About this Event
Are you navigating the early stages of your career in tech, or perhaps considering a major pivot? You don't have to do it alone. In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026 and the WomenTechmakers #TechNovation initiative, I am opening my calendar for free 1-on-1 mentorship sessions throughout March and April.
What We Can Discuss: These sessions are designed to be a safe space for you to ask the questions that matter to your growth. We can explore:
- Technical Strategy: Navigating the evolving landscape of AI, MLOps, and cloud architecture.
- The "Pattern-Breaker" Mindset: How to cultivate resilience, embrace changes and innovation with selfconfidense and creativity, stay curious in an industry that tranforms daily.
- Career Navigation: Bridging the gap between engineering and business strategy, being a developer advocate versus managing people, and building an online presence
Who Should Book: This mentorship is open to anyone—students, early-career scientists and engineers, or career changers—who is looking to level up, gain clarity, or find the confidence to take on their next big challenge.
How to Prepare: To ensure we make the most of our time, please complete the intake form upon booking confirmation. This helps me understand your background, your current projects, and exactly what you hope to achieve during our conversation.
Format: In-person in one of the best coffe shops in Covent Garden to boost our conversation with your favourite pastry sponsored by WTM.
Let’s bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. I look forward to connecting with you.
About the Mentor
Dr. Annalisa Arcella, is a seasoned Machine Learning Engineer who brings two decades of international experience to the table. With a PhD in computational biophysics and research at MIT, she pioneered the use of GPUs to accelerate bio-molecular modeling. Her groundbreaking work, published in top journals and presented globally, combines high-performance computing expertise with proven problem-solving scientific mindset.
This uniquely positions her ability to transfer her expertise from science into new, innovative applications.
AI for business
Inspired by a fast-paced business culture in New York City, she transplanted her talents to Europe's AI scene in London. Through transformative projects with global consultancies like BAE Systems and PwC, she's honed her expertise to benefit clients like HSBC and Santander. From traditional machine learning applied to IoT, compliance, insurance, automotive, to cutting-edge NLP, GenAI, and MLOps, her adaptability reflects the dynamic nature of the AI field.
Inclusive leadership
Annalisa worked and lived in Italy, Spain, Germany, US and UK. She champions diversity as the source of the most innovative solutions, fostering a belief in inclusion - 'no talent left behind'. As AI community lead for the London Google Developers community, Women Techmakers Ambassador, and UN Women UK delegate, she actively leads by example, promoting inclusivity and collaboration within the tech industry.
#IWD26 #WomenInTech #BreakThePattern #TechNovation #AI #Mentorship
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Chestnut Bakery, Covent Garden, 24 Floral Street, London, United Kingdom
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