Speakers

Edwige Fiaclou

Head Tech Talent & Methodology
Swissquote

Edwige Fiaclou is an accomplished technologist deeply committed to promoting diversity and
inclusion in STEM* (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). She holds a BSc in
mathematics and an MSc in Computer Science from University Lyon 1 (France), with a FinTechoriented educational background.
With years of experience in various roles, including mobile development and banking applications,
Edwige has navigated through many technologies and business applications. Since joining
Swissquote in 2012, she has contributed to technical stacks and software delivery across multiple
domains and layers, from Banking operations to Trading Systems Management. Her unwavering
dedication to excellence and best practices has earned her a promotion to Vice Director in 2022,
where she now oversees Methodologies, Incubation and Tech Talent in Software Engineering.
Despite her many accomplishments, Edwige remains eager to learn from others. She is
passionate about collaborating with her colleagues and providing unwavering support to new
engineers through a comprehensive and 360° onboarding process.
Edwige's dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed. She is a sought-after speaker at
conferences and meet-ups, where she tries to inspire the next generation of technologists by
sharing the knowledge she has gained over the years. Her motto, "A single tree does not make a
forest", perfectly encapsulates her philosophy of always going above and beyond with others.
Edwige is paving the way for a more diverse and inclusive industry through her work and mindset.
She is proof that with hard work, dedication, and a commitment to excellence, anything is possible,
regardless of one's background.