Katerina Doka

Job Title:
Computer Engineer
Company - Organization:
Bank of Greece
Experience:
20 years
Education:
PhD
Universty - College:
NTUA
Nationality:
Greek

Your organization field and mission:

The Bank of Greece is the central bank of Greece and part of the Eurosystem (the network of euro-area central banks led by the European Central Bank). Its activities focus on maintaining financial stability, supporting monetary policy, and supervising the banking system.

Please tell us briefly about your role in the company / at your organization:

Design and development of systems that store and analyze large scale data.

Your interest in STEM

Since childhood I had a passion for Math and  loved solving mathematical puzzles.

My first role model was my mathematics teacher in high school. He made complex problems feel exciting and encouraged curiosity. At present, I admire people who stay curious.

Your studies

S: Curiosity,
W: time management,
O: Exposure to challenging subject,
T: overcoming stereotypes

Don’t be discouraged by stereotypes. Stay confident and persistent.

You at work

No specific initiative that I am aware of. In general, the Bank of Greece is a respectful, collaborative work environment.

I am particularly proud of my teaching experience at NTUA. Helping students understand complex concepts and seeing them gradually develop confidence in their analytical abilities is extremely rewarding.

Your point of view

By providing greater access to education, information, and professional opportunities.

Believe in your abilities, stay persistent and look for mentors that support your growth.

Equal representation in my sector, especially in leadership positions.

To finish with

Integrity, curiosity, respect, commitment to quality.

Adapting to new technologies and knowledge, contributing to an inclusive environment.

By 2030, I hope to have grown into a role where I can contribute significantly to the bank’s analytical and research activities.

The current activity has been implemented in the framework of the Project: Code4Europe,
GA Number: 101158834. Official project website : 
https://codeweek.eu/