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THE RISE OF WOMEN IN ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION Simona Santoro and Marina Weber, both Sales Engineers at Victualic, look at the changing landscape of women in engineering – and discuss some personal experiences from their careers to date. Marina Weber is currently a Sales Engineer at Victaulic in Italy, with a strong background in HVAC sales consulting. She has a postgraduate diploma from the Association Union Casa in Planning and Construction of Ecological Buildings.
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Simona Santoro has worked for Victaulic for 14 years and is currently holding the position of Sales Engineer in Italy. Previously, she attended The University of Naples Federico II.
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ngineering is constantly evolving, as well as becoming increasingly important in our world. There are so many great reasons for women to be involved in this exciting and diverse field of study, with an array of thriving career opportunities available.
While the industry’s gender gap is beginning to close, there is a big discrepancy between the number of men versus women in engineering professions. With the benefits of diversity recognised more than ever, many are looking to rectify this imbalance.
