Mentoring Program

Why Mentoring matters?

Mentoring enables each of us to learn, to grow and to transform in many ways. It is a confidential developmental relationship that can be one of the most powerful learning experiences a person encounters in his or her career.

What is Mentoring?

The objective is to enable the person being mentored maximize the development of their personal and professional skills through the support of their mentor. Mentoring is a long-term supervision, offers network, open doors and does consulting, mostly between a senior and a junior.

When Coaching: A coaching is a temporary support of a single person on a specific issue. Coaching is based upon helping the learner to help themselves – it does not rely on a one-way flow of telling and instructing. The following Chinese proverb sums up the true meaning of what effective coaching is really all about “Give a man a fish and you’ll feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and he’ll feed himself for life”

Definition of Mentoring

“Mentoring is confidential off reporting line support that helps individuals (mentees) make positive changes in their skills, knowledge, behaviours and move successfully through transitions.”

 

Please also see our FAQs: Mentoring FAQs

Our Mentors

(open to all genders)
  • focus on their mentee’s needs and objectives.
  • help with contacts, knowledge and experience.
  • make their mentee’s goals their own.
  • take a step back and reflect on the mentee’s situation in detail.
  • provide encouragement.
  • question critically, while giving their mentee the chance to find the solution themselves.
  • let their mentee gain their own experiences.

What does Women in Cyber Switzerland expect from their mentors?

Be a critical friend

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- Help the mentee clarify the situation, explore options and find solutions

- Don’t “give” them the solution help them find their own solution

- Help to develop goals and plan actions

- Help to find opportunities to practice skills Provide Feedback

Be a sounding board

- Don’t judge, listen, clarify and recap

- Help to understand his/her own motivations and feelings

- Support to focus on the real problem

- Move the discussion from the problem to searching for alternative solutions

Be a network advisor

- Help the mentee get to know relevant parts of your network

- Help to map and make better use of his/her existing networks

- Coach the mentee in how to approach contacts and in the skills of networking

- Advise on career development and choices

Be a career advisor

- Be a positive role model

- Raise awareness of opportunities

- Act as guide to organizational politics and culture

Our Mentees

(open to all genders)

What does Women in Cyber Switzerland expect from their mentees?

Create your development

- Define your goals and expectations (what you want to get out of the mentorship)

- Maintain a personal log of experience

- Careful preparation for each meeting

Initiate concerns

- Be honest and transparent

- Share experiences openly

Be a progress reviewer

- Be open to hear another perspective

- Seek, listen and respond to feedback

Own the process

- Define the pace of your process towards the goals

- Organize time and location for the mentoring sessions

- Follow up on agreed actions

How to get in contact with your mentor

Women in Cyber mentors are carefully selected by the Women in Cyber Core Team. You can find the list below and get in touch with your future mentor via LinkedIn (the profiles are linked).

Tips for contacting a mentor:

  • Reference to Women in Cyber mentoring program

  • Introduce yourself briefly (name, current title and employer or study location).

  • Why you would like them to be your mentor.

  • Leave your contact details.

Meet our Mentors

Women in Cyber mentors are happy to share their experiences. They are a source of inspiration and encouragement for their future mentees. Meet them now!

Portraitfoto von Dominique Trachsel

Dominique Trachsel

National Cyber Security Center NCSC

Unavailable

Profilfoto Simone Zwyssig

Simone Zwyssig

UBS

Patricia Egger e1712063842734

Patricia Egger

Proton AG

Unavailable

Profilbild Sandra Lüthi

Sandra Lüthi

National Cyber Security Center NCSC

Zimmermann Verena scaled e1708265158836

Verena Zimmermann

ETH Zürich

Unavailable

Profilfoto Ariane Trammell

Ariane Trammell

ZHAW School of Engineering

Unavailable

Cyrill Gremaud

Cyrill Gremaud

Dina - The Swiss IT Company

Portrait Tuyana Khoroshevskaya

Tuyana Khoroshevskaya

Microsoft

Cristina Vintila

Cristina Vintila

Google Switzerland

Portrait Tana Dubel

Tana Dubel

Logitech

Portrait Emilia Cebrat

Emilia Cebrat-Maslowski

Quad9 DNS

Portrait Nina Egli

Nina Egli

Hilti AG

Annette Mullverstedt e1725867847677

Annette Müllverstedt

Andra Irina Vasile e1728893482471

Andra-Irina Vasile

SIX Group

Portrait Marijana Nikolic

Marijana Nikolic

Microsoft

Profilbild Monika Atanasova

Monika Atanasova

Raiffeisen

Profilfoto Lorenz Inglin

Lorenz Inglin

Swisscom AG

Profilfoto Anastasija Collen

Anastasija Collen

University of Geneva

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If you would like to become a mentor for the Women in Cyber Association, please reach out to us. We are happy to get in touch with you.
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Dominique Trachsel

Head of Cyber Security Awareness and Prevention, NCSC

It’s my aim to support the younger generation on the job market and to give them tips and tricks for their career planning (I was young once too).
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Mentoring details

City / Location

Berne City, Fribourg City/Switzerland
F2F

Languages

DE, FR

Minimum duration

6 months

Mentorship topics

  • Technical knowledge
  • Adapting with change
  • Adapting with skills of the future (upskilling / reskilling)
  • Career planning
  • Networking

About my offer

I have experience from scratch in many different professional fields: international cooperation, political communication, business and divisional management, police cyber investigations / digital forensics (repression) and cyber security awareness and prevention. I have made a voluntary career break in order to learn new things and be able to work in other areas. I have a willingness to constantly educate myself and be fit for the job I want to do.

How I work:

  • Confidentiality
  • Commitment

Contact me on Linkedin. It's a pleasure meeting you!

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Profilfoto Simone Zwyssig

Simone Zwyssig

Scrum Master & Project Manager UBS Access App, UBS

Make a difference: Being a mentor allows me to be a listener or an advisor. I‘m passionate about positively impacting people’s lives by supporting reflection, sharing knowledge, skills, network and experiences.
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Mentoring details

City / Location

Zurich / Switzerland
F2F and online mentoring

Languages

EN, DE

Minimum duration

6 months

Mentorship topics

  • Adapting with change
  • Adapting with skills of the future (upskilling / reskilling)
  • Career planning
  • Motivation and engagement
  • Physical well-being
  • Stress management
  • Difficult conversations

About my offer

I have worked for UBS for more than 20 years and I have seen so many ways of collaboration, change and reorganizations in general. I used to work with many different people from different locations, divisions, which made my network grow and grow.

I have a federal diploma in coaching (eidg. Fachausweis). So if you are looking for a short time coach, get in touch with me, too.

How I work:

  • Solution orientated – what must happen to make the problem disappear (not what is the reason for the problem)
  • Resource orientated – get to know and activate your own abilities
  • Goal orientated – what is your goal
 

What I offer:

  • Confidentiality
  • Attention
  • Goodwill
  • Empathy

Contact me on Linkedin. It's a pleasure meeting you!

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Patricia Egger

Security Officer, Proton

I’ve greatly benefitted from mentoring in the past and would like to pay it forward and support those who (want to) contribute to Switzerland’s cybersecurity ecosystem.

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Mentoring details

City / Location

Geneva / Switzerland
F2F and online mentoring

Languages

EN, FR

Minimum duration

6 months

Mentorship topics

  • Technical knowledge (security risk and governance, security audits and certifications, …)
  • Career Planning
  • Networking

About my offer

I have experience in various roles, from academia to consulting and tech companies. In my recent roles, I’ve seen different security strategies, methods and cultures and have interacted with people across the company.

How I work:

  • Human oriented: I want to get to know your needs.

 

What I offer:

  • Confidentiality
  • Commitment

Contact me on Linkedin. It's a pleasure meeting you!

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Profilbild Sandra Lüthi

Sandra Lüthi

Specialist in Cyber Security Awareness and Prevention, NCSC

Role models and mentors inspire, motivate and show new possibilities for one’s own development. As an experienced professional, it’s my aim to share my knowledge, support young cyber talents and accompany them in their everyday professional life.

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Mentoring details

City / Location

Berne / Switzerland
F2F and online mentoring

Languages

EN, DE, FR, ES

Minimum duration

6 months

Mentorship topics

  • Adapting with change
  • Career planning
  • Stress management
  • Difficult conversations
  • Work-life balance / Career and family life

About my offer

I have worked in security for more than 10 years. As a former police officer and current specialist for cybersecurity awareness and prevention, I would like to show you why I enjoy working in the (cyber) security field. In my mentoring, I show you how to deal with still existing prejudices and clichés of society (“what is a woman looking for in a man’s job”) and how you can break these clichés. I strengthen you in your person and your interests and show you how you can meet colleagues, superiors, partners and customers at eye level.

How I work:

  • Human oriented: I want to get to know your needs.
  • Solution orientated: Let’s work out adequate solutions.
  • Resource and target orientated: Let’s activate your own abilities in order to achieve your professional dreams and goals.

 

What I offer:

  • Confidentiality
  • Commitment
  • Honesty
  • Empathy

Contact me on Linkedin. It's a pleasure meeting you!

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Verena Zimmermann

Assistant Professor for Security, Privacy and Society at ETH Zurich

I would like to show that “cyber” is not only a topic for technical disciplines but concerns each and everyone of us. Also for other disciplines such as human sciences, cybersecurity offers exciting research questions and job opportunities. Working at the intersection of humans and technology, I would like to support others in finding their way in that interdisciplinary field.

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Mentoring details

City / Location

Zurich / Switzerland
F2F and online mentoring

Languages

EN, DE

Minimum duration

6 months

Mentorship topics

  • Human-Centered Methods
  • Career planning
  • Networking
  • Self-development and Reflection

About my offer

I offer to have an open ear for the needs and challenges of mentees and to be a sparring partner for scientific or work-related ideas but also other topics, e.g. career choices. Based on the needs, I’m happy to offer the support I can, e.g., making contact with relevant people, providing advice, or sharing personal experiences.

How I work:

  • I work very human-oriented, first trying to understand the needs and then looking for options or solutions together.
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What I offer:

  • Confidentiality
  • Commitment
  • Motivation to also learn from mentees

Contact me on Linkedin. It's a pleasure meeting you!

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Profilfoto Ariane Trammell

Ariane Trammell

Head of Information Security Research Group, ZHAW

As a mentor, I want to help my mentees develop their individual strengths so that they can realize their full potential in the multifaceted world of cyber security.

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Mentoring details

City / Location

Winterthur ZH / Switzerland
F2F and online mentoring

Languages

DE, EN

Minimum duration

6 months

Mentorship topics

  • Technical knowledge
  • Adapting with skills of the future (upskilling / reskilling)
  • Career planning
  • People management in expert organizations
  • Work-life balance / Career and family life

About my offer

In my current position as a lecturer at a university of applied sciences, I have the opportunity to develop innovative approaches to solving problems that I observed during my previous work as an IT security consultant in various companies. As a consultant, I have come to realize that IT security is not just about technical aspects, but also involves numerous organizational aspects that are equally fascinating. I can now pass on this knowledge to my students and mentees.

How I work:

  • Holistic: I take a comprehensive approach, considering not only technical skills but also personal growth and external constraints in my mentoring process.
 

What I offer:

  • Openness
  • Encouragement
  • Inspiration

Contact me on Linkedin. It's a pleasure meeting you!

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Cyrill Gremaud

Cyrill Gremaud

Security solutions Architect and Product Owner, Dina – The Swiss IT Company

I strongly believe in the importance of having mixed collaborations.
Currently employing women in my IT service company, CISEL informatique SA, I am convinced that we should highlight women working in IT in general, but especially in the field of cyber, and also in the field of IT consulting.

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Mentoring details

City / Location

Fribourg and Lausanne / Switzerland
F2F and online mentoring

Languages

FR

Minimum duration

12 months

Mentorship topics

  • Technical understanding
  • Adapting with change,
  • adapting with skills of the future (upskilling / reskilling),
  • Career planning,
  • People management,
  • Self-development

About my offer

I believe that I can offer quality support thanks to my professional background and my experience in the service company, which offers us the chance to work with many clients, therefore different environments.

I work by juggling between a human approach, promoting collaboration, exchange, giving the right to make mistakes and therefore encouraging the taking of positions and proposals, but while setting SMART objectives. I am considered a demanding but fair person, with an excellent capacity for empathy.

What I offer:

  • Confidentiality
  • Commitment
  • Empathy
  • Fairness
  • Encouragement

Contact me on Linkedin. It's a pleasure meeting you!

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Portrait Tuyana Khoroshevskaya

Tuyana Khoroshevskaya

Microsoft, Cyber Security Services Account Manager

Many people feel overwhelmed, uncertain, and frustrated when facing a job change. This frustration peaks after being fired, relocating, emigrating, during the first job search, or feeling the pressure to pay bills. I’ve been there multiple times myself, and I understand how challenging it can be. That’s why I’m dedicated to helping my peers in the industry find their balance. I’ll guide them through job search routines, assist in building networks, and help develop essential skills. My approach is infused with empathy, professionalism, and a sense of humour. I aim to make mentees feel supported, boost their self-esteem, and share the latest tips and tricks in the job market.

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Mentoring details

City / Location

Aarau & Zürich / Switzerland
F2F and online mentoring

Languages

DE, EN, RU

Minimum duration

6 months

Mentorship topics

  • Adapting with change
  • Career planning
  • Networking
  • Self-development

About my offer

What makes me special is my unique blend of experience and creativity in finding ways to succeed. Growing up in the poorest region of Siberia, the Buryat Republic, I faced extreme poverty with no resources to escape it. From a young age, I realized that true power lies not in external factors but in internal resources—soft skills, self-esteem, courage, and the ability to balance logical and risky decisions. Over my 25-year professional career, I have earned two master’s degrees, built a successful career in IT, People Management, and Sales, and relocated across six cities and three countries, always starting from scratch. Despite these challenges, I have achieved a great career, work-life balance, and the resources to help others.

My experience: I have extensive experience as a Sales Manager and Account Manager in the cyber security, IT, and cloud services industries, driving strategic business development and market growth. My roles have included spearheading business initiatives, managing comprehensive sales strategies, securing high-value clients, and fostering strategic partnerships to enhance market positioning and revenue generation.

How I work:

  • Resource and target-oriented: Let’s activate your own abilities to achieve your professional dreams and goals.
 

What I offer:

  • Confidentiality
  • Results-driven approach 
  • Sense of humour
  •  

Contact me on Linkedin. It's a pleasure meeting you!

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Cristina Vintila

Google Switzerland, Sr. Security Manager, Cloud CISO

I firmly believe that bringing my perspective to the younger generation can help avoid some of the pitfalls I experienced. Mentoring is a mutually beneficial activity – I am myself learning, as much as imparting knowledge.

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Mentoring details

City / Location

Zürich / Switzerland
F2F and online mentoring

Languages

EN

Minimum duration

6 months

Mentorship topics

  • Technical knowledge
  • Adapting with change
  • Adapting with skills of the future (upskilling / reskilling)
  • Career planning
  • Networking
  • People management
  • Self-development

About my offer

Create, maintain and lead high performing highly efficient diverse teams to successfully identify, understand and address customers’ needs via sustainable products and services. Active promoter of Women in Tech. ~20years experience in IT Security, Product Delivery, Operations in Fortune 500 companies across 3 continents, a PhD in Network Security, CISSP, GCIH, GCPN, GIAC ML and EMBA at IMD Lausanne.

Passionate about learning, education and sustainability (in business and society), solving problems by bringing together human passion and engineering innovation.

* Information Security
* Product Delivery and Operations
* Product Management

How I work:

  • Human oriented: I want to get to know your needs.
  • Solution orientated: Let’s work out adequate solutions.
  • Resource and target orientated: Let’s activate your own abilities in order to achieve your professional dreams and goals.
 

What I offer:

  • Confidentiality
  • Commitment

Contact me on Linkedin. It's a pleasure meeting you!

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Portrait Tana Dubel

Tana Dubel

Logitech, Chief Information Security Officer

Cybersecurity plays a pivotal role in shaping a more sustainable, innovative and positive future.
Unfortunately, there is a huge talent shortage that further exposes our society to cyber threats and increases insecurity. And we need more diversity to help address the complex challenges of our world. Women offer diverse skills and experiences to fill in the variety of roles that cybersecurity requires. Through awareness, support, guidance and encouragement there’s a huge opportunity to attract more women in cybersecurity roles.

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Mentoring details

City / Location

Lausanne and Biel / Switzerland
F2F and online mentoring

Languages

FR, EN, IT

Minimum duration

6 months

Mentorship topics

  • Adapting with change
  • Adapting with skills of the future (upskilling / reskilling)
  • Career planning
  • Networking
  • Self-development
  • Work / Life balance

About my offer

I have been working in cybersecurity for the past 20 years, mainly for public/private companies, and over my career have evolved in various cybersecurity roles, including monitoring, operations, incident response, engineering, compliance, risk, education, reporting, project
management, audit.
I am a woman, a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mom… and understand the challenge of combining all these roles with a career in cybersecurity.
I have seen different cybersecurity organisations and industries, I have lived in France, United States, Italy and Switzerland. I believe that cybersecurity is first and foremost about people.

How I work:

  • Human oriented: I want to get to know your needs.
  • Resource and target orientated: Let’s activate your own abilities in order to achieve your
    professional dreams and goals.
  • Autonomy: You are in the driver seat of your career, and only you can lead your development.
  • Flexibility: We can go as slow or as fast as you desire.
 
What I offer:
 
  • Confidentiality
  • Commitment
  • Trust

Contact me on Linkedin. It's a pleasure meeting you!

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Portrait Emilia Cebrat

Emilia Cebrat-Maslowski

Quad9 DNS – Director of Threat Intelligence

I’m passionate about empowering women in cybersecurity and believe mentorship is crucial for fostering a diverse and thriving tech landscape. As someone with experience in cyber threat intelligence in both banking and technology, I’m eager to share my knowledge and help women navigate the exciting yet challenging world of cyber.
Mentoring allows me to pay forward the guidance I received in my own career journey. I find immense satisfaction in helping others develop their skills, overcome obstacles, and achieve their full potential. The Women in Cyber program provides a unique opportunity to connect with and support aspiring female cybersecurity professionals. I’m confident my experience and enthusiasm can make a positive impact, encouraging and inspiring the next generation of women to excel in this critical field.

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Mentoring details

City / Location

Zurich / Switzerland
F2F is preference but I can also do online

Languages

EN, PL

Minimum duration

6 months

Mentorship topics

  • Technical knowledge and Industry Insights
  • Self-development and Upskilling
  • Career planning
  • Networking

About my offer

Throughout my career, I have cultivated strong working relationships with stakeholders at various levels within the banking, technology, and cyber industries. This collaborative experience began with a foundation in cryptography, which subsequently fueled my passion for the evolving fields of cybersecurity and cyber threat intelligence. As a result, I possess a comprehensive skill set encompassing both technical expertise and effective leadership capabilities. Furthermore, I have actively built a robust network of cyber professionals, both within Switzerland and on a global scale.

How I work:

  • Human oriented: I want to get to know your needs.
  • Solution orientated: Let’s work out adequate solutions.
  • Resource and target orientated: Let’s activate your own abilities in order to achieve your professional dreams and goals.
 

What I offer:

  • Confidence Building
  • Commitment
  • Empathy and Understanding
  • Learning Resources
  • Growth Mindset

Contact me on Linkedin. It's a pleasure meeting you!

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Portrait Nina Egli

Nina Egli

Hilti AG – IT PO Cyber Security Testing

With over ten years of experience in cybersecurity, I’ve navigated many different situations, both highs and lows. During some of these times, having a relatable and approachable mentor would have been incredibly beneficial. Today, I aim to provide that kind of support and guidance to others. In my past and current roles, I’ve enjoyed mentoring interns and career starters as they take their first steps in the industry. This passion for mentorship is why I decided to offer my ressources as a mentor on the WiC network.

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Mentoring details

City / Location

Buchs SG and surrounding area / Switzerland

F2F and online mentoring

Languages

De, EN

Minimum duration

6 months

Mentorship topics

  • Technical Knowledge in areas of penetration testing, red teaming etc.
  • Mental/emotional support e.g. when experiencing self-doubt, imposter syndrome, uncertainties
  • Career planning
  • Networking
  • Self-Development
  •  

About my offer

As a former penetration tester and technical product owner, I work on the more technical side of cybersecurity and am happy to share my experience. I have worked in consulting for many different types of clients as well as in-house in the government and manufacturing sectors, both Swiss based and international. This has allowed me to see many different companies in the past and today I work daily with a highly diverse group of people and positions. This gives me a good understanding of the different aspects and roles within cyber. Additionally, between my last and current job, I took a 10-month break to figure out what I expect from my life and career. Therefore, I have recently gone through the process that a mentee might be currently experiencing themselves.

How I work:

  • It’s important to me that you share with me what you are looking for in the mentorship. We can follow a more solution centric approach where we identify and solve specific problems together or we can also follow a more holistic or human centered approach. Just let me know what type of goggles you like me to wear during our sessions.

 

What I offer:

  • Openness & Honesty
  • Empathy
  •  

Contact me on Linkedin. It's a pleasure meeting you!

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Annette Müllverstedt

Senior Information & Cyber Security Consultant und CISO für 3 KMUs (ISO 9001/27001, pci-dss, ISAE 3000)

• I’m a mentor in a Cyberwoman program at Microsoft, I’ve had my first experience and found that it’s a lot of fun
• I have learned and experienced so much in my professional career, I would like to share this knowledge and encourage other women to take the next step
• I find intergenerational exchange important in order to understand other positions, perspectives and approaches
• I am a very helpful person who likes to support others in whatever they want to achieve
• I am convinced that if a woman really wants to change something, there is always a way. But sometimes a little support or encouragement is needed, and I hope I can help

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Mentoring details

City / Location

Greater Zürich area, Kloten Airport, Munich (Germany)
F2F and online mentoring

Languages

German (Hochdeutsch preferred) and English

Minimum duration

max. 12 month, then check further time period

Mentorship topics

  • all except technical knowledge

About my offer

  • More than 30 years of professional experience in various, often male-dominated areas of IT
  • Broad knowledge in different areas -> IT Generalist (Quality Management, Support, Project Management, Risk Management, Data Protection, IT Governance, Information Security)
  • Confidence, that everything is possible -> I started as a career changer and found my way by taking on new challenges

How I work:

  • Human oriented
  • Solution orientated
  • Target orientated

What I offer:

  • Commitment
  • Confidentiality
  • Trust
  • Encouragement
  • Humor
  • looking beyond the horizon

Contact me on Linkedin. It's a pleasure meeting you!

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Andra-Irina Vasile

Senior Cybersecurity Strategist

As a woman in tech with a passion for digital transformation, I’m dedicated to helping other women thrive in the tech industry. I’m committed to staying ahead of the curve and I enjoy sharing my knowledge to empower others. I believe in a collaborative approach and help my mentees navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with a career in technology.

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Mentoring details

City / Location

Zurich / Switzerland
F2F and online mentoring

Languages

EN, ES, RO

Minimum duration

6 months

Mentorship topics

  • Approaching career change
  • Innovation in Tech
  • Resilience (cope with challenges and setbacks)
  • Achieving work-life balance
  • Career Path
  • People management
  • Self-development (self-confidence, self-awarness)

About my offer

I’ve successfully led cross-functional teams (international backgrounds), advised on secure product development, and designed engaging training programs to foster a security-conscious culture. I am a certified “The Coaching Habbit” and “#IAmRemarkable” trainer. I also volunteered mentoring young professional during programs like Microsoft Ireland Dream Space and EPAM Netherlands Human Centered Design. I have experience mentoring teams for hackathons and in the past I have guided the winning team of Girls in AI Poland.

How I work:

I believe in a collaborative approach where we work together to achieve your goals. I’ll take the time to understand your needs and aspirations, and then we’ll co-create solutions that leverage your strengths and resources. Ultimately, my aim is to empower you to reach your full potential and support you in creating the career you desire.

 

What I offer:

  • Confidentiality
  • Commitment
  • Empathy

Contact me on Linkedin. It's a pleasure meeting you!

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Portrait Marijana Nikolic

Marijana Nikolic

IT Portfolio Lead, Robert Bosch

Having been guided by exceptional leaders throughout my career, I am now committed to empowering the next generation of professionals to realize their full potential. My goal is to inspire you to grow, innovate, and make meaningful contributions within the cybersecurity field and beyond. By sharing my experience and insights, I aim to equip you not only to succeed but to drive lasting change in an ever-evolving industry.

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Mentoring details

City / Location

Zurich / Switzerland
F2F and online mentoring

Languages

DE, EN, SR

Minimum duration

6 months

Mentorship topics

  • Adapting with change
  • Adapting with skills of the future (upskilling / reskilling)
  • Career planning
  • Networking
  • People management
  • Self-development

About my offer

With extensive experience living and working in Serbia, Germany, and Switzerland, I bring a rich international perspective to mentorship. I have successfully led diverse teams in the IT compliance and digital sectors, equipping me with in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity, data privacy, and digital transformation. My passion for leadership drives me to empower you to achieve your full potential, and I am committed to sharing my insights and experiences to help you navigate your own paths in these dynamic fields. My ability to connect across cultures and foster collaboration allows me to inspire growth, build confidence, and cultivate the next generation of leaders.

How I work:

  • Human oriented: I want to get to know your needs.
  • Empowerment: I want to empower you to develop skills, think critically and gain confidence to achieve your goals.
  • Step out of your comfort zone: I challenge you to step out of your comfort zone, providing both support and accountability, and connect you with my network to further your career and personal development.
 

What I offer:

  • Empathy
  • Confidentiality
  • Commitment
  • Guidance & Support

Contact me on Linkedin. It's a pleasure meeting you!

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Profilbild Monika Atanasova

Monika Atanasova

Head of Cyber Third Party Risk Management, Raiffeisen Switzerland Bank

I would like to share knowledge, expertise and enable women in Cyber to get more visibility and an access to a wide security network. I believe that having a higher proportion of women in management positions is fair and good for business. This is why I am willing to invest time and engage in mentoring. I would like to enable and inspire others to think, learn more about cyber security and spread awareness about the importance of the topic as well. Cybersecurity does not exist in a vacuum; it thrives in a community and is definitely a team sport. I bring leadership experience, complementary skills such as interpersonal communication, cooperation, horizontal thinking, empathy, ability to prioritize. From my point of view leadership is much more than leading people. It is the unique mindset, the ability to understand and share the feelings, experiences and perspectives of others, to inspire others, to enable them to get better at what they do and to influence them in a positive way.

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Mentoring details

City / Location

Zurich / Switzerland
F2F and online mentoring

Languages

EN, DE, BG

Minimum duration

6 months

Mentorship topics

  • Adapting with change
  • Adapting with skills of the future (upskilling / reskilling)
  • Career planning
  • Networking
  • People management
  • Self-development

About my offer

I am a solution-focused professional with more than 17 years success leading Contract Management, Information Security and Finance projects in local and international environment. I offer knowledge and experience within cyber and information security, artificial intelligence, renewable energy and electric mobility industry.

How I work:

  • Human oriented: I want to get to know your needs.
  • Solution orientated: Let’s work out adequate solutions.
  • I am a result orientated hands-on practitioner.

 

What I offer:

  • Confidentiality
  • Commitment

Contact me on Linkedin. It's a pleasure meeting you!

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Profilfoto Lorenz Inglin

Lorenz Inglin

Business Owner / Head of Cyber Defense & Deputy CSO

My motivation stems from a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the cybersecurity field. I believe that empowering women with the skills, confidence, and support they need is essential for driving innovation and resilience in our industry. By sharing my experiences and insights, I hope to inspire the next generation of female leaders in cybersecurity and contribute to a more equitable future.

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Mentoring details

City / Location

Zurich / Switzerland
F2F and online mentoring

Languages

DE, Swiss-DE, EN

Minimum duration

6 months

Mentorship topics

  • Career planning
  • People Management
  • Self-development
  • Networking

About my offer

I’m working in the field of cyber for almost 25 years in various roles & have more than 20 years management experience. I built & am currently managing a high-performing and motivated team and can help a mentee understand what skills and steps are necessary to be highly successful in this space.

How I work:

  • Human oriented: I want to get to know your needs
  • Pragmatic: Don’t complicate things

 

What I offer:

  • Confidentiality
  • Openeness to discuss all sort of questions around Cyber & your career Dedication

Contact me on Linkedin. It's a pleasure meeting you!

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Profilfoto Anastasija Collen

Anastasija Collen

Senior Researcher and Lecturer, Co-director of Information Security Lab

Role modelling, combined with the opportunity to engage in discussions with someone who listens and understands the challenges of navigating a career path in the technical world, plays a crucial role in building self-confidence. It also enhances the ability to make difficult decisions in times of uncertainty. I believe that anyone with a mentor is truly fortunate, as they have a reliable source of support during challenging times.

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Mentoring details

City / Location

Geneva / Switzerland
I prefer F2F, but can also do online mentoring

Languages

EN, FR, RU, LV

Minimum duration

6 months

Mentorship topics

  • Technical knowledge
  • Adapting with change
  • Career planning (academic and industry)
  • Networking
  • Self-development

About my offer

I was always passionate about cybersecurity and my path was not a straight forward journey between academic and industrial worlds. Yet, I am a stronger believer that if we manage to understand our passion and what is driving our interest, and even better, to integrate this passion in a professional world, all hard choices will become more evident, as you will be guided by the little voice inside your heart. I would love to share my experience in finding this voice and equip mentees with necessary tools and knowledge to help them to find a path they can enjoy while achieving their big goals.

How I work:

  • Human oriented: I want to get to know your needs.
  • Solution orientated: Let’s work out adequate solutions.

 

What I offer:

  • Confidentiality
  • Commitment
  • Honesty
  • Empathy

Contact me on Linkedin. It's a pleasure meeting you!

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Become a mentor

If you would like to become a mentor for the Women in Cyber Association, please reach out to us. We are happy to get in touch with you.
You can download the requested information for your application here.

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