For Giulia, the biggest inspiration and most important role model has been her mother.
“Although she didn't have a formal education, she understood its value. With her love for mathematics, she pushed me to pursue a degree in System Engineering, believed in my capabilities, and never gave up. She also never stopped adapting to life's ever-changing circumstances. Her ability to overcome many challenges in life showed me the face of resilience and taught me to never give up.”
Giulia began working for ABB while still a university student.
“I recall feeling a little overwhelmed at the start of my journey because, as a young engineer, I found myself in a complex environment where women were a minority.”
However, soon she found herself overcoming some preconceived notions.
“I demonstrated my abilities as an engineer, a team member, and even as a custom application engineering manager. I could see that I was able to meet the expectations of my company and customers. ABB gave me many opportunities to demonstrate my skills and continue my professional development. And here I am, 24 years later!”
She believes that her journey has been possible because of the multiple and continuous development and growth opportunities available to her, not only in her area of expertise but also cross-functionally.