My work makes a difference
Why our work counts
Who are you?
I am Carolina Soto Sarmiento, project manager in the Procurement competence sector. My task at armasuisse is to coordinate the various stakeholders and to encourage collaboration between the different teams, in order to procure the information technology resources and/or services we need. I’m thus contributing to the success of strategic projects which support the capabilities of the armed forces and strengthen the security of Switzerland.
What I find particularly exciting is building bridges between people, processes, various institutions and technologies. What is important to me is to transform complex ideas into specific results whilst at the same time learning each day from interactions with other people as well as from everyday experiences.
What are you working on?
I’m currently working on projects for digitalisation and modernisation, aimed at strengthening the digital and cyber-related defence capabilities. Each project brings together incredible talents with very different yet simultaneously valuable expertise, experiences and perspectives.
I particularly value the cooperation between the teams and the specific impact that our work can have on ourselves, the organisation and the population.
How do you notice that your work makes a difference?
I see that my work makes a difference if the armed forces have the resources to access knowledge and information as well as to develop skills that enable them to progress in adapting more flexibly to changes and making their daily work easier.
What motivates you to contribute to the security of Switzerland with your work?
I’m naturally very curious and enjoy learning. I’m motivated by the idea that a small improvement made today can have a major, positive and sustainable impact on the people, institutions and society of tomorrow.
I develop safety for tomorrow by building bridges between people, processes, various institutions and technologies, to develop sustainable and effective solutions.