Meet Elaine De Marzo

Elaine De Marzo earned her Master of Business Administration in Digital Transformation from McMaster University. She is currently a Director of Software Engineering at Intact Financial Corporation. In her free time she enjoys reading, travelling, trying new foods and supporting the Toronto Raptors.

When did your love of STEM begin?

Grade 10. I was always technology savvy and started basic programming in my high school's computer lab. I was fortunate to be able to land a technology job at Scotiabank in my early twenties. I haven't looked back since.

What is the best part about working in the field of STEM?

I am curious by nature and I get inspired by variety and change. As technology and user expectations continue to evolve at a rapid pace, all industries are ripe for disruption. As leaders, we need to ensure we are equipped to manage in a time of unprecedented change and transformation, and that our companies have the capacity and capability to continue to adapt in the digital era.

What advice would you give young women interested in a career in STEM?

Don't be afraid to experiment and find your passion. There are various career paths in STEM that span multiple industries. Also, think of careers as non-linear. Mine was certainly not a straight through path.