Ep. 42: Sophia Washington (ENGIE), From Valdosta, Georgia to VP of IT
Sophia Washington, VP of IT at ENGIE North America, joins Cesar Jimenez to share her journey from Valdosta, Georgia to leading large scale IT transformation in the energy industry. She reflects on the professor who encouraged her to pursue computer science, the legacy of her grandfather Eddie Hall who helped fund her education, and how family support shaped her fearless approach to opportunity.
Sophia shares how wearing multiple hats early in her career prepared her for executive IT leadership, why translating between business and technical teams is a critical leadership skill, and how…
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