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Girls in STEM
Energy Efficiency Engineer
Miriam Vazquez , Product Engineer , GENERAL ELECTRIC Company
" Energy efficiency engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise and support in the development of energy conservation initiatives associated with energy distribution systems for residential , commercial and industrial clients . Energy efficiency engineer focuses on finding efficient , clean and innovative ways to supply energy . For Energy Efficiency Engineer jobs you have to have a bachelor ’ s degree in engineering , applied science , environmental science , or a related scientific or technical field . A master ’ s degree in one of these fields can increase your chances of getting a more creative job ."
Projects and Network Director
Lea Hemetsberger , Projects & Network Director , OASC
" At Open & Agile Smart Cities , I am managing the network ’ s communications and coordinate our projects , such as the DUET Digital Twin Project . My role is two-fold : on the one hand , I am doing my best to explain the work and benefits of OASC to a diverse audience ( e . g ., policymakers , project , and IT managers as well as developers ) and I work on a strategy to grow and nurture our community . For this , I need to understand the technical implications of our work and translate it into digestible pieces for both the tech-savvy stakeholders ( as in really deep into the technical nitty-gritty of ICT standards , Urban Data Platforms , etc .) as well as the more policy-oriented stakeholders . On the other hand , I work indepth with colleagues from all around Europe and beyond on the deployment of open city technology that adheres to the OASC principles for an open and fair digital urban transformation ."