Ilze Holsteina
About Ilze Holsteina
Ilze Holsteina is a Product Owner at UBS in London, England, with extensive experience in managing cross-functional teams and delivering strategic initiatives across various industries. She holds a Master's degree in Business Innovation with International Technology Management from Birkbeck, University of London, and has a strong background in IT and project management.
Work at UBS
Ilze Holsteina has been serving as a Product Owner at UBS since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for leading international, cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives aimed at improving systems and processes. Her work focuses on enhancing the bottom-line results of the organization. Based in London, England, she has accumulated four years of experience in this position.
Education and Expertise
Ilze Holsteina holds a Master's degree in Business Innovation with International Technology Management from Birkbeck, University of London, which she completed from 2019 to 2021. She also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering from Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies between 2000 and 2004. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Science in Business Information Systems from the University of Latvia Faculty of Business, Management and Economics from 2004 to 2006.
Background
Ilze Holsteina has a diverse professional background with experience in various sectors including financial services, real estate, IT, software development, health, non-profit, media, government, and sports & leisure. She has held multiple roles in different organizations, including positions such as IT Delivery Manager at Avanade and EMEA Technology Programme Manager at Cushman & Wakefield. Her career spans over a decade, showcasing her adaptability and expertise across industries.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Ilze Holsteina has managed global and national projects with budgets of up to £20 million. She has developed and executed innovative business and technology strategies that align with organizational goals. Her technical expertise includes cloud migration, infrastructure, and business process improvement. She is also passionate about advancements in artificial intelligence, augmented reality, neural networks, and deep learning.