Ahlem Benazzouz

General Info

The Top Three Things I Would Like to Learn or Experience During my Mentorship

1. Learn the strategies for research, technological development and innovation.
2. Learn more about e-health technologies in diagnosis and therapy.
3. Develop expertise in User interface Design, IoT, Artificial Intelligent, and improve my leadership skills.

Mentorship Characteristic

• Participate in a skills-building course, either provided by my mentor’s company or identify a free resource online
• Identify workshops or certificate programs to further my learning after the program has ended
• Focus on leadership skills building
• Have exposure to specialized industry techniques

Ideal Company Type

For me, the ideal company for mentorship placement is one where I will improve my problem solving and research skills, and explore new innovative technologies, especially in healthcare. The company where I will enhance my career and strengthen my leadership skills, and learn more about smart technology devices, IoT, Healthcare platforms, e-diagnosis, e-therapy, and Artificial Intelligent (AI). I like company culture that supports and motivates me, the one that is open to questions and suggestions, as well as a positive environment where I can be myself, and express my ideas.

What are three adjectives that best describe you in the work place?

1. Curious
2. Persistent
3. Creative

What impact will your mentorship have on your career and professional path?

Tech-Women mentorship will not only help me to improve my skills but also enhance my career, gain professional guidance that will help me to strengthen my leadership skills at work, identify growth opportunities in my career path, develop my research skills, and put me on the right track.

After participating in the TechWomen program, how will you leverage your mentorship experience to make an impact in your home country?

TechWomen program will be a wonderful experience, I will gain a lot of knowledge and new skills. I will leverage this experience to support and encourage Algerian women and girls, furthermore, I will develop action plans to overcome socioeconomic challenges in my community, especially in rural areas. I will share all that I will learn from this program with my community and my professional network through Webinars, presentations, and blogs, and inspire girls from my village to pursue their interests in STEM and get the concept of STEM are male-dominated fields out of their mindset.

Work History

Years of Full-time Work Experience

3

Primary Professional Focus

• Bio or medical technology
• Scientist and researcher
• Technical training

Education History