22-25 April 2026 
SQLBits 2024
From Skopje to Seattle: My Journey in Tech
In just 20 minutes, I'll take you from Skopje to Seattle as I share my journey from a Telecom Engineer to becoming a data conference speaker. Join me for insights on career transitions, the power of following your passions, seeking mentors, and building a supportive community. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or on a quest for inspiration, this session is for you. Reach for the stars and beyond! 🚀🌟
Fasten your seatbelts for a whirlwind flight from Skopje, Macedonia, across the skies of Europe, to the tech hub of Seattle! In this exciting 20-minute session you'll be following my journey from a Telecommunications Engineer to becoming a data conference speaker.
We’ll cruise through the clouds of career transitions, bounce back from challenges, and seize exciting opportunities in the tech skies. Learn how pursuing your passions, teaming up with mentors, and building a rock-star community can skyrocket your career and inspire others to reach for the stars.
Whether you're an aspiring aviator in the tech world, pondering a career shift, or just in need of some dose of inspiration, this session is for you!
And remember, the sky is not the limit!
We’ll cruise through the clouds of career transitions, bounce back from challenges, and seize exciting opportunities in the tech skies. Learn how pursuing your passions, teaming up with mentors, and building a rock-star community can skyrocket your career and inspire others to reach for the stars.
Whether you're an aspiring aviator in the tech world, pondering a career shift, or just in need of some dose of inspiration, this session is for you!
And remember, the sky is not the limit!
Speakers
Elena Drakulevska's previous sessions
From Skopje to Seattle: My Journey in Tech
In just 20 minutes, I'll take you from Skopje to Seattle as I share my journey from a Telecom Engineer to becoming a data conference speaker. Join me for insights on career transitions, the power of following your passions, seeking mentors, and building a supportive community. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or on a quest for inspiration, this session is for you. Reach for the stars and beyond! 🚀🌟
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