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without any impact on the manufacturing process or delays ,” says Jinga . “ In other words , our robots facilitate just-in-time manufacturing , making the entire process more streamlined and efficient .”
Mentoring women in technology Jinga sits at the intersection of three highly male-dominated industries : robotics , tech and logistics .
“ Although it might be challenging at times , I refuse to let the raised eyebrows deter me from my mission . Instead , I remain focused on improving the value that our tech brings to our customers , striving to make it better each day .”
For Jinga , her journey in the technology and robotics world has been an incredible journey so far .
“ There aren ’ t too many women in robotics , so that posed some challenges , but also opened up exciting opportunities ,” she says . “ I started my career in PR but was always interested in the technology sector . Through a leadership scheme in O2 Telefonica , I was able to pivot into the tech world . This programme was very competitive , with over 2,500 candidates applying . I was very pleased to have made the cut .” As a result of her experiences , Jinga has a passion for mentoring and coaching other women in Technology .
“ Having come from outside tech myself , I am keen to help other women in the industry too . It can be challenging to balance that with competing priorities , but I have consciously carved out an approach internally at Dexory with our female staff .”
Jinga works closely with them , to try and understand them better
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– what their needs are , what challenges they may be facing . “ We bounce ideas off each other ,” she says . “ It is never about telling them what path to follow or what to do and how to do it , but more about finding the answers together with them .”
Externally , Jinga is building mentorship schemes and programmes that she can attend ,
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