Profile

Anna Zakrzewska
Curriculum Vitae
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Education:
PhD in telecommunications (Technical University of Denmark), MScEng in telecommunications and computer science (Wroclaw University of Technology)
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Qualifications:
PhD in telecommunications
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Work History:
Japan, Italy, Denmark, Ireland
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Current Job:
Research Scientist
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Employer:
https://www.bell-labs.com
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Favourite thing to do in science: Coming up with new ideas to solve problems- it's a like a constant puzzle quest!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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My Interview
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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.
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My profile link:
https://green.imascientist.ie/profile/annazakrzewska/
My Comments
I have a microscope that I can use at home would you use this sort of thing? (1 comments)
Do you have any idea how big space is ? (1 comments)