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A supportive and positive work environment makes a big impact to your career development, job satisfaction, and overall happiness. Having the employee resource group, Alstom Women of Excellence (AWE), has made all the difference for me. From the beginning, AWE made me feel like I was part of a community and truly belonged. That means a lot for a woman in a male-dominated workforce which can be isolating. My number of work friends increased exponentially and so did my confidence. You cannot perform your best unless you can bring your whole self to work, and AWE helps me embrace my whole self.
Career path
Engineering Domain/Metier Group Manager
Alstom Americas
Started 02/2022 to PresentMap Technical Lead
Alstom Americas
From 09/2021 to 03/2022Civil Application Engineer
Alstom Americas
From 10/2017 to 10/2022Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
Map is the unsung hero of CITYFLO 650. The Map is like the library of knowledge that all other subsystems need and use to perform their tasks. Without it, none of the other subsystems will function properly. We exist so subsystems do not have to hard code project-specific data. Our existence allows the subsystems that make up CITYFLO 650 to be productized; we do the project-specific data heavy-lifting. The Map Team coordinates, manages, and integrates key data across wayside and onboard subsystems to ensure effective, safe, and reliable operations.
Greatest achievements
While not directly related to my "day job", taking a leap of faith and successfully launching the Alstom Women of Excellence Pittsburgh Chapter is what I am most proud of and has had a profound impact in the organization. In a year and half, I propelled Pittsburgh from not having a local AWE Chapter to having one of the biggest and most active. I strive to organize different kinds of events for our members – considering professional development and leadership, corporate social responsibility, and networking. I have received significant feedback from employees in Pittsburgh saying that they can tell our environment and sense of community have improved since launching our local AWE Chapter.
Julia S
Software Developer
Top Insider Advice
We need to solve a lot of problems all the time, so you need to be a resilient, persistent and disciplined person! It is also important to always try to learn something new, keep up to date and keep an open mind to learn from other people, situations and experiences. Always seek to develop the hard and soft skills, to be a professional of excellence.
Melanie T
Top Insider Advice
The key to success isn’t just about what you know, but how you embrace opportunities, connect with others, and keep learning. Life is full of chances to grow, and the more open you are to them, the more you’ll discover. Surround yourself with people who inspire you, and never stop evolving.
DaCorey H
Road Foreman of Engines
Top Insider Advice
Be someone who can work well with multiple personalities. Having co-workers see you as someone with a positive attitude. Have poise and exude maturity.