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UNDP Women in Tech

 

The Women in Tech series puts the spotlight on women who are championing the advancement of transformative technology and digital innovations across UNDP. By sharing these inspiring individual stories, we hope to encourage others to choose this path and spur gender equality in the digital sector.

 

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Running Mission-Critical IT on Minimal Internet

Ivette joined UNDP Cuba in 2011 as a project assistant before returning to her original field of ICT. Over the years, she has combined technical expertise with a deep sense of purpose.
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From curiosity to helping shape AI at UNDP

Dharshani Seneviratne, shares how her curiosity and drive to improve lives has powered her professional journey into AI. Today, she plays a key role in integrating AI across UNDP’s operations and programmes, while advocating for its responsible and ethical use.

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Leveraging Data Analytics To Anticipate Crises with Marwa Abuqrian

Inspired by her experiences as a child in a refugee camp, Marwa now uses data analytics to anticipate and prevent crises globally.

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Unlocking Geospatial Technologies in UNDP’s Crisis Response with Gaia Rigodanza

Gaia's work leverages advanced digital tools to provide vital data, enabling impactful solutions in some of the world’s most challenging environments.
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From UN Peacekeeping to global IT support with Branka Zelenbaba

Branka's journey shows that a successful career in technology doesn't have to follow a straight line—it’s all about adapting, learning, and growing.
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Ever-learning with Cloud ERP Pillar Lead Shilpa Proddutur

Get an insight into the multidimensional nature of Shipa's work at UNDP, driving her to expand her knowledge and skills in business and accounting.
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Leveraging global technology for local solutions with Emili Jovanovic Lokvenec

Delve into Emili's inspiring work leveraging advanced technology for local-level solutions.

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Advancing Technology at the Special Criminal Court with Bucella Gwladys

Learn about Bucella's journey as an ICT Analyst spearheading digital operations at the Special Criminal Court (SCC) in the Central African Republic.

 

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