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During my childhood, I wanted to be an engineer like my father. He is an electrical engineer. My mother was a Physics highschool teacher. So physics and maths were no brainer for me. My parents encouraged me a lot. My mom would take me to science museums and exhibitions. My father would sign me and my siblings into school field trips to visit power plants and wind farms. I am very grateful to them for planting the seeds of love of science in us at an early stage. By the time I reached highschool, I knew I wanted engineering schools but didn\u2019t know what speciality. I heard about computer science. I wasn\u2019t into \u201cvideo games\u201d or hacking movies like the other guys in highschool. There was that idea, that those profiles chose IT. Friends and relatives saying \u201cbut I don\u2019t see you as an IT engineer\u201d, \u201cWhy don\u2019t you go for medicine?\u201d, \u201cYou could be a university professor because it\u2019s a good balance for mothers for your future family life\u201d.
However, I wanted to be an engineer and I knew the IT sector was a developing field and there would be many job opportunities out there. I chose a computer science engineering university path. I did my graduation internship thesis in Japan. After which, I was recruited by the same company and started my career in Japan. Now, I am starting a new job with a German consulting firm as a Data Scientist. <\/p>\n
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Implement the change you want to see in the world.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_5_font=”|600|||||||” header_5_text_align=”right” header_5_text_color=”#8040BC” header_5_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”40px|||40px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ custom_padding=”40px|||40px|false|false” border_width_left=”5px” border_color_left=”#CCCCCC” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_5_text_align=”right” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I studied CS engineering for 5 years in Tunisia. The first 2 years were great. The following 3 years were not great in terms of course content. But I got more time to be active in volunteering work like launching the Computer 4 Everyone project where we collected old computers and fixed them in order to donate them to under-priviliged children in rural areas.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/femstem.eu\/media\/femstem-mouna-balghouthi-2.jpg” title_text=”femstem-mouna-balghouthi-2″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ max_width=”500px” hover_enabled=”0″ z_index_tablet=”0″ box_shadow_style=”preset1″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Showing one of the kids the basics of using a desktop computer on one of our projects trips<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_5_font=”|600|||||||” header_5_text_align=”right” header_5_text_color=”#8040BC” header_5_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”40px|||40px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” border_width_left=”5px” border_color_left=”#CCCCCC” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_5_text_align=”right” custom_padding=”40px|||40px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I work at foobar agency GmbH, a Software engineering & consulting firm. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_5_font=”|600|||||||” header_5_text_align=”right” header_5_text_color=”#8040BC” header_5_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”40px|||40px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” border_width_left=”5px” border_color_left=”#CCCCCC” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_5_text_align=”right” custom_padding=”40px|||40px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I would like to work for a United Nations entity or the ICRC, organizations of the humanitarian sector.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_5_font=”|600|||||||” header_5_text_align=”right” header_5_text_color=”#8040BC” header_5_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”40px|||40px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” border_width_left=”5px” border_color_left=”#CCCCCC” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_5_text_align=”right” custom_padding=”40px|||40px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I like being outdoors in nature, whether it’s hiking in the mountains or walking by the seaside. Yes, not all techies are introverts and hooked on coffee. I am a herbal tea person and I\u2019d say quite extroverted.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” locked=”off”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_5_font=”|600|||||||” header_5_text_align=”right” header_5_text_color=”#8040BC” header_5_line_height=”1.4em” custom_padding=”40px|||40px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” border_width_left=”5px” border_color_left=”#CCCCCC” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_5_text_align=”right” custom_padding=”40px|||40px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Don\u2019t be intimidated. There is no specific profile you have to fit in. I remember at my first professional experience, I was trying not to look too \u201cgirly\u201d and join the cool conversations, but after a while I realized I didn\u2019t need to and was just being me. We are breaking stereotypes. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Tell us about your career path.Why did you choose a STEM profession? Was your interest in STEM encouraged? During my childhood, I wanted to be an engineer like my father. He is an electrical engineer. My mother was a Physics highschool teacher. So physics and maths were no brainer for me. 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Do you have any memorable experiences to share?<\/h5>\n
Where do you work?
\nWhat would you do during a typical day at work? What do you enjoy most about your job?
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The day will be a mix between planning meetings, technical discussions and programming.
I enjoy working on real data to understand customers behaviours (in ecommerce for example).<\/p>\nWhat are your plans and aspirations for the future?<\/h5>\n
What do you like to do outside of work? What are your passions and hobbies?<\/h5>\n
What advice would you give to other young girls and women who plan to pursue a STEM career?<\/h5>\n
STEM is an ocean. Just board the ship, you may plan for a destination but then fall in love with another island. <\/p>\n