In this pre-recorded episode, all the Automation Ladies chat with Vitória Régia Oliveira, Lead in Maintenance, Facilities, and Project Engineering at Magna International.
The ladies get the chance to discuss creating women in automation groups, overcoming challenges as a black woman in the industry, and the process of moving abroad for career opportunities.
Co-Hosts are Alicia Gilpin Director of Engineering at Process and Controls Engineering LLC, and Nikki Gonzales Head of Partnerships at Quotebeam
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Music by Samuel Janes
Audio Editing by Laura Marsilio
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Automation and Sustainability Engineer
Born and Raised in the neighborhood of Engomadeira in Salvador the Capital of Bahia, one of the north-eastern states of Brazil, I graduated in Mechatronic Engineering even when many would believe I would never succeed, I came through despite all the challenges I had for being a black female from a favela in Brazil. I After securing a good position as Maintenance engineer in a Tyres manufactory company my desire for growth was always alive. It was when I decided to move from Brazil to Ireland. In Ireland I not only learned English but I also sharpened many of my people skills. always looking to improve my technical knowledge I completed a Higher Diploma in Science in computing while working in the healthcare sector. When I finally secured a work visa, I still didn't rest. I kept studying and completed CPDs in Energy Sustainability, Project Management, and also in sustainability & ESG. So then I could work better with Industry 4.0, automation and Sustainability. Now im Energy Reduction, Industry 4.0, and Sustainability champion in a multinational company in the automotive sector, working with cross-functional teams across the Americas and Europe to develop integrated projects for a more sustainable manufacturing process.