photographer: jonne lucia op de weegh© | make-up artist: alice malavasi from art of colors
evgenia martynova
senior software engineer at bitvavo
about
i grew up surrounded by books and dreaming of the world. at 12, i enrolled in a school specializing in math, and from that moment, my destiny was set. i fell in love with the subject and pursued a degree in applied math, spending countless hours in the computer lab. this strong foundation led to opportunities worldwide—in france, brazil, the us, and the uk. when i moved to the netherlands, i fell for amsterdam’s vibrant culture and expat community. now, i work at bitvavo shaping the future of trading, while raising two kids who share my love for travel and kickboxing.
what or who inspired you to pursue your chosen career?
ida solomonovna smirnova who was my beloved computer science teacher, a close friend and a guide during our mountain hike adventures. ida solomonovna, i was so lucky to know you, thank you for supporting and leading me in the beginning of my endeavor.
bitvavo
bitvavo is committed to empowering every crypto journey, and that includes creating more opportunities for women in our industry. we know diverse teams drive better ideas, better products, and better results. yet, hiring and retaining women in fintech remains a challenge. by joining this campaign, we want to help shift the narrative, inspire more women to pursue careers in crypto, and take real steps toward a more equitable future. the financial system is evolving—let’s make sure it evolves for everyone.