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Emelie Dahlskold, 22 September, 2023 | Google Cloud office celebration

In the fast-paced world of technology, IT professionals like Natalie Hanna play a crucial role in shaping the future of businesses and large organisations.

As the Education and Research Lead at Google Cloud, Natalie is an expert at helping organisations embrace digital transformation and Cloud-based applications. She is breaking barriers, making waves, and proving that a career in IT is an epic adventure worth pursuing!

Natalie's journey in technology began with her fascination for Artificial Intelligence (AI). As she delved deeper into this field, she realised that strong analytical and problem-solving skills are the foundation for success, even as technology continues to rapidly evolve.

Natalie pursued her IT and Business double degree at QUT, and it proved to be the perfect study choice for her. She was inspired by the many opportunities for practical learning at QUT and the multitude of career paths that an IT degree offered, ranging from AI and security to infrastructure and programming.

"There is huge opportunity for innovation within IT - now more than ever! Digital transformations are long-term efforts to rewire how an organisation continuously improves and changes," Natalie says.

At Google Cloud, Natalie collaborates with various organisations to create and implement their digital transformation strategies. This work is often challenging and  complex as it completely rewires how teams will operate and better serve its customers.

When asked about what she enjoys most about her job, Natalie expresses her thrill in  witnessing the rapid pace technology changes.

“I enjoy navigating ambiguity as from a technological perspective we chart towards the  unknown - the possibilities are endless,” Natalie explains.

Natalie's study and career path from QUT to Google Cloud demonstrates the power of  education, curiosity, and adaptability in the ever-changing landscape of technology. Ready to embark on your own IT adventure? The tech world is calling out for curious minds like yours to shape the future!

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