Klea Xhetani
Tell us a bit about yourself and your RHIM journey so far.
My name is Klea Xhetani and I’m the Global Digital Transformation Trainee. I am 24 years old and come from Albania.
I’m currently based in Vienna, where I moved to continue my Master’s studies in Business Informatics, a degree that gave me the chance to explore both business and IT, and most importantly, understand the value of bridging the two.
During this time, I came across the Global Trainee Program 2024. The role of Global Digital Transformation Trainee in Information Technology, really stood out to me, because it aligned with what I’m passionate about and where I want to grow professionally in the future. So, when this opportunity came up, I knew it was one of those moments that you either go for it or let it pass. I went for it, and honestly, I’m so glad I did!
What kind of projects have you worked on?
During these months, I have been closely related to one of the biggest projects going on, DigiT (Digital Transformation).
I started my journey with the Data & Analytics Delivery team, where I learned a lot about data engineering tasks and got familiar with current solutions. I had the chance to understand and contribute to the end-to-end process of preparing a version of one of our analytics solutions under the scope of DigiT. Even contributing through small tasks and steps, being part of the enhancement and standardization of our solutions has been incredibly valuable to me!
Now, I am part of the Digital & Cloud Solutions team, which has exposed me to a completely new area, while being focused more on application development and integrations. I am also closer to topics that aim improvement and increased efficiency of the workflows through automation and AI.
Overall, what I love most about this space is the pace: there’s no room for comfort zones. Things move fast, and that keeps my curiosity and motivation high every day as I keep learning about new technologies.
What has been a highlight of your experience with RHIM so far?
In just a short time, I’ve had the chance to experience so many meaningful moments that have helped me grow both personally and professionally, such as:
- Getting to see real business cases during such an important step that a company can take - its digital transformation journey.
- An enriching onboarding week, where I had the chance to connect with the EMT and the Board, participate in various trainings, visit plants, as well as meet and share this experience with an amazing group of trainees.
- Saying yes to being on stage at the Christmas Party, stepping out of my comfort zone and speaking in front of so many people for the very first time!
What do you appreciate most about RHIM’s culture?
What I appreciate most about RHIM’s culture is the truly international environment, where I’m constantly broadening my horizons by learning from people with diverse cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.
I really value the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues who are not only highly skilled and professional, but also incredibly supportive and always willing to help.
On top of that, there’s so much room for learning, asking questions, and staying curious, which makes it a very inspiring place to grow!
What advice would you give to future trainees?
As someone who’s passionate about painting alongside my IT tasks, I encourage you to see this program as a white canvas, where with each offered opportunity that you take, task you complete, lesson you learn, connection you make, and contribution you offer, you’re adding vibrant colours and rich details to it. Also, don’t be afraid to face challenges or embrace the small imperfections that come with trying something new, as they’re what make the final picture truly unique.
Most importantly, enjoy the journey, because it’s the steps along the way that turn this canvas into a masterpiece!