Sadete Zaiti

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

My studies in Computer Scirences, which were stoped due to the war in my country. Started working in United Nations Mission in Kosova in 1999 as an Admin Assistant who helped colleagues with IT problems which fulfilled me. In 2001 I moved to Information Technology Section which through the years was combined with Comms and now part of Field Technology Section.

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

Throughout more than 23 years in United Nations I have enjoyed every moment that I gave my contribution in the field of Information and communication technology working in all different units from customer support, network and application support, climbing the tower, as well as being engaged in the different projects. The one that I would emphasize is successful completion of Unite Workspace, Cosmos to SharePoint, UNMIK Lean ICT Projects. Being part of the ISO27001 certification process is another success worth mentioning in addition to daily tasks.

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

Follow your passion and enjoy doing it, learn something new every day, believe in your abilities, and be sure to reach out and be a resource to others who might be struggling or need some encouragement; sometimes the best way to learn is by doing it with someone else. Find a team and an environment that allows/helps you to do your best. I was fortunate for being part of the UNMIK FTS Family.