A leader committed to a cause will always give their all to get the desired result; they understand the importance of their word and how it affects people around them. Cultivating this committed approach in her workings is Katherine Colombino. Her dedication to her work led her to lead on multiple leadership roles, and currently, she serves as the CEO at SSC Software & Services Consulting S.R.L. She has developed a work culture that is has a clear objective of the satisfaction of its customers.
We caught up with Katherine in our quest to find “The 10 Most Inspiring Women Leaders to Follow in 2022.” We talked with her to understand how her professional journey of over three decades empowers everyone around her.
Below are the highlights of the interview.
Brief our audience about your journey as a business leader until your current position at the company. What challenges you had to overcome to reach where you are today?
The world’s greatest Leaders have always remained focused on their goals and have constantly been putting their efforts to make them successful. Incredible things can happen if you never give up! Sometimes we give up due to the lack of self-confidence for some reason as we enter on our journey. The limitations in life are not given by your physical or by the situation itself; they are given by you, if your mind changes, your world too.
It doesn’t matter how your limitations are; cling to bright vision; learn and try to explore new things. Get up! This vision of life has a lot to do with my physical limitation, which always makes everything difficult for me, studying, working, having friends. Time and so much effort made me stronger and braver.
Tell us something more about the company and its mission and vision.
I have started the company Software and Services Consulting S.R.L., with a clear objective of Education and Training SAP SYSTEMS in 2012.
We were always putting all our efforts towards a sole focus: Customer satisfaction. Today, S.S.C. S.R.L accomplished more than 100 successful implementations with highly skilled professionals who hold more than two decades of experience in leading the most challenging projects in the country. SSC SRL became one of the most important partners in Paraguay of SAP Business One Systems.
Enlighten us on how you have made an impact in the industry through your expertise in the market?
I am the C.E.O. of S.S.C. – Software & Services Consulting S.R.L. An expert consultant in Sales, Implementation, Development, Training, and Support of SAP systems.
I Have a degree in Systems Analysis, Post-degrees in University Didactics, and English Teaching Staff.
With extensive experience in the area of management of Work Teams, I held various positions at Headquarters for more than two decades. Before the opening of SSC SRL, for four years, I was in charge of the Business Unit of SAP Business One in another Paraguayan partner of SAP and an I.T. company with an exemplary track record in the national market and with more than 20 consultants in different areas. I am also SAP Certified Consultant “F.I.” and “MM.”
I develop M.K.T. plans, sales, and personnel motivation policies, among others within the unit, and contributed progress towards the project goal.
Prior to that, I acquired an interesting background of knowledge of various business areas, in which I bestowed all my knowledge, attitude, and commitment to work and compliance of goals.
So, my expertise was very important to drive the company to success.
Describe in detail the values and the work culture that drives your organization.
Employees are essential for any service company. In our company, knowledge, experience, and responsibility are very valuable things regardless of sex, age, race, or religion.
We are always thinking about the human part, and especially at this time, in which many people have suffered losses, we are permanently taking care of mental health.
If given a chance, what change would you like to bring in the industry?
I would like business to be accompanied by ethics and morals. Also, those small companies have the possibility of working with the State in more convenient conditions.
What, according to you, could be the next big change in the industry? How is your company preparing to be a part of that change?
The big changes are already happening, and possibly the adoption of the intelligence of things as well as artificial intelligence will be present both in software technology, as in vehicles, medicine, and almost any machine.
Where do you envision yourself to be in the long run and what are your future goals for the company?
In the medium term, I see myself delegating tasks and working in our own office, analyzing options to conquer new markets abroad, and continuing with my writing career.
What would be your advice to budding women entrepreneurs who aspire to venture into the industry?
My message is that you be brave and dare to undertake and venture into the technological environment as it offers very important opportunities for women.
