Alev Kılıç Özdemir is the Data Platform and Automation Tribe Leader at Ford Otosan, where she expertly guides a team of data analytics and automation professionals in transforming data into pivotal business insights and leveraging AI within all business processes. With an MBA from Istanbul University and a prestigious PMP certification, Alev has a strong foundation in both academic theory and practical application. Before joining Ford Otosan, she held significant roles at Vodafone Turkey, where she led major initiatives like Financial Analytics and Datawarehouse Reengineering Program. Alev is dedicated to leveraging technology to drive digitalization and enhance analytics capabilities across organizations. She is excited to share the role and contribution of women engineers during Ford Otosan’s data-driven transformation journey at TRAI Event. Because she believes; as AI continues to advance across industries, these trailblazing women are driving critical developments in areas such as machine learning, data science, and automation. They are not only contributing to groundbreaking research but also leading initiatives that foster diversity and inclusion in the tech landscape. Alev is married and have two great kids. She enjoys traveling, reading, and continual learning.