Samantha Mugeni Niyoyita

General Info

What will be your most valuable contribution to your TechWomen mentorship?

During my mentorship at the host company, I will utilize my experience in manufacturing practices and organizational skills to provide support and collaborate closely with the team. My goal is to learn from their knowledge and expertise while making valuable contributions throughout the entire mentorship journey. I will actively engage with and show dedication to my mentors, fostering a cohesive team environment to facilitate efficient and effective work.

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

1. Hands-on experience with industry-relevant projects such as system modeling and optimization techniques.
2. Gain knowledge on emerging industrial technologies.
3. Receive guidance on career opportunities in the fields of engineering systems.

Mentorship Characteristic

• Have exposure to the company culture
• Identify workshops or certificate programs to further my learning after the program has ended
• Focus on leadership skills building
• Identify a short-term project I can work on at the partnering company
• Have exposure to specialized industry techniques

Ideal Company Type

An ideal company would be an industry-leading organization that values diversity, professional development, and emphasizes research and development while having global outreach. I wish to have the opportunity to be part of a project team within such an organization, where I can be exposed to the implementation of cutting-edge technologies, gain cross-cultural experiences that foster my personal and professional growth.

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

1. Organized
2. Goal-oriented
3. Outgoing

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

Through the TechWomen mentorship, I hope to gain exposure to the latest technologies with experienced mentors from esteemed organizations, fostering the growth of my project management and leadership skills. This experience will help equip me with practical skills in developing sustainable strategies for large-scale projects, from design to implementation. I also look forward to leveraging the valuable networks formed during the program for future initiatives and collaboration.

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

After the TechWomen program, I hope to leverage my experience and the connections I've made to develop and implement innovative solutions to the challenges that hinder access to quality education in remote and underserved areas of my home country. In addition, I aim to inspire the youth to drive a positive change in education by actively working to reduce the dropout rates in their own communities.

Work History

Years of Full-time Work Experience

5

Primary Professional Focus

• Overseeing the delivery of technology products
• Scientist and researcher
• Technical product design

Education History