Nicole Ostman

Nicole Ostman

What did you study (at school, college or university)?
I have a BAS degree with focus on UX and design.

How did you get into technology?
I was always interested in understanding how things worked. I used to open up appliances when I was a kid to figure out why it worked that way. Seeking technical solutions has always been my goal in life, so it wasn't a surprise I wound up doing what I love in a big data industry such as Ad Tech.

What company do you work for?
Ooyala

What do you do at your current company?
Lead UX/UI for Ad Tech

What advice would you give to girls looking to get into a tech related career?
Ignore the "can nots" "should nots" and always focus on the "why nots?". The only one who can ever stop you in life is you if you believe that stuff. Be fearless, driven and curious. Be humble, listen and learn. And most of all seek out giants, because it will be their shoulders you can one day stand on to see even further.