In high school I was good in maths and science, so I was encouraged to study nursing or become a teacher. I studied maths at Northeastern University in Boston. After my third year at Northeastern, they started a Computer Science program, which maths students were encouraged to join. So, I suppose I fell into IT as a natural progression from maths.

I don't think girls are encouraged enough to enter a career in IT today. Unfortunately, IT is still seen as a geekie profession. There needs to be more women working in IT to encourage girls to enter it.

What does your current role as principal of Nordic Technology consist of and what are you working on?

My job entails consulting with government departments in the areas of IT strategy, enterprise architecture and IT governance. I am currently working with a large government department in developing a governance and measurement approach for a major IT project. The most exciting part to the role is working with different people in business and technology to achieve an outcome.

What do you find most challenging about your work?