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Carolina
Strategy & Operations Lead
From Brazil to Germany, from fashion to project management, from discontent to living an exciting life outside my comfort zone, this has been my journey since I joined the trivago team a little over a year and a half ago.
I’ve always been a doer, a maker — the type who likes to imagine the concept, plan the operations, and bring things to reality — and nothing is better than being in a company that encourages the intrapreneurial spirit for me to explore my full potential. This freedom to propose solutions and challenge the status quo allowed me to embark on an exciting journey within trivago.
Usually, we have to take a few steps back before taking two steps forward when changing careers. I traded a management job in the fashion world for an internship as a Project Manager right after finishing my MBA in the subject. But I don’t call these three months the delay stage, I call them the impulse. In just a few months, I went from an Intern to a Project Manager in a team that covers company-wide strategies and operations at trivago.
And a few weeks ago, I have been invited by the trivago CTO to join his team as Operational Excellence Manager, to act as an in-house consultant, driving transformation processes, aiming for systematic solutions, and optimizing efficiency throughout the organization. I appreciate the opportunity, and I can’t wait to get started!
This story does not end here. I’m excited for the next chapters of this journey.
Our stories
Wajih
Mobile Software Engineer
Stepping into the German tech market was always in my career plan, and trivago was one of a few companies that have always interested me because I knew it would be a perfect place for my professional growth.
Julia
Talent & Business Relations Lead
Working in HR has not been easy these past years and we had to deal with quite some ambiguity across different topics but luckily here at trivago I met a lot of people that share the same work ethics as I do, which makes collaboration productive and fun.
Luca
Brand Media Buying Lead
Graduating in tourism during the pandemic was a challenge, but things fell into place. Right after, a friend from trivago told me about an open role as an International Media Buyer. I applied, got it, and life immediately got busier and more exciting!
Alessandra
Data Analyst
I always dreamt about working in an international environment where I could expand my horizons, both professionally and personally speaking. And from day 1 at trivago, I knew I had found my place!
Himanshu
Digital Marketing Lead
The best part of working at trivago, for me, is the freedom and trust that my lead and management provide. I have the chance to challenge the status quo, develop new tools, and explore new platforms to support our overall marketing efforts.
Srinivas
Data Scientist
When I started out as a part-time working student, focusing on quality assurance, I was introduced to the domain of data exploration. Since then, I have been captivated by the excitement of delving into data to discover new perspectives and create value.
Carolina
Strategy & Operations Lead
I've always been a doer, a maker — the type who likes to imagine the concept, plan the operations, and bring things to reality — and nothing is better than being in a company that encourages the intrapreneurial spirit for me to explore my full potential.
Saskia
Backend Engineering Lead
I started working at trivago nearly 12 years ago when I was still in school and wanted to earn some extra money on top of my usual allowance. At that time I was already participating in computer science classes, and with trivago being an IT company in my hometown of Düsseldorf, all my requirements were fulfilled!
Raquel
Product Management Lead
In a world of constant change, I've discovered that leadership can be an incredible force for navigating it. Whether as a human, a product manager, or a female lead in tech – across different contexts, I've faced the challenge of being told how things should be done a certain way.