Blanca Rojo

Blanca Rojo is a Distinguished Engineer and Executive Director at UBS, specializing in cloud engineering. Originally from Spain, she holds a degree and MSc in Software Engineering and was introduced to coding early by her parents, both math teachers. After moving to London, she began her career at an investment bank, initially as a Java engineer working with Spring and tackling complex challenges through code. Over time, Blanca transitioned to cloud engineering and data engineering, pivoting her career focus in 2019. Blanca has been a passionate advocate for community involvement since 2017, volunteering with internal networks and organizing both in-person and virtual events. In 2021, she became the leader of the Women in Tech network in the UK, revamping its focus to include coding initiatives, upskilling women, and expanding the network's influence. Her technical expertise and community leadership led to her recognition as a Distinguished Engineer, a role that involves shaping techno