Skill set
Monika in a few words
Helping organisations move from friction to focus—through strategic planning, stakeholder alignment, and knowledge-led transformation.
I work with internationally minded SMEs, scale-ups, and project-based teams to create clarity in complex environments. Whether navigating organisational growth, structuring knowledge flows, or addressing regulatory concerns, I bring 20+ years of cross-sector experience to deliver actionable results.
With a background in telecoms, defence, sustainability and innovation, I support both internal transformation and market-facing strategy. My approach is structured yet flexible—grounded in ethical governance, cross-functional collaboration, and user-centred design.
Strategy & Business Positioning
- Organisational audits and pivot plans
- Start-up repositioning and ESA incubator strategy
- Market scoping and localisation strategy for growth
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Cross-functional alignment for complex initiatives
- Executive and team-level strategy sessions
- Strategic content, briefing decks, and internal messaging
Knowledge Systems & Digital Flow
- Internal knowledge capture and system structuring
- Cross-jurisdictional collaboration workflows
- GDPR-aligned process reviews and content governance
Innovation & Ethical AI Foundations
- Service design and digital process mapping
- Lightweight AI tooling and prompt engineering
- Ethics, bias awareness, and responsible data use
Expat & Career Transition Consulting
- Strategic support for expats and returning professionals
- Visibility-focused CVs, LinkedIn rewrites, and personal brand refinement
- Coaching for navigating international systems and transitions
📍 Based in Oxford · Remote/hybrid project availability
Languages: English & Hungarian (fluent) · Dutch & Swedish (basic)
MBA | PRINCE2 | AI Software Engineering Bootcamp (Skills City, UK)
Experience
- skills cityAI-DRIVEN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TRAINEEDecember 2024 - March 2025 (4 months)• Built and deployed full-stack applications using Python, JavaScript, React, and cloud platforms• Developed ML models with TensorFlow/PyTorch for real-world data analysis• Gained hands-on experience with prompt engineering and bias awareness in AI models• Applied Agile workflows, Git version control, and team collaboration on GitHub• Explored how AI bias arises from training data and its ethical implications
- FreelanceSTRATEGIC CONSULTANTApril 2022 - Today (3 years and 2 months)• Led strategic repositioning of Transforming Textiles, a deep-tech start-up, securing ESA incubation through an IP audit, business refocus, and founder coaching• Launched and scaled a accommodation business to 80%+ occupancy via direct marketing and platform strategy• Volunteer facilitator for the Real Oxford Farming Conference, focusing on sustainable food production and innovation
- FreelanceBUSINESS AND SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTANTJanuary 2007 - January 2022 (15 years)• Developed digital strategy and content for award-winning blogs; recognised by Cision as a Top 10 UK Family Travel Blog• Consulted SMEs on strategy, funding, and operations; tripled sales for a children's clothing company through digital marketing• Advised Skyskanner on localisation strategy and content relevance for underrepresented markets, based on user behaviour researchGovernance & Ethics Highlights:• Implemented full GDPR compliance for business and content platforms• Produced content raising awareness of ethics• Built systems that reduced friction between user experience and data protection needs
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Education
- MBAOxford Brookes University
- BSc (Hons) Animal SciencesPannon University
Certifications
- AI driven Software EngineerSkills City2025