Linda Sassian is an experienced professional with a diverse background in leadership, project management, and international relations. Currently serving as Team Lead at Helmes since January 2023, Linda previously held roles such as Scrum Master at Telia and Identity Management Team Lead at SMIT, where oversight included multiple product teams in identity verification and biometric solutions. Linda's expertise extends to the European Union context, having served as Counsellor for Social Affairs at the Permanent Representation of Estonia to the EU and as Chair of the Social Questions Working Party during Estonia's Presidency of the Council of the EU. With a solid foundation in international relations and a BA in English Language and Literature, Linda also has experience in the education sector as an English teacher.