Alexe Guiguemde

Growing up in a family that loves to understand the world gives you wings. With a thermal engineer father in Moselle, a doctor mother, and two sisters who chose medicine, Alexe developed a boundless curiosity very early on. She loves working with her hands: she sews her own clothes, makes jewelry, and even took up the traditional violin, which she learns entirely by ear, from musician to musician, without any sheet music. For her, every new skill is a joyful challenge to take on.

Her thirst for discovery pushes Alexe to explore the world. After starting her plastics engineering studies in Strasbourg, she decided to cross borders. She flew to Canada for a semester of mechanical engineering studies, then went all the way to China for her final year project, where she worked on the automation of testing tools. These travels taught her to adapt, speak other languages, and approach technical problems from every possible angle.

After rewarding experiences in aerospace in the Drôme region and then in hydrogen in the heart of the Jura, Alexe settled in Calais at Alcatel Submarine Networks. It is here, facing the sea, that nearly a third of the planet's submarine internet cables are manufactured! Within a team of six people, she works hand in hand with technicians, production, and quality control. Her role? To follow the creation of new cable models, launch prototypes, and ensure they will withstand the extreme pressures of the ocean floor.

Entering the industrial world is not always smooth sailing, especially when there are still too few women in it. Sometimes faced with clumsy attitudes, Alexe has managed to forge her own path with strength and independence. One day, during a Blablacar ride, she chatted with a passenger who introduced her to the Femmes Ingénieures association. That was the turning point. Today, Alexe visits middle and high schools to share her journey, convinced that every young girl should be able to dare to enter technical fields without hesitation and bring her perspective, experience, and skills to the table.