Across Orange - from Egypt to India and beyond - women are building unique and exciting careers in tech. These inspiring stories highlight the challenges, successes, and diverse career paths of women in the tech world.
A multifaceted career
Nemat - Head of IT operations and cloud management, Egypt:
"My career at Orange has been exciting, full of energy and growth. I’ve worked across several departments, taken on wider responsibilities, and led transversal projects with new clients. From operations and management to project management and the cloud, this variety has truly enriched my experience. Sixteen years on, I continue to evolve with the market; develop my skills, and I’m proud to have built my career at Orange."
"My career at Orange has been exciting, full of energy and growth. I’ve worked across several departments, taken on wider responsibilities, and led transversal projects with new clients. From operations and management to project management and the cloud, this variety has truly enriched my experience. Sixteen years on, I continue to evolve with the market; develop my skills, and I’m proud to have built my career at Orange."
Growing with Orange and finding balance
Sneha Chauhan – Head of customer service, India:
"I am happy to be part of Orange. In my role, I have grown a lot, both professionally and personally. Professionally, I would say I have learned a great deal by working on solving customer problems, which has exposed me to many different situations. I am constantly learning new things. Personally, from my marriage to our moving into a new home, Orange has played an important role in my journey. I truly enjoy the work-life balance here, and it has helped me manage everything."
"I am happy to be part of Orange. In my role, I have grown a lot, both professionally and personally. Professionally, I would say I have learned a great deal by working on solving customer problems, which has exposed me to many different situations. I am constantly learning new things. Personally, from my marriage to our moving into a new home, Orange has played an important role in my journey. I truly enjoy the work-life balance here, and it has helped me manage everything."
Continuous learning to keep up
Carol - Service manager, head of cloud services, Egypt:
"My day starts quite early: I drop my daughter off at school, then head to work. I like to begin my day with some ‘thinking’ activities: planning the day, preparing what needs to be done, checking important emails, and so on. Then I attend meetings; I enjoy working with people, but also being efficient! I usually end my day by reviewing my emails and making sure I haven’t missed anything important. In a world where technology evolves rapidly, you must always stay current. That’s why I usually dedicate a few hours each week (2 to 3) to training or reading articles that help me keep up with tech developments."
"My day starts quite early: I drop my daughter off at school, then head to work. I like to begin my day with some ‘thinking’ activities: planning the day, preparing what needs to be done, checking important emails, and so on. Then I attend meetings; I enjoy working with people, but also being efficient! I usually end my day by reviewing my emails and making sure I haven’t missed anything important. In a world where technology evolves rapidly, you must always stay current. That’s why I usually dedicate a few hours each week (2 to 3) to training or reading articles that help me keep up with tech developments."
Finding your place in tech
Isha - Client project director for Siemens and Siemens Healthineers, India:
"I start my day by preparing breakfast and lunch for my family, and preparing for the day. Once ready, I dive into work; each day is a new adventure and learning experience. Some days are more demanding than others, but I am fortunate to be surrounded by the best people, personally and professionally, who inspire and motivate me. Even if I think work never really ends because there is always ‘something more’ to do, at some point I decide to disconnect at the end of the day and go have dinner with my family."
"I start my day by preparing breakfast and lunch for my family, and preparing for the day. Once ready, I dive into work; each day is a new adventure and learning experience. Some days are more demanding than others, but I am fortunate to be surrounded by the best people, personally and professionally, who inspire and motivate me. Even if I think work never really ends because there is always ‘something more’ to do, at some point I decide to disconnect at the end of the day and go have dinner with my family."
Taking pride in the impact of your work
Madhu - Facilitator, trainer, and agile coach, India:
"I believe no job is difficult if you are aware of the value you bring. When you work in IT at Orange, you directly contribute to profitability and customer value, so I strongly recommend you join us."
"I believe no job is difficult if you are aware of the value you bring. When you work in IT at Orange, you directly contribute to profitability and customer value, so I strongly recommend you join us."
Feeling supported in your career
Ankita - Executive assistant, India:
"My family always reminds me how lucky I am to work in such a wonderful company. The 2020 pandemic taught us not only that this company supports us, but also that it supports our families. Don’t fear what lies ahead; you will always learn a lot. We aim to keep improving ourselves and strive to deliver an outstanding customer experience."
"My family always reminds me how lucky I am to work in such a wonderful company. The 2020 pandemic taught us not only that this company supports us, but also that it supports our families. Don’t fear what lies ahead; you will always learn a lot. We aim to keep improving ourselves and strive to deliver an outstanding customer experience."
