My interest in STEM was sparked by a curiosity about how technology can solve real-world problems. Over the years, I’ve become increasingly passionate about introducing children and young people to STEM subjects, particularly through hands-on and fun activities.

My first role model was my high school teacher, who never used a single book in her lessons. She embodied the subject – passionate, highly knowledgeable, and with an incredible ability to convey her expertise. I have never learned as much from anyone as I did from her. She inspired me to be just as motivated and engaged in my work, so that I can help bring more women into the technology and STEM fields.

Electronic Coast has several strong examples of initiatives in diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability (DEIS). We actively work towards environmental and social sustainability through projects that support green growth, innovations for a circular economy, and solutions that help companies reduce their climate footprint. At the same time, we focus on providing opportunities for those outside the workforce to gain education and qualifications for roles in the technology industry. This contributes to both social inclusion and bridging the skills gap in the sector. Our commitment demonstrates how we are shaping a sustainable and inclusive future for the technology industry.

I am most proud of serving as a bridge between industry and academia in my current role. The professional teams I facilitate contribute weekly to enhancing expertise and building strong networks within the industry. This collaboration drives innovation and strengthens the foundation for sustainable growth in the sector.

Be proactive and seek out mentors, networks, and opportunities that align with your goals. Remember that careers in this sector are not just about technical skills; soft skills like collaboration, communication, and adaptability are equally important. Embrace continuous learning, and don’t be afraid to challenge stereotypes—your perspective and contributions are valuable and can shape the future of technology.

I value collaboration, sustainability, and innovation, as well as the importance of empowering others through knowledge and inspiration

My future challenges include balancing the continuous demands of staying updated in a rapidly evolving technology sector while fostering meaningful collaborations between industry and academia. As a leader, I aim to ensure that Electronic Coast remains at the forefront of innovation and sustainability, which requires adapting to new trends and addressing skills gaps in the workforce. Additionally, I strive to inspire more women to enter and thrive in the technology field, which involves breaking down barriers and creating inclusive opportunities for growth. Balancing these ambitions with personal development and maintaining work-life harmony will be an ongoing challenge.

By 2030, I hope to still be leading Electronic Coast, but with a significantly larger and more impactful cluster. My vision is for us to have expanded with branches in a few additional locations across Norway, creating a truly national network. I want Electronic Coast to be recognized as the go-to hub where companies, organizations, and individuals can find answers to almost any challenge within sensor technology and microchips. Through our network, we will offer resources, foster partnerships, and provide expertise that drives innovation and growth. My goal is to ensure that Electronic Coast remains a cornerstone of Norway’s technology landscape, connecting ideas, people, and solutions seamlessly.

Technology and techniques are part of our everyday life. I need to know how to fix things by myself.

I have had brilliant teachers in Math’s, Physics and Chemistry at school, all of them ladies. During the exams I have always been confident in myself in these subjects.

Organizing summer camps “Young technician, researcher and inventor” for motivation of children to continue their education in STEM.

When someone who studies in a Technical university comes to me and says: “This thing I first heard of and tried during the summer camp, organized by you, when I was a child.”

Do not give up when you face difficulties. Be a team player – the things are very complex (especially in mechatronics) to be solved by one single person. There is a need for a lot of different technical talents and someone to lead them. Be this leader!

Honesty, hardworking, life-long learning, teamwork.

To encourage and motivate more girls and boys to deal with techniques, to innovate, to create new things.

I work for fun. I am not interested in a carrier.

I chose this course, because I was good at science. I did some orientation tests in high school, and it turned out that scientific subjects were really one of my strengths. I looked for schools in different fields and there was ISEN in Lille, which offered this course. At that time, there were still schools specialising in electronics and microelectronics, with an engineering course in semiconductor physics, then in chips and chip design. So, I followed that course, which developed my skills and my taste for the field.

It is my business partner, because he has a level of expertise that I haven’t seen anywhere else. He’s recognised as an expert in his field. I’m the CEO, but he’s really the face of the company and he’s the one who carries the technical aspect. What’s very important to me in my career now, as in the past, is to work with people who are really competent and reliable in their field, whatever it may be.

As a company director, I look at a male and female candidate in the same way, and it makes absolutely no difference to me whether the person is a man or a woman. I hired a woman who was quite young, who was getting married the following year and who was planning to start a family. That wasn’t a problem for me, it was just a question of organisation. The important thing is the person, their personality, their state of mind and their technical skills, because our business is so specific that there’s no specific training. We don’t get a lot of female candidates, but we’re gender agnostic when it comes to recruitment, management and the way the company operates.

The company has existed for 11 years, our business is difficult, we’ve had failures, we have to create new methods and so on. We’re not in a business where we can sit back and relax with processes in place that work, we have to create new methods all the time. I’m very happy with what we’ve achieved, at the moment, we have a great team with a great dynamic, customers who trust us, who come back and who recognise our expertise. After 11 years, I am proud to have a company that is known worldwide in its field.

Trusting yourself and persevering.

Honesty with oneself and others; working to create value and contribute to society; kindness, in the sense of empathy, because I find that everything works better when you are able to have a kind exchange with others.

I intend to continue with my current business, I intend to persevere, and what I’d like is for us to be talked about in a big way, to have a major impact on society with what we do, even if it’s in the world of microelectronics.

I don’t know, but I’m quite opportunistic in the good sense of the word and I don’t have a career plan. Not everything depends on me and for me to plan what I want to do is like being locked in. I want to be open to all opportunities and make the best of them.