6th November
16.15
Finlandsgade 20, 8200 Aarhus N
What’s it like to be a woman in tech? There are likely many answers to this question. At this event, we will attempt to provide some of them by introducing you to four different speakers – all women working in IT and Tech with diverse backgrounds and stories of how they arrived at their current positions.
The purpose of this event is to showcase different career paths and give students (of all genders) an insight into women’s careers and journeys into today’s job market.
We aim to inspire students by offering them the opportunity to meet women from the industry, hear their stories, and learn about the various opportunities and career paths available.
If you join, you get the opportunity to:
- Meet inspiring women who work in the IT and Tech industries
- Learn about different career paths
- Network with potential future employers and fellow students
- Discuss the significance of gender and career
PROGRAM
Subject to change
16.00: Doors open
16.15: Welcome by TECH Hub Aarhus and ORBIT
16.20: Lena Todnem, Software Developer and Scrum Master, Systematic: 404 Role Model Not Found
16.40: Carolina Von Essen, Data Scientist, Grundfos: From Exoplanets to Pumps: What Space Teaches Us About Water
17.00: Break
17.15: Helena Marie Meyer, Software Pilot, Trifork: Woman in tech - 10 things I wish I had known
17.35: Simone Temberg Fjederholt, Associate Patent Attorney, Zacco: Patent industry as a career path
17.55: Network and sandwich
18.30: Thank you for today
MEET YOUR SPEAKERS
Lena Todnem
Lena is a software developer with a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, working at Systematic. Having just moved to Copenhagen, she is excited about new opportunities both professionally and personally. Soon, she will take her Scrum Master certification, looking forward to combining her technical expertise with agile leadership.
Helena Marie Meyer
Helena graduated in 2005 from Aarhus University in Computer Science and Mathematics. She loves to learn about new technologies and be inspired, but also enjoys inspiring others by hosting hackathons and speaking at IT events. She works as a software developer at Trifork, Aarhus, where she builds software solutions for the Danish healthcare system.
Carolina von Essen
Carolina von Essen is a Senior Data Scientist at Grundfos, where she applies artificial intelligence to solve complex challenges in water technology, and a researcher at DTU Space, where she models planet-hosting stellar systems in detail. Originally from Argentina, Carolina holds a PhD in astrophysics from Hamburg University, Germany, and a Master’s in Astrophysics from the University of La Plata, Argentina. Her scientific journey spans postdoctoral research and assistant professorships at Goettingen University, Aarhus University, and Vilnius University, with a specialization in exoplanetary sciences. She has led international collaborations and contributed to groundbreaking discoveries in exoplanet atmospheres. Beyond her technical expertise, Carolina is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM, drawing from over two decades of experience navigating and improving work environments for women in science.
Simone Temberg Fjederholt
Simone works as an Associate Patent Attorney at the IP-firm Zacco in Aarhus. She graduated from Aarhus University in 2023 with a degree in Electrical Energy Technology Engineering. After graduating, she landed a dream job she didn’t know existed while studying. Simone will share her path into the patent industry and discuss why she is passionate about combining technical knowledge with patent expertise and precise wording to protect inventions.
LANGUAGE
This event will be in English.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
This event is free and open to anyone with an interest in the topic. People of all genders are welcome.
LOCATION
ORBIT Event Space: Finlandsgade 20 (building 5122), 8200 Aarhus N. Follow the black building down along the side and you will find the ORBIT Event Space. There will also be signs to guide you. Still in doubt, let Nichlaes show you the way.
REGISTRATION
If you have any questions about this event, please feel free to contact Litte Dalsgaard, ORBIT Lab Community Manager,
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering: litte@ece.au.dk