Elena Arens
Ask me about
- If I should go in business, sciences or arts
- How I know that what I'm doing is my thing
- How I become successful in what I do
About me
- International Experience
Driven by curiosity about how business works, I started my career in marketing and brand management and made it all the way up to Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the Russian Bobsleigh Federation.
To take it to the next step, I went to Singapore to study an MBA. At that time innovation and technology entrepreneurship were the mainstream to follow, which brought me to a decision to explore the technology industry. I got master’s degree in software engineering and became an engineer. Leaving behind many years of studies and work experience was a scary move, but this change of career has been the best decision I have ever made, as my new job as a lead developer brings joy, passion and fulfilment into my life.
About my role
- Analytical
- Contemplative
- Curious
- Disciplined
- Idealistic
- Independent
- Logical
- Meticulous
- Observant
- Perfectionist
- Practical
- Rational
- Resourceful
- Sensitive
- Serious
- Studious
- Thorough
A software engineer at a mining company is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing software solutions that support mining operations, data analysis, and equipment monitoring, as well as regular staff processes and operations. This role often involves designing systems that streamline exploration, extraction, and processing workflows, ensuring reliability and efficiency in challenging field environments. The engineer collaborates with data scientists, product managers, geologists, engineers and other groups of stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable digital tools. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, or JavaScript, along with experience in data pipelines or development operations is highly valued. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach are essential for success in this dynamic role, which plays a key part in enabling sustainable and data-driven mining operations.
Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Software Engineering
Subjects
- Accounting
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Digital Design/Information Technology
- English
- General Mathematics (Maths A)
- Geography
- History
- Industrial Technology
- Languages
- Mathematical Methods (Maths B)
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Psychology
- Science
Awards
- Dean's List for Master's in Software Engineering
Hobbies
- Bike riding
- Interior design
- Photography
- Running
My career journey
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Temp job as proof reader
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Assistant brand manager in Moscow
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PR Director of Russian Bobsleigh Federation
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Software engineering in Singapore
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Software engineer lead in Perth
My typical day
My employer
