High-Flyers in STEM

With the STEM industry experiencing rapid innovation during the global pandemic, and with an historic skills shortage to contend with, the team at HERO Recruitment believes there's no better time to tap into the knowledge and expertise of our industry leaders to discover why a career in STEM is a rewarding experience. In this podcast, we speak to leaders in STEM about their own career journeys in this unique sector, the challenges they’ve faced along the way, and their forecasts for the future. We’ll discover what it takes to manage cutting-edge projects and the teams that help to deliver them in an ever-evolving landscape. Through a series of open exchanges, our guests will share personal anecdotes, market insights and industry predictions. We want to inspire the next generation of STEMtalent by showcasing the success of real people who are already excelling on their leadership journeys.

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High-Flyers in STEM

High-Flyers in STEM S3E1: #GreatnessHasNoGender - Antoinette Curtin, Quality Assurance Director and Sinead Finn, Staff Process Engineer - Dexcom

March 24, 2025 • Deirdre Finnerty • Season 3 • Episode 1

We’re launching a new season of High-Flyers in STEM - #GreatnessHasNoGender, the podcast by HERO Recruitment that spotlights the leaders shaping the future of STEM. In this first episode, Deirdre Finnerty sits down with Antoinette Curtin, Quality Assurance Director, and Sinéad Finn, Staff Process Engineer at Dexcom. From Dexcom’s state-of-the-art facility in Athenry, they’re not just advancing continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology—they’re setting new standards in diabetes care and redefining what leadership in STEM looks like.

Antoinette and Sinead share the pivotal moments that shaped their careers—the mentors who challenged them, the setbacks that tested them, and the choices that defined their paths to leadership. They speak openly about stepping into senior roles, navigating uncertainty, and the reality of leading with conviction, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.

At Dexcom, leadership isn’t about fitting a mold—it’s about expertise, impact, and pushing boundaries. Antoinette and Sinead offer an inside look at a workplace that values skill over stereotypes and why it’s time to rethink who we see as leaders in STEM.

A special thank you to our sponsors Fenero, a multi-award-winning company that specialises in the financial success for contractors, freelancers and solopreneurs.

For more updates on #GreatnessHasNoGender, follow HERO on LinkedIn, reach out at hello@hero.ie, or explore our latest STEM job opportunities: Permanent Careers and Contracting Careers.

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