Antonia Jovanovska
‘As the only woman in the Technology function, she leads with quiet authority and authenticity’
Part of the Tech Women Celebration 50 – a curated list of some of the most inspirational women working at all levels of tech
Antonia is Software Developer on the Data Architecture team who has been with Impax since 2020. She provides software solutions for Impax's teams and is responsible for maintaining and extending the Impax Portal and its core processes through the Data Warehouse, alongside her talented team.
Immediately prior to Impax, Antonia spent four years exploring her love of Literature and Philosophy, obtaining a BA from New College of the Humanities. Before that, she worked as a software developer at Alpine Interactive, where she developed solutions for Impax among other clients.
What do you consider the nominees biggest achievement to date?
Antonia’s standout achievement is her leadership in taking full ownership of “Portal,” a key internally developed investment support tool at Impax. Stepping in after its long-time owner’s departure, she ensured continuity while elevating Portal’s strategic role across the business. Her work has expanded the tool into Fixed Income, making it a cornerstone of investment operations. By translating complex investment needs into clear development priorities, she has streamlined workflows, improved data access, and strengthened decision-making.
She has become a subject matter expert on Portal’s architecture, coordinating with developers and data teams to deliver scalable, secure enhancements. As the only woman in the Technology function, she leads with quiet authority and authenticity, fostering collaboration and championing user feedback.
Antonia’s relationship with Impax spans over a decade, from her early days as an outsourced partner to her return after completing her Master’s. Her work on Portal reflects her blend of strategic vision, technical skill, and stakeholder engagement. She has turned the tool into a true driver of business growth and demonstrated leadership well beyond her years.
What is the most significant challenge the nominee has overcome?
Antonia’s defining challenge was taking ownership of Portal, after its long-time owner departed. Entrusted with this responsibility early in her career, she had already proven herself as a sharp, reliable, and forward-thinking contributor. She quickly mastered the legacy system, maintained momentum, and led its evolution while being the only woman in the Technology function. Acting as the key bridge between investment and development teams, she translated business needs into technical solutions that improved transparency, agility, and decision-making.
Antonia didn’t just maintain Portal, she enhanced it. Coordinating across data, infrastructure, and development teams, she ensured updates were secure, scalable, and aligned with business goals. Her introduction of user feedback loops and collaboration expanded Portal’s use within Fixed Income and elevated its strategic role.
Her journey reflects authentic, impact-driven leadership. Deeply trusted from her decade-long relationship with Impax, she has shown resilience, strategic vision, and emotional intelligence. Through this challenge, Antonia turned Portal into a true strategic asset and demonstrated her potential as a future leader in Technology.
Tell us something about you the nominee people would find surprising
Antonia is also a pianist, and at one point considered studying music composition at university. She obtained her Grade 8 piano at age 12, Diploma at 14, and played the 1st movement of the Schumann Piano Concerto with her school orchestra aged 16.
She still plays, particularly enjoying the works of Ravel and Rachmaninoff.