical nature of the job, and my co-workers. And this is because of the mindset of the people and the outstanding work environment. Our industry is so different than others. In the IT world, relationships go on for many years and you want to take care of this relationships. You want every situation to have positive outcomes. For this, networking is paramount, and Deloitte provides every possibility to fulfill this activity.

Can you give an advice to women in Consulting today? What would you recommend for a career at Tech Consulting?

My advice to women in Consulting today would be: Have a "can and will do" attitude! Be brave when presented with opportunities and despite of self-doubt go for it anyway! It is not about being a woman anymore, the consulting world has changed a lot over the years. Compared to the past, today all the consulting firms are putting lot of effort in recruiting women across all levels. The most important thing is to be yourself and work for the dreams that you want to achieve. Don’t be intimidated by the fact that you are a woman in a men-dominated industry, it is important not to change your character or behave like an iron maiden and don’t let your fear stand in your way. Use every possible situation to empower and embolden you! Be your own superwoman!

I am a Senior Consultant in Strategy, Analytics and M&A stream focusing on data analytics, data visualization, task mining and process mining technologies. I have been working in Deloitte for 2 years now.

How did you get your first job in Technology Consulting?

Before joining Deloitte, I was a consultant in a Slovak process mining company. It was my first experience with Technology Consulting. Honestly, I wasn’t sure what exactly consulting was back then, but I liked the combination of technology and communication with clients. After gaining some experience, I wanted to move to the next level, so I applied to Deloitte.

What one bit of advice would you give to a young woman wanting to get into Technology Consulting?

My advice, based on my experience, is to try – make the first step. If your gut feeling is saying you that technology consulting could be something for you, go for it. I didn’t know what the process mining technology was about, but I really liked the atmosphere in the company, how helpful and supportive my colleagues were. Same is at Deloitte. It is easier when you have some technical background, however, what is more important is to be willing to learn, dedicate some time for it and enjoy broadening your skills around new technologies. What really matters is your proactivity and mindset.

What do you love most about your job at Deloitte?

I love many things at Deloitte, mainly diversity of the projects and people. We work on complex projects where it is your job to deliver a part of it. You quickly create the sense of ownership and responsibility because you can see an impact of your job on overall project. You face different business challenges which give you a solid base on how the businesses are run. Besides technology, you can learn things like managing clients’ expectations, resolving problems, change management.

I am happy to be part of a fantastic team – cooperation and possibility to use your strengths is a great value here.

I have been working at Deloitte for a year and a half now, and it still feels like it was yesterday when I was first stepped my feet in the Deloitte offices in Tirana. I work as a Software QA Tester and my role is to participate in software testing of the system for our clients. I am part of Digital Banking Solutions team in Deloitte Digital.

What one bit of advice would you give to a young woman wanting to get into Technology Consulting?

My advice would be: Never Give up! If you really put your mind into it, you can achieve your goals. While you are at young age try to experiment with different fields of technology and find your passion. There are a lot of opportunities for you out there. Also, work hard and never quit! We need more women in Technology Consulting.

What do you love most about your job at Deloitte?

What I love most about my job at Deloitte is the work environment. Truly, during my time here I have found friends among colleagues. I also love what I do, especially considering the fact that I am lucky to work with the best, even across the borders. I have always followed my passion in this long journey.