Maria Andrakakou

Position: Solution architect, Ørsted
Categories: Mentors
Location: Region Hovedstaden

Background

After completing my studies in Geoinformatics at Aalborg University in Copenhagen, I gained experience as a GIS/IT consultant, where I worked on satellite image processing, scripting, and full-stack development using technologies such as Python, C#, Java, and Angular. I later transitioned into a backend development role, where I became involved with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and developed solutions for data management through both scripting and low-code platforms. Currently, I’m working as a Solutions Architect in the IT department at Ørsted.

Motivation

I’m passionate about sharing knowledge and supporting individuals who are looking to build a career in IT. Starting out in this field can feel overwhelming—there’s so much to learn, and it’s hard to know where to begin. I’ve been fortunate to have great mentors who helped guide me early on, and that support made a huge difference in shaping my path. Now, I’m eager to pay it forward by helping others navigate their own journeys, sharing the insights and experiences I’ve gained along the way.

Skills, expertise, and interests

  • data science
  • data analytics
  • big data
  • software engineering
  • project management
  • consulting
  • leadership
  • work-life balance
  • business innovation
  • strategy
  • digitalisation
  • software project management
  • version control
  • geospatial data science
  • cloud computing
  • data visualisation
  • data management