bloom.
Inspiring stories of women in tech.
In our "bloom" series, we publish stories of inspiring women in the tech sector. These amazing people all have a unique path and their own definition of success. Our goal is to inspire you to go for your goals and dreams, no matter how ambitious, average or different. We hope to show that the tech sector can be a perfect path for women who want to make an impact on the world.
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bloom: Figen Kirkgoz
Figen's story did not start in Belgium, but at her roots in Turkey. She proves that passion and drive have no limits, especially with her role as an IT trainee at KBC. Her tip for getting started in tech? "You don't have to have the perfect education or already know everything about tech."
bloom: Marlies Claeyssens
Where some women only lose their hearts to tech later in life, for Marlies Claeyssens it was clear from childhood: she would be with her hands in cables! As Network and Security Engineer and recently Product Owner Network Security at KBC, that's exactly what she does! "For me, things can be a little exciting." 🦾🖥️🔌