Misha Jurakova
About Misha Jurakova
Misha Jurakova serves as the Commercial Contracts and Legal Lead at Disperse, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in commercial management and legal roles, with previous experience at IBM and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights.
Current Role at Disperse
Misha Jurakova currently serves as the Commercial Contracts and Legal Lead at Disperse, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing commercial contracts and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Her expertise in contract management and legal frameworks supports the company's operational goals. Misha's work is crucial in navigating the complexities of commercial agreements within the organization.
Previous Experience at Disperse
Misha Jurakova has held multiple roles at Disperse prior to her current position. She worked as a Project and Commercial Coordinator for three months in 2019, followed by a two-year tenure as Commercial and Compliance Manager from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she served as Senior Commercial Manager for four months in 2022. These roles involved managing commercial operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Professional Background at IBM
Misha Jurakova worked at IBM in various capacities from 2016 to 2018. She began as a Bid Manager for GTS Infrastructure & Resiliency Services in the UK and Ireland for 11 months in Bratislava. Following this, she transitioned to the role of Bid Manager for Software Group Services, also in the UK and Ireland, for another 11 months. Her experience at IBM provided her with a strong foundation in bid management and strategic planning.
Educational Qualifications
Misha Jurakova holds multiple advanced degrees. She earned a Master's degree in Classics from Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave, studying from 2007 to 2012. Additionally, she studied Law with a specialization in International and European Law at Paneurópska vysoká škola, obtaining another Master's degree from 2009 to 2014. She also completed a Master of Laws (LLM) in Human Rights Law at the University of Nottingham from 2015 to 2016. Furthermore, she pursued a postgraduate course in International Relations and Diplomacy at Comenius University in Bratislava from 2013 to 2014.
Experience at European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights
Misha Jurakova gained valuable experience as a Trainee in Research, Communications & Events at the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights from 2018 to 2019. During her eight-month tenure in Vienna, she contributed to research initiatives and supported communication efforts within the agency, enhancing her understanding of human rights issues and institutional operations.