What does the future look like for those who will be creating it?
Discussion on the impact of AI and other emerging technologies on the future of STEM careers is largely driven by established leaders – but what do early-stage professionals and recent graduates think it means for their prospects? Do their views align or contrast with established professionals in the corporate world?
Join us on 27 Jan. at 13:00 CET for a discussion on these questions. Our speakers will be Bronagh McMullan, Territory Sales Engineer, Henkel Ireland Distribution Ltd. and Kaoutar El Bachiri, Embedded Systems (IoT) Student, Polytech Lille, 2nd year. Our host will be Ozge Senan, Channel Development Manager, New Energy Solutions, at Cummins.
This session is free and open to all.
Bronagh McMullan, Territory Sales Engineer, Henkel Ireland Distribution Ltd.
Bronagh McMullan studied Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry in University College Dublin. Her final year research projects were in superparamagnetic nanoparticles for bio sensing, and the transmission dynamics of Covid 19.
After university, she worked as a Product Development Chemist at Henkel R&D, Dublin in the Anaerobic/Machinery Adhesives Lab for 1.5 years, working on H&S and Sustainability upgrades to Hero product formulations.
Bronagh then changed role to become a Technical Sales Engineer for industrial customers where she has been for the past +2.5 years. The role includes technically supporting customers (from design-production-post market), account management, and business development.
Her main customers in Ireland include the world’s top 10 medical device companies, as well as manufacturers in the energy and utilities sector.
Originally from Northern Ireland Bronagh has have lived in Dublin for 10 years. She aims to start a master's in engineering in 2026.
Kaoutar El Bachiri, Embedded Systems (IoT) Student, Polytech Lille
Kaoutar El Bachiri is a final-year engineering student in Embedded Systems and IoT at Polytech Lille, France.
Throughout her studies, she has developed a strong interest in embedded software, cybersecurity, and connected systems.
Kaoutar has an international profile and a deep curiosity for the world. She loves traveling, discovering new cultures, and networking. Those experiences have shaped both who she is and how she approaches engineering.
At engineering school, she started a SWE Student Affiliate to create meaningful connections and share experiences. Being involved with SWE has been a defining part of her journey to grow both personally and professionally.
As she approaches graduation, she is excited to continue building a career that combines technology, people, and international experiences.
Ozge Senan, Channel Development Manager, New Energy Solutions, Cummins
Ozge Senan is originally from Izmir, Turkey and moved to Ankara in 1998 to pursue a BSc in Mechanical Engineering at ODTU-Middle East Technical University.
During her final year, she discovered a deep interest in internal combustion engine design, which set the course for her professional journey.
After graduating in 2003, she began her career at BMC as a Design Engineer working on engine applications for buses and trucks. In 2007, she joined Cummins as an Engine Application Engineer. Over the next 16 years, she held a variety of engineering roles supporting On‑Highway, Off‑Highway, Defence and Marine markets collaborating with global teams and leading complex integration projects.
In 2023, Ozge embraced a new challenge by joining the Cummins Power Generation Marketing team. This opportunity brought her and her family to Madrid, Spain where she works as the Europe Channel Development Manager for Cummins New Energy Solutions across Europe.
