Sofia Mortimer: an unexpected journey

Sofia Mortimer's journey at Etteplan began in January 2022, when she took on a maternity cover role as a project manager at ABB R&D department. Initially, she worked on development projects, but after nearly a year, she transitioned to ABB Traction, where she managed delivery projects for traction motors used in subway trains, the biggest subway system in London specifically, ‘Central Line’. This role allowed her to work closely with various teams and gain valuable experience in project management.

Sofia's dedication and expertise later on led her to ABB Force Measurement, where she now focuses on business development and support for health, safety, and environmental compliance. Her role involves coordinating various tasks, from documentation and risk assessments to improving processes and fostering collaboration between departments. Sofia's passion for business development has been a significant highlight of her journey, as she discovered her talent and interest in this area while working on the project. “I had no idea that I would enjoy working with business development this much” she says. Now she wants to further develop her expertise within the area and has no plans to change course anytime soon. It is not the first time that Sofia was pleasantly surprised with an area of expertise that she came to love. In the beginning of her career, at Metso Outotec, her mentor was the one who got her into the technical field. “I was never interested in technical things before, but having that mentor who included me in every meeting, email and travel around the world to visit customer sites I could ask all my questions and nothing was considered wrong or strange, led me to find a love for working in the technical field” Sofia explained. “My friends are still surprised by me working in tech, since it doesn’t really fit my personality at all!” she says and laughs.

Throughout her career, Sofia has demonstrated a strong ability to bridge gaps between service and project management, ensuring smooth project execution and compliance with legal requirements. Her proactive approach, willingness to take on new challenges, ask questions, and dedication to achieving excellence in every project have made her an invaluable asset to her team.