A Journey of Resilience, Growth, and Leadership in the Tech Industry
Embracing Challenges and Shaping Dreams
My journey began at Bilkent University, where I learned not only academic knowledge but also the importance of self-learning. This perspective has guided me throughout my 12-year professional career. Eager to combine my knowledge with industry experience, I embarked on my professional journey at Turk Telekom. This initial experience allowed me to delve into the telecommunications sector, master technical analysis, and adapt to the dynamics of the corporate world. Driven by my passion for technology, I made a bold career shift towards software development. I joined Turkish Airlines, where I continued to pursue my dream with a focus on efficient development processes. My path crossed with Huawei after my maternity leave. Huawei's solution-oriented approach and emphasis on success enabled me to quickly adapt. I actively contributed to various projects in areas such as digital energy and data management systems, taking on roles in technical analysis, system and solution design, software development, and team leadership.
Contributing to Innovation and Empowering Others
For over three years, I have thrived in Huawei's dynamic environment, continuously expanding my knowledge base while gaining valuable experience. I had the privilege of being the first female manager in a newly established department within Huawei Türkiye's R&D Center. Huawei has been a tremendous supporter in my journey as a woman leader, empowering me to take initiative, and providing invaluable experiences and perspectives in quality production output and team management.I have gained invaluable experience and perspectives in quality production and team management, contributing to the department's success.
Embracing a Culture of Growth and Empowerment
In my new role, I focused on enhancing project output quality and efficiency. I had the opportunity to initiate and manage numerous projects alongside my team. Witnessing the end-to-end development of a process and the impact of the resulting product has been a major source of motivation for me. Working in a company that encourages technical leadership and team management simultaneously, and allows for individual career mapping based on competence, has enabled me to achieve my goals without sacrificing my passions. Huawei's focus on individual competencies and personalized career development has been instrumental in my journey.
Zehra Uz Dal, Engineering Manager
