Read about Lama Ahmad

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

I was seeking a new career in a professional environment.

What has been your favorite IT project at the United Nations and what was your technical contribution?

My favorite IT project was building a tool from scratch to create surveys and collect data. I was responsible for meeting with clients, collecting data and transforming this data into functional requirements. I built the system from scratch, complete with visualizations and reports.

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

Nowadays, the technology field is the most progressive and successful. It's a field where you are constantly evolving and improving.