Are you a woman aged between 18-24 years old and aspiring to work or study in STEM? 

Perhaps you already do?

If so, Colt Technology Services wants to hear what future you will achieve in a career in STEM. Maybe one day you’ll do that at Colt. However old you are, if you fall within the age bracket, Colt wants to hear your ideas.

Enter Colt's exciting competition and be in the chance of winning £1,000, or the local equivalent in your country's currency, that you can use towards your career development plus a mentoring opportunity with a female leader from Colt.

So what do you need to do?

Write a letter from your future self. 

Colt wants you to compose a letter, from your future self, 10 years from now. Put yourself 10 years into the future and imagine that you have been working in your dream role within technology. Perhaps this is even as part of Colt.

Share your achievements in present tense, as if it really is you from the future. Your letter will be addressed to a young woman interested in a career in STEM to show just how much you have achieved as a woman in technology.

Tell Colt the things you would like to achieve as though you have already done so. Exciting things that bring good, celebrating each specific change and breakthrough that you are proud to share with the world.

By writing this letter to another young woman, you will be encouraging them to make their own future achievements and keep on pushing for better.

Add your entry by May 5, 10am BST.

What do you need to think about when writing?

This letter should detail and celebrate all your ‘achievements’ of the past 10 years working in Technology. Be clear on all that you have achieved and how. Think about:

How does ‘future you’?...

• Step outside your comfort zone and want for better?
• Ensure non-stop learning to be your very best?
• Show your unique blend of technical and personal skills?
• Lead on challenging projects or something new to you?
• Collaborate with different people with different minds and ways of thinking?
• Get recognised and rewarded for your achievements?
• And most importantly, how does your female community support and inspire you along the way and how do you do the same for them?

Explain how things have changed during your time and share the changes you think could still happen in the future, that would further support women in STEM.

Colt wants to immediately recognise the incredible work you have done, how you have done it and what this means for other women in the industry and inside Colt.

So what is next...

Think you’re up for the challenge? Then Colt would love to hear from you! Write a 500 word letter to introduce Colt to future you.

The most important thing of all – do not be humble! Colt wants you to celebrate what it is you have achieved even if it is yet to happen. 

"This is your future. Use it wisely!" says Colt.

Competition prizes

The top three submissions will receive £1,000 (or the local equivalent) to support their career development plus an amazing mentoring opportunity with a Colt female leader.

Meet the judges

Submissions will be reviewed by an incredible panel of women in tech at Colt. 

Meet Colt's inspiring panelists below.

Funmi Bamgboye, Colt Senior Manager, Program/Project Management

Funmi joined Colt as part of the Lumen EMEA acquisition after joining Lumen in 2019. Based in London, she has spent nearly two decades managing major projects and programmes in the industry. Funmi excels in working with global teams, navigating diverse cultures, genders, ages, and time zones. She has led a wide array of cross-functional programmes, from network expansions and process improvements to innovative and strategic initiatives which are more complex and typically have no playbook. Funmi collaborates across all organizational levels to deliver transformational solutions. Her success is driven by flexibility in work-life balance, support for personal development, and a results-oriented focus. Passionate about inclusivity, Funmi is dedicated to making the technology sector accessible to everyone, regardless of gender, race, or social status. She is married with two daughters.

Elodie Monnet, Colt Lead Analyst, Service Management Office

Elodie has been with Colt for 15 years. She is French and holds a degree in Applied Foreign Languages (English and Spanish) with a specialization in International Trade, as well as a diploma in Import-Export. She has been living in Barcelona since 2010. Elodie has held various positions in different teams, including Cease Desk and Order Receipt Desk. For the past 9 years, she has been the Head of the Customer Service Desk for Prizmnet (Financial Extranet) in the Capital Markets department. Elodie is also the Women+ Regional Lead for the Southern countries at Colt. She enjoys organizing events related to women's well-being and equity. Since last year, Women+ in Spain has been collaborating with Code Women, an international non-profit organization that provides courses for migrant women pursuing technology careers. Additionally, Elodie participates in CSR activities in Spain and advocates for women's rights. Environmental sustainability is also very important to her. Last December, she supported Valencia's Dan's Impact with a €10,000 cheque in collaboration with Colt and the Arctic Arts Project.

Sheena Neeju, Director, Strategy & Enterprise Architecture

Sheena joined Colt on January 6, 2025. With a Master's degree in Computer Science, she is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in driving large-scale and complex cloud migration and modernization projects. Her expertise covers a broad spectrum, including Sales & Solutions, Delivery, and Core Architecture advisory roles, with a particular focus on industries such as Telecom. In her previous role, Sheena served as an executive advisor to C-suite clients, guiding them in their cloud adoption journey and long-term cloud strategies. She also led and developed GenAI use cases across both business and technology domains. In addition to her leadership expertise, Sheena is an accomplished public speaker, having presented at prominent events such as the Kerala Tech Expo and the Data Center Summit Awards. She has also been a driving force behind several diversity initiatives, including promoting financial literacy for women, coaching women in their career development, and contributing to the Returning Mothers program.

Roxana Dobrota, Manager, Security Governance Risk and Compliance

Roxana is a people- and process-oriented professional who firmly believes that teamwork and cross-functional collaboration are key to finding the best solutions for both the business and its people. With over 15 years of experience in various HR roles in Romania, she transitioned to the Security & Resilience team in Colt Germany eight years ago. She began as a Personnel Security Specialist and has since led numerous projects and system implementations. Since July 2024, she has been leading the Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance team at Colt. As the Country Manager for Germany and an active member of the Women@Colt+ group, Roxana is passionate about fostering diverse teams, continuous learning, and supporting colleagues at different stages of their careers. She is committed to helping others find the balance they need at each stage of their life. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling with her family, spending time by the seaside, and reading in the sun.

Shashi Pandey, Director, Business Operations

Shashi joined Colt over 20 years ago as a network engineer and has since taken on diverse leadership roles across operations, product innovation, and business strategy. Currently serving as Chief of Staff to the CDIO and Director of Business Operations India, she has led major initiatives, including the post-acquisition integration of Lumen’s EMEA business, new product innovation, process automation, and the transition of IP provisioning across 13 countries. She has been instrumental in establishing DEI pillars in India, presided over the Internal Committee on workplace conduct, and guided Colt India through the challenges of COVID-19. An active member of the Women+@Colt network, she is passionate about inclusion and mentorship, believing that success is built through perseverance and the support of great mentors and allies.

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