Rasha Friji

General Info

What will be your most valuable contribution to your TechWomen host company?

I consider that, apart from my expertise in Artificial Intelligence domain and the multiple stories and experiences I would share, my most valuable contribution to the host company would be my "unbounded" mindset . I claim that innovation is the essence of everything I am doing and how I am doing it. For years, I have been working on identifying innovative solutions and fostering innovation at different aspects: training, work methodology, problem solving, communication etc. I have been continuously committed to innovation as an axial activity for the sustainability and competitiveness of the company.

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

1. Improve my leadership skills.
2. Acquire a good understanding of business administration terminology and concepts..
3. Experience new project management methodologies.

Mentorship Characteristic

• Attend company-wide meetings and/or team meetings
• Have exposure to the company culture
• Visit an office or attend a site-visit
• Focus on leadership skills building
• Have exposure to specialized industry techniques

Ideal Company Type

An ideal company for my mentorship would be a large-size technological research and consulting company with a strong knowledge-sharing culture.

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

1. Flexible
2. Reliable
3. Solution-oriented

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

Empower my profile with a new set of skills and knowledge (especially leadership, business administration, growth strategies maybe, etc.) that can open up new professional opportunities for me.

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

My plan to leverage my experience and network to impact Tunisia is : Step1: Focus on sharing with the community upon my return, via publications and various media outlets, my experience as a participant in TechWomen. I will focus on the skills and insights I acquired by interacting with the community. Step2: I will Identify efficient tools and frameworks to transfer my earned knowledge and discuss the concrete solutions and projects that I can start working on. Step3: I will maintain contact with TechWomen network by creating exchange channels with network members and building bridges with their counterparts from Tunisia.

Work History

Years of Full-time Work Experience

7

Primary Professional Focus

• Overseeing the delivery of technology products
• Scientist and researcher
• Technical training

Education History