Every career path is unique – shaped by academic background, professional strengths, and personal preferences – but we will often face common challenges and similar choices. The lessons learned by others provide valuable references and advice on key questions such as:
- How have experienced STEM professionals navigated their journeys?
- How did they evaluate their options and overcome obstacles?
- What mistakes have they made that you can avoid?
Hear three different stories from within SWE’s European community and the advice they have for you.
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Meet the Speakers
Madhuparna Datta, Application Engineer Architect, Cadence Design Systems Ltd.
Started off in PCB & FPGA design background in Telecom, Madhuparna then moved to the EDA industry. Initial area was conducting research on Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) while next phase at Cadence has spanned across Silicon-Package-Board as well as Digital Design and Implementation business units. Currently leading digital and signoff campaigns across the region.
Loves volunteering and currently Secretary of local Timebank which is all about community volunteering. Mentored several young engineers and keen on seeing younger generation interested in STEM. Passion for STEM led to the Global Ambassador role for Society of Women Engineers (SWE). Founded the SWE Cambridgeshire affiliate in September 2022 which has women engineers from different organizations and specializations.
Specialties: Mentoring & Coaching, Leading technical campaigns, Community volunteering, VLSI & EDA expertise, STEM ambassador
Stella Duzsar,
Sr. Global Account Manager - Automotive, Wolfspeed
Stella Duzsar was born and raised in Ukraine in a multinational family, and is currently living in Germany, working for Silicon Carbide industry leader Wolfspeed. Passionate about technology, and its impact on quality of life, with almost 20 years of experience in high tech companies, Stella is loyal to her principles, e.g., treating everyone with respect, regardless of social status, position, age or race. She graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine and Catholic University of Sacred Heart , Italy and holds an MA in International Economics Relations, and MA in European Studies and Global Affairs.
Being also mother of 2 small children (4 and 6), she is a STEM promoter from an early age.
Vishakha S Joshi,
Software Engineer, Collins Aerospace
Vishakha is a graduate in Production Engineering, and a postgraduate in Software Engineering. She had completed her bachelor’s degree in India, and master’s degree from City, University of London, UK. She has more than 13 years of professional experience working for different service and product organizations.
Vishakha works at Collins Aerospace from 8 years as a software engineer. She is a part of business applications team, and works on the automation of business processes, interacting with business stakeholders and application teams across different locations. Vishakha is a Kathak (Indian classical dance form) dancer, and likes reading and travelling. She is a mother of 2 children (16 & 11).
