Katerina Ekmekci has had an extraordinary impact on Avenue One’s technology and strategic direction, driving transformation during a period of significant industry and market change. As Head of Engineering, she successfully scaled the team from a startup to a high-functioning organization that is tightly aligned with the business. Under her guidance, the engineering team also achieved SOC Level 2 compliance, ensuring the highest standards of information security, and led the integration of AI initiatives to boost both developer productivity and business outcomes. Her commitment to fostering a strong internal culture through charity initiatives, regular communication, and education has made her not only a technology leader but also a role model, inspiring teams to excel through vision and example.