At the American Academy of Tirana and Technology, our greatest pride lies in the success of our graduates. The RIT global network produces professionals who are not only technically proficient but also equipped with the leadership skills to navigate complex, international landscapes. The career trajectories of Adela Salla and Rafaela Marku perfectly illustrate how an RIT foundation prepares students to lead in global industries.
Adela Salla: Shaping Policy and Driving Economic Impact
Adela Salla operates at the vital intersection of data and policy. Her career has seen her take on high-stakes roles, most recently assisting Dubai’s Department of Economy & Tourism. In this capacity, she helped shape priority projects under the D33 agenda and developed critical investor content for the manufacturing sector.
Adela credits her success to the specific mindset she cultivated during her time at RIT. She describes her education as a mix of analytics and management that made her rigorous with numbers yet practical about delivery. Beyond the technical skills, Adela values the “bias for curiosity” and the comfort with trial-and-error that RIT instilled in her. According to Adela, the most important takeaway wasn’t having all the answers, but learning how to recognize gaps, ask better questions, and collaborate with others to find solutions.
Rafaela Marku: Bridging Technology and Global Business
Rafaela Marku is currently a Salesforce Marketing Cloud Developer at Deloitte Central Europe. Working within a multicultural team, she collaborates across various regions and industries to deliver high-level technical solutions.
For Rafaela, the hands-on projects and interdisciplinary approach at RIT were the keys to her professional readiness. By blending technology with business fundamentals, she gained a versatile skill set that allows her to communicate effectively across departments. She emphasizes that exposure to a global student community was essential in developing the mindset required to thrive in the collaborative, international environment she navigates today at Deloitte.
A Global Foundation for Local Success
The stories of Adela and Rafaela serve as an inspiration for current and prospective students at AATT. They demonstrate that an RIT degree is a passport to global opportunity, providing the analytical tools and the collaborative spirit necessary to solve the challenges of the modern world.
