#24: From an 8-year-old girl fascinated by numbers to a leading SAP expert and champion for diversity in tech! Meet and hear Patricia!

In this episode, we sit down with Patricia, a
seasoned SAP expert, enterprise solution architect, and founder
of FEM Power Exchange. She takes us through her
personal journey—from her childhood STEM inspirations and PhD
research to navigating corporate SAP consulting and over ten
years of successful freelancing. We also delve into the ethical
challenges of AI bias and how innovative peer-mentoring
frameworks can empower women to thrive in technology long-term.


Patricia has more than 20 years of experience in global SAP
transformation projects. In addition to her expertise in IT and
project management, she is deeply engaged in the field of
Artificial Intelligence, particularly in Responsible AI, AI
literacy, and algorithmic bias in the context of diversity and
decision-making.


Patricia actively champions women’s advancement as the founder of
„FemPowerXChange“, a PMI volunteer at „Women in PM“, and a mentor
inspiring young girls to pursue STEM.
Guest Profile


Name: Dr. Patricia Domínguez Marín (PhD in
Mathematics, PMP)


Role: Freelance SAP Consultant, Solution
Architect & Founder of FEM Power Xchange


️ Key Takeaways


Early STEM Inspiration: How a neighbor
inspired Patricia's passion for math at age 7.


Family Legacy & Public Education:
Mathematical optimization in dressmaking and public education
as a tool for equal opportunity.


Joining SAP: Transitioning from a PhD in
Optimization/Supply Chain Management to ABAP development and
consulting.


SAP Transformations as a "Translator": Using
mathematical abstraction to bridge the gap between business
processes and IT systems.


AI & Algorithmic Bias: Why AI reproduces
historical stereotypes and how mathematics can be used to
mitigate bias.


Retention & Corporate Culture: Addressing
why women leave STEM careers and how workplace cultures must
adapt.


FEM PowerXchange: The power of peer-mentoring
triads ("pairs") driven by a custom matching algorithm.


Mentoring the Next Generation: Key learnings
from volunteering with CyberMentor (Germany) and STEM Talent
Girl (Spain).


Memorable Quotes

"I act as the translator between the technology and the
customer's business vocabulary." – Dr. Patricia


"We are using the newest technology to impose the oldest
stereotypes. That is very dangerous."


"Things can be changed if we want them to. It is our
responsibility to actively shape the future."
Mentioned Resources & Links


FEM Power Exchange: Peer-mentoring platform
and community designed to empower women in professional careers

Web: https://www.fempowerxchange.com/

LinkedIn page:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/fempowerxchange/

LinkedIn group:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/10059499

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_fpxc_/


CyberMentor: E-mentoring program for girls in
STEM across Germany. https://cybermentor.de/


STEM Talent Girl: Educational and mentoring
project in Spain inspiring female STEM talent.
https://www.globalstemwomen.org/initiative/stem-talent-girl-2


PMI (Project Management Institute): Global
project management organization where the initial
peer-mentoring concept was launched.


Tumo Mannheim: an educational project to learn
digital skills - for teens age 12 to 18 in Mannheim, Germany
:https://mannheim.tumo.de/


Inspiring Girls Germany:
https://www.inspiring-girls.de/


Inspiring Girls International:
https://inspiring-girls.com/


Patricia on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-patricia-dominguez-marin-pmp/


David on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kaselow/



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Willkommen zum neuen Podcast „Women in Tech Wisdom“ von David
Kaselow.


Es erwarten erwarten euch Realtalk und Inspiration mit spannenden
Frauen aus der IT- und Tech-Branche!


Mit tollen Stories über ihren Werdegang, Vorbilder und alles, was
sie Mädchen und jungen Frauen mitgeben wollen. Damit sich noch
mehr Mädchen und Frauen für MINT-Berufe entscheiden. Hört rein
und abonniert den Kanal!


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und IT "übersetzt" und auf Social Media und in seinem Buch "IT
für Anfänger" wirklich Informatik-Themen sehr anschaulich und
einfach für jedermann und jede Frau erklärt!


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