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).