Female Leadership in the embedded systems industry
The Path to Tech Leadership
Monika, could you take us through your journey from being an engineer to becoming the Director of the Embedded Competency Center? How has your background influenced your approach to leadership within the tech industry?
Monika Jaworowska: Even though I graduated with top marks in computer science from a technical university, my career took a somewhat unexpected turn. I spent only three years altogether working as a pure software developer quickly realizing that my primary strengths lie not just in engineering, but more in organizing, planning, and orchestrating the efforts of technical teams on projects while maximizing their potential and competencies. This discovery led me through a progression of roles, from Team Leader to Project Manager, SW Program Leader, Delivery Manager, and ultimately, Competency Center Director.
My journey has been driven by a deep fascination with the transformative potential of technology, particularly in the realm of embedded systems. I've always been captivated by the intricate ways in which they power and refine various sectors and market offerings. As the Director of the Embedded Competency Center, I find myself at the perfect intersection of my deep interest in technology and my eagerness to engage with a wide array of software-driven hardware solutions, varying in applications, size, and complexity. Also, because passion has guided my business journey, I never viewed the challenges I encountered through the lens of my gender but rather saw them as opportunities to bridge gaps in expertise and move ahead.
