Albertine Shipena
Let’s get to know Albertine Shipena:
City, Country: Windhoek, Namibia
Title:: Incorporated Engineer – Electronics (Registered with the Engineering Council of Namibia) currently employed as a Senior Core Network Engineer & Acting Key Account Manager: International
Industry: Telecomunications
Number of years of work experiences: 10+ years
Languages: Oshiwambo and English
Certifications: Juniper Networks Certified Professional, Service Provider Routing & Switching (JNCIP-SP)
Diploma: Bachelor's degree Electrical and Electronics Engineering
3 Passions: Fitness, Travelling and Food
Social Media: Linkedin
How would you describe yourself?
I am a Christian believer, wife, mother, and lover of all things lovely and enjoyable. I enjoy traveling, tasting new cuisines, and am a fitness enthusiast.
Imposter syndrome has resurfaced in my life (Still learning how to deal with it), and I have spent much of my life as a goal-oriented person, which has caused me anxiety. I have recently gone on a purpose to appreciate the process, live in the now, and focus on my identity-based behaviors (yes, I am reading Atomic Habits).
I'm on my way to BECOMING ME (a different tale for another day).
How did you become a project manager?
I was an Engineer in Training, and when my training program was over, there were no Engineer positions available, so I was given a Project Manager position.
My job as an Engineer would still require me to design, manage, and execute projects, but now I have a title to go along with it.
Being a project manager was an easy task for me at the time because I am a natural planner who enjoys being hands-on and in charge.
As a Project Manager, I was in my element.
If you have one tip to give to a new woman project manager, what would you say?
Don't allow impostor syndrome hold you back from owning your accomplishment; you're precisely where you're supposed to be.
What is your next step as a project manager?
"I'm considering becoming a certified project professional," the old me would have said.
I'd like to get a postgraduate certificate in project management and eventually take the PMP exam."
And I would have said it because I know that is required of me or because I am under social pressure to do so
To be honest, I'm not sure. I'm not sure if I want to continue this path. I'm still trying to figure myself out (Disappointed? I am not).
Do you have any resources to recommend?
YouTube is your best friend and try Resources – LinkedIn learning. If you are passionate about Project Management and want to specialize, then take up a course and consider sitting for your PMP certification.
