Teuta Sahatqija
- Professor at AAB College, Department of Programming;
- ISO 42001 AI Management Lead Implementer;
- Certified Digital Transformation Expert (CDTE); and Certified Management Consultant (CMC®).
- Holds advanced certifications in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, and Natural Language Processing (NLP).
- Over 30 years of experience in leadership, public service, diplomacy, and business consulting.
- Founder of Women in Tech Kosovo, promoting gender equality and digital empowerment.
- Specialized in training and mentoring on AI, digitalization, and innovation with numerous national and international partners.
- Speaker in international and national conferences about AI and digitalization.
Education and Certifications
- MSc in Electronics and Computer Sciences, University of Prishtina, 1985
- Postgraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Policy and AI, LUISS Guido Carli, Rome, 2023
- Postgraduate Certificate in Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies, Dartmouth College, USA, 2015
- Executive Training on Development and Population, Charles University, Prague, 2013
- European Business University of Luxembourg (2023–2025) – 7-Certificate Program:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Blockchain Technologies
- Python Programming
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Business Management
- Human Resources
- Project Management I & II
- ISO 42001 – AI Management Lead Implementer, 2025
- Certified Digital Transformation Expert (CDTE), 2021; 2024
- Certified Management Consultant (CMC®), 2024
Relevant Professional Experience
- AAB College – Professor, Introduction to Databases (2025–Present)
- Founder, TDS Consulting (2021–Present)
Founder of a consulting company providing high-quality outsourcing services for U.S. companies, employing young professionals and offering them careers in advanced technology.
- Expert, Consultant, Trainer, and Mentor in Digitalization and AI
Research and Publications:
- Impact of AI on Human Rights – Ombudsperson Institution of Kosovo (2024)
- Towards a Feasible Implementation of the Digital Services Act in the Western Balkans – Regional research, Kosovo chapter
- Gender Mainstreaming Guidance: Digitalization and ICT – UN Women Kosovo, 2025
Training and Consulting Engagements:
- UN Women (Kosovo & Albania): Training on AI and digitalization for staff and women entrepreneurs (2023–2025)
- CARE International: Training rural women farmers in using digital and AI tools in agriculture (2023–2025)
- EduTask: Digital Transformation, AI Tools, Web Development (2024–2025)
- GIZ–ESNAF: Mentorship for women-led SMEs on digital transformation and strategic development (2023–2024)
- G7 & JICA Projects: Digital training for women in agriculture in the Suhareka region (2023–2024)
- ECIKS, KIESA, ADA Projects: Digital transformation consulting for businesses across multiple sectors (2022–2025)
- Founder & Director, Women in Tech Kosovo (2021–Present)
Key projects include:
- LuxDev: Executive Program on Digital Transformation and AI – Building the Future Workforce (2024–2025)
- UNMIK: Preparing the New Generation of Political Leaders – focused on digital security (2024–2025)
- UNMIK: Ignite Tech – empowering women from minority communities in digitalization and AI (2023)
- Netherlands Embassy – MATRA Project: Reshaping the Future: Women of Kosovo on the Frontline of AI and Cybersecurity
- GIZ: Strategic Marketing and Promotion Plan for Women Entrepreneurs (2023)
- Other initiatives such as The Future of STEM is Female (KUSA & U.S. Embassy)
- Digital Transformation Advisor, Municipality of Prishtina (2021)
- Advisor for Smart City development, in coordination with the World Bank, WBIF, and AFD.
Previous Positions in Diplomacy and Public Service
- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Republic of Kosovo (2020–2021)
- Ambassador and Consul General of Kosovo in New York (2016–2020)
- Member of the Parliament of Kosovo (2004–2016)
Languages
Albanian, Serbian, Turkish, English, French, Italian, Spanish
Core Competencies
- Digital Transformation & AI Implementation
- Strategic Business Consulting
- Policy Analysis & Gender Equality Advocacy
- Public Speaking & Capacity Building
- Project Design & Mentorship
Memberships
- Founder, Women in Tech Kosovo Chapter, part of Women in Tech Global Movement
- Chair, Business Consultants Council (BCC)
- Board Member, American Chamber of Commerce in Kosovo (AmCham)
References
Available upon request (UN Women, LuxDev, UNMIK, CARE International, GIZ, Esnaf, BCC, ECIKS, and others).
