Jelena Laketić
About Jelena Laketić
Jelena Laketić is a Distinguished Engineer currently working at Thomson Reuters in Zug, Switzerland. With a strong background in software engineering and a commitment to empowering young minds and women in technology, she has held various positions at UBS and other organizations, excelling in strategic technical concepts and applied innovation.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Jelena Laketić has been serving as a Distinguished Engineer at Thomson Reuters since 2022. In this role, she contributes to the development of innovative solutions and strategic technical concepts. Her position is based in Zug, Switzerland, where she focuses on applied innovation and collaboration within the organization.
Experience at UBS
Jelena Laketić has extensive experience at UBS, where she held multiple roles over several years. She worked as Head of Asset Management SWAT from 2017 to 2018, and later served as Distinguished Engineer and Strategic Architect from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she was a Distinguished Engineer, Service & Product Manager, and Service Lead from 2018 to 2021. Her tenure at UBS spanned over 14 years, during which she excelled in software engineering and product management.
Educational Background
Jelena Laketić studied at Jovan Jovanović Zmaj Grammar School and later pursued higher education at the Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad. She earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from 1992 to 2000. Earlier, she achieved an Associate in Mathematics and Programming from 1988 to 1992, focusing on Mathematics and Computer Science.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before her current position, Jelena Laketić worked at BTA Digital Works AG as a Software Engineer from 2003 to 2004, and at Siemens Building Technologies as a Software Engineer from 2004 to 2006. Her career has been marked by a commitment to creating strategic technical concepts and transforming them into sustainable solutions, emphasizing collaboration and innovation.
Focus on Women's Empowerment and Youth Development
Jelena Laketić is dedicated to enabling young minds and promoting women's empowerment in the technology sector. She actively supports initiatives that foster inclusivity and innovation, aiming to inspire the next generation of technology professionals.