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Meet our Women in Tech

Women in Tech - Marije Zomerdijk ORTEC Data Science Consulting

Marije | Women in Tech

Marije Zomerdijk on Leadership & Visibility

From stepping back to stepping up, she shares insights on three valuable lessons she learned in leadership: authenticity, taking control of your own career, and adaptability.

Women in Tech - Bouchra Ben Zahir - Software Engineer at ORTEC

Bouchra | Women in Tech

Be your own cheerleader | Writing my own script

In a world that often seeks to discourage us – or we (unconsciously) discourage ourselves -, Bouchra's story reminds us that the only limits that exist are the ones we place upon ourselves. “You define your own life: don’t let others write your script.”

Women in Tech - Irina Surcel - ORTEC Recruiter

Irina | Women in Tech

Women uplifting women | From individual power to collective impact

Instead of taking the rather conventional and expected career path, Irina decided to make her own choices and changed careers. She is now doing what makes her truly happy: “I can’t imagine not doing this job.” ____

Women in Tech - Marianne Wilde - ORTEC

Marianne | Women in Tech

Talent knows no gender | From boundaries to breakthroughs

With her move to the United States which offered her impressive opportunities, she stands tall as a woman in tech, defying stereotypes and breaking barriers.

Melek Akan - ORTEC UX Designer Women in Tech

Melek | Women in Tech

A journey to confidence | From feeling like a young girl to knowing my worth

When entering the tech sector and being one of the few women, below thirty, and from a different cultural background, she found it quite challenging to find her way. Melek’s story is the perfect example of finding self-belief first.

Women in Tech - Kim Dekker - ORTEC Business Lead

Kim | Women in Tech

The ‘impossible’ or ‘I’m possible’ | From professional dance to tech

With a background in professional dance and Neuroscience, it might surprise you to hear that Kim now works in tech. Her story is the perfect example of the power of perseverance and making something that might seem impossible at first, possible.

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ORTEC's Women in Tech

Numerous research shows the benefits of having a diverse workforce. Within the technology (tech) industry, women have been a vital part since the beginning, yet they are still underrepresented. In fact, women make up barely a third of workers in tech according to a report by The World Bank. The number has even been declining in the past decades. A report by Accenture attributes much of this decline to a lack of inclusivity for women in the industry.

‘ORTEC’s Women in Tech’ is a series highlighting some of our amazing women. At ORTEC, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce. Nonetheless, with about one third of our workforce identifying as female, we would like to increase this number. By launching ‘ORTEC’s Women in Tech’ series, we aim to inspire women to enter the tech industry – we can tell from experience that it’s a great environment to be in!

A series written for women, by women, about women. Interview & text by Linda Janssen.

Life at ORTEC - HQ Zoetermeer - Women in Tech