Profile – Green Zone

Curriculum Vitae

Education:

PhD in telecommunications (Technical University of Denmark), MScEng in telecommunications and computer science (Wroclaw University of Technology)
Qualifications:

PhD in telecommunications
Work History:

Japan, Italy, Denmark, Ireland
Current Job:

Research Scientist
Employer:

https://www.bell-labs.com

Favourite thing to do in science: Coming up with new ideas to solve problems- it's a like a constant puzzle quest!
About Me: I'm from Poland, have lived in 6 countries, and travelled to over 30. Since 2014 Dublin has been my home.
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I love travelling and spending time outdoor, so I enjoy Ireland a lot thanks to fast access to both mountains and seaside. In my free time I also do various DIY projects, from sewing to furniture upgrades.
My Work: I am a research scientist at Nokia Bell Labs. We build communication networks to connect everyone on the planet (and beyond!). My job is to automate the networks and make them more intelligent.
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You could connect devices via fiber, or copper or don’t use wires at all. I make sure that the wireless devices, like your smartphone, laptop or sensors that you may have at home, connect to the right network and provide you with a good experience. To do that, there is a lot of decisions to take on the network side, too many for any human to process fast. That’s why my task is to propose novel solutions that help automate them.
My Typical Day: Every day is different but there are some clear patterns. The mornings I usually spend discussing the projects and challenges with my colleagues, while in the afternoon I like to do any creative work and writing (code, articles, patents). There are also many coffee breaks- these are the best for brainstorming!
My Interview
- How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
  
  Friendly, curious traveller.
  
  What's your favourite food?
  
  Green tea ice-cream!
  
  What is the most fun thing you've done?
  
  I hiked across a small island in Japan (Iriomote), drove a snowmobile in Sweden, and took a helicopter flight in Hawaii.
  
  What did you want to be after you left school?
  
  I wanted to be a journalist.
  
  What was your favourite subject at school?
  
  Math
  
  What's the best thing you've done as a scientist?
  
  A network control scheme, that was patented and also implemented in the network.
  
  What or who inspired you to become a scientist?
  
  Radio, I remember there was a huge old radio that my grandparents bought. It has been a magic medium since I was a child.
  
  If you weren't a scientist, what would you be?
  
  Radio shows related to travelling.
  
  If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
  
  Be healthy, create a teleport, clean the Earth from plastic.
  
  Tell us a joke.
  
  - How do trees get online? - They log in.
My profile link:
https://green.imascientist.ie/profile/annazakrzewska/