Ms. Vanda Franco is a Portuguese working in Qatar since 2017 within the Condition Monitoring Services field – Lubricants and Machines.
She is a Chemist, with a Master ‘s Degree in Biology & Marine Resources and a Post-Graduation in Laboratory Management. She has 20 years of experience in the field, and her theoretical training is complemented with the essential practical experience at Industrial and Laboratory level in different areas in STEM including Marine Chemistry, Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical, Energy and Oil & Gas industries.
Vanda is also the author of chapter 15. “From Portugal to Qatar – Exploring different careers in STEM” in the book “Empowering Women in STEM – Personal Stories and Career Journeys from Around the World”.
Constantly learning keeps her motivated both personally and professionally.