What can you tell us about your life outside of work? And how did your passions contribute to your day-to-day work?

My passions speak a lot about who I am, and who I aspire to be.

I think I can start with public speaking. I believe in a strong sense of community and its impact on one's life. This is why I want to pay our communities forward by sharing my experiences and my knowledge. In my life, I've been lucky enough to have met all sorts of extraordinary people while presenting at various conferences. Some of them inspired me; others offered me guidance and life-long lessons. Bottom line, all of them helped me become who I am today. 

Getting into more action, snowboarding is one of my biggest passions. It fascinates me: the enjoyment, the beauty of the mountains, being truly mindful of the moments you're living and the company of friends. The adrenaline pumping in your veins gives you superpowers. Snowboarding teaches you to fast and rise again, learn from your own mistakes and do things better next time. You can't just ride the slopes; you set goals, and reaching them gives you an incredible sense of achievement. It is all about knowing yourself better.

Mountain biking is another sport I discovered recently and fell completely in love with it as I did with snowboarding. To me, it speaks about balance and effort. You overcome your limits whenever you find out you can do things that you thought were impossible, like reaching the top after a lot of pedalling. You break boundaries and feel more empowered each time.

What inspires you in your everyday life?

I am a coffee and book addict. There is no day without reading. I have so many recommendations on my list, but to name (only) a few: 
•"Factfulness" by Hans Rosling is one of the books that changed my perspective of  what seeing the bigger picture means.
•"The infinite game" by Simon Sinek one of the best leadership books I've read. It is a switch of paradigm – from finite to endless games with an infinite number of players, in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment. 
•"Becoming" by Michel Obama taught me how to be more self-aware and define myself as a person, being happy with who I am in a diverse and inclusive environment. 

How would your colleagues describe you in one sentence?

I think they would say I am a technology enthusiast who likes solving difficult clients' problems while having fun. For me, change is not a threat but a new adventure, and you can often notice it in my hairstyle as well. I believe they also mention that I'm a fine observant. I always see the small details, like when someone changes their hair colour. 

What advice would you give yourself if you were starting work at Endava today?

Thinking outside the box and being creative are your most vital skills. Use them wisely and remember this when you feel that routine kicking in. Everything can be changed.