FROM PARTICIPANT TO INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER – IDUN’S JOURNEY WITH HER TECH FUTURE

Women remain underrepresented in the tech industry, yet diversity is key to driving innovation. At Consafe Logistics, we are proud to support Her Tech Future, an initiative organized by Lund University’s Faculty of Engineering (LTH). By participating in this program, we aim to contribute to a more diverse and inclusive future in engineering. 

Last year, our colleagues Idun Jerlhagen Forsgren and Caroline Renard jointly delivered an inspiring lecture during the event. 

For Idun, this meant that she came full circle in her professional journey. 😊 From participating in Her Tech Future as a high school student, to later being involved in the initiative as an engineering student at LTH, and then to inspiring the next generation of female tech talents as a professional engineer. 

It all started in 2016.

“I discovered engineering as a career path when I participated in Her Tech Future, during high school. It was an exciting initiative to be part of, and I was drawn to the problem-solving aspect of engineering,” says Idun.  

The initiative was the starting point of a journey that led her to a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a career in IT and logistics. In 2023, she joined Consafe Logistics as Application Consultant. The role of an application consultant offers an interesting mix of technology, customer interaction, and problem-solving – a perfect match for someone who enjoys understanding both technical and business processes.  

Idun Jerlhagen Forsgren Application Consultant at Consafe Logistics

“I find the combination of technology and logistics particularly exciting, and it's something I get to work with every day. Besides the actual tasks, I really appreciate the welcoming workplace culture. So, I would say that the best part of my job is all the amazing colleagues and the great atmosphere I get to be a part of.”

For those about to choose their next step in education, she has one key piece of advice: 

“Dare to explore what excites you! You can always change direction later. And there’s no rush – I took a gap year after high school, and that year was just as rewarding as my years at university.”   

With 22% female colleagues in our company, we hope to inspire more women to pursue careers in tech. By supporting initiatives like Her Tech Future, we strive to contribute to building a more diverse and inclusive future in engineering.