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VÂNIA GONÇALVES

Innovator and mentor: Vânia's path to tech excellence

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Research Manager

Cloudflare

Portugal 🇵🇹

inspirational leader
Vânia Gonçalves
Vânia Gonçalves

ABOUT VÂNIA

Vânia Gonçalves is a dynamic Research Manager at Cloudflare, where her work spans technology, security, and digital transformation. She champions women's empowerment and diversity in tech, leveraging her extensive experience to foster a more inclusive and innovative environment.

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EMPOWER PEOPLE AROUND YOU AND THEY'LL EMPOWER YOU.

Vânia Gonçalves

VÂNIA IN A NUTSHELL

Research Manager

Cloudflare

area of expertise

Information Technology (Cyber) Security Portugal 🇵🇹

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VÂNIA AS A LEADER

Vânia defines success as the fulfillment of one's vision and mission while maintaining alignment with personal values. Her success stems from focusing energy on what truly matters to her—her passion for empowering women in tech.

Leadership is not about performance.

Great Leaders are empathetic and kind.

The future of leadership is in respecting everyone's individuality.

When I think of a leader, I think of collaboration.

Vânia Gonçalves
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LEADERSHIP IS AN ACT OF SERVICE. BE CURIOUS, CONFIDENT, AND COURAGEOUS.

Vânia Gonçalves

VÂNIA ON NAVIGATING WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Vânia emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and mental health. She credits her improved work-life balance to daily meditation, regular exercise, and taking at least one day off during the weekend. By setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care, she manages stress effectively and maintains her overall well-being. This balance allows her to perform optimally both personally and professionally, serving as a role model for her team and community.

VÂNIA ON EMPOWERING WOMEN IN TECH

Vânia actively supports the next generation of women leaders in technology through initiatives like Geek Girls Portugal and Womenflare. She believes in sharing knowledge, experiences, and encouraging self-reflection among women to help them grow and succeed in their careers. By fostering an environment of collaboration and mutual support, Vânia is dedicated to reducing gender inequality and promoting diversity in the tech industry. Her commitment to empowering women is a testament to her leadership philosophy of doing well by doing good.

Vânia Gonçalves
Vânia Gonçalves
Vânia Gonçalves
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MY JOURNEY HAS TAUGHT ME ADAPTABILITY, EMPATHY, AND RESILIENCE, ALLOWING ME TO BE A BETTER LISTENER AND COLLABORATOR.

Vânia on becoming a better leader

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