Paola received her Bachelor’s in petroleum engineering in Venezuela and then moved to Turin, Italy in 2015, where she got a Master’s in chemical engineering in 2018. In 2019, Paola joined Baker Hughes in Florence as part of the early career leadership program, ASPIRE, that consists in six-month rotational assignments for two years, delivering projects in different groups of the rotating equipment engineering groups. She also co-led the onboarding of 100+ program members in July 2021 with the collaboration of some cross-functional program members worldwide, involved leaders and brought meaningful topics such as diversity and inclusion to their welcome.

Paola graduated from the ASPIRE Program as Diagnostic Engineer in the Digital Gas Technology Services, supporting customer with technical issues during operations and developing digital capabilities. Since 2021, she has been a Cultural Ambassador and promote the values and behaviors that support the company strategy thorough several initiatives.

After four years as Service Diagnostic Engineer, including a move to the US in 2024, she is excited to officially transitioning into her next career step in July 2025, as Upgrade Commercial Manager in the Gas Technology Services of Baker Hughes.