Poonam Chaudhary

What brought you to a career in technology at the United Nations?

I studied Electronics and Electrical Engineering. But i specifically wanted to be network engg. I have to clear more Cisco exams to be able to work on network equipment's. What's challenging about my job is, technology changes very fast and to keep up with it you have to keep learning, keep reading. There is never a dull moment as no repeated job, and you are always growing by learning new technologies. I started my career with it and never thought of changing it once. Wants to grow more in technology. It's fun, exciting, challenging. I enjoy what i do.

What has been your favorite technology project or initiative at the United Nations and why? What was your contribution?

Checkpoint federation project and Setting up VAN's for remote locations in Somalia with internet connectivity, voice and other Servies. Making the van readily available and transport them to sectors. I was a part of technical team who was configuring and implementing routers, switches, firewalls, Voice routers or call managers.

What advice would you give women interested in pursuing a field in technology?

If you can dream it, you can do it. Believe in yourself.