Susan Wachira-Nyika, Founder & CEO on Influential Women

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Susan Wachira-Nyika

PMI

Founder & CEO, Transmitio LLC

Washington , DC

Certifications · Degrees · Memberships

Degree MS.Software Systems Cert PMI Member PMI

Her Story

About Susan

Transmitio is a global consulting firm that helps organizations execute high-stakes, cross-border initiatives through an integrated approach to project management, software development, data governance, and cross-cultural strategy. 


The firm addresses both internal and external dimensions of global operations: ensuring distributed project teams collaborate effectively across cultural boundaries while guaranteeing that their digital solutions are appropriately adapted for new target markets. 


Serving clients across retail, hospitality, education, and corporate sectors, Transmitio manages teams spanning multiple countries, time zones, and cultures. Every decision is guided by data insights, not assumptions. 


The firm’s aim to help organizations move with strategic clarity and ensure their technology investments translate into measurable business value.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Susan

01What do you attribute your success to?

I attribute my success to the continuous journey of focused effort, underpinned by a deep-seated commitment to respecting and empowering the people I work with

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

The best career advice I ever received was that tenacity isn't about never falling, but about the unwavering resolve to stand up, learn, and push forward, no matter how challenging the setback.

03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

The best career advice I ever received was that tenacity isn't about never falling, but about the unwavering resolve to stand up, learn, and push forward, no matter how challenging the setback.

04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

Delivering value take and requires time. Most leaders are in a rush for quick fixes.

05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

My guiding principle, in both my professional career and my personal life, is this: Achievement comes from maintaining laser-like focus, demonstrating the unwavering commitment to keep at it, and consistently maintaining a bias for action to turn all goals—both professional and personal—into results

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