Nikola Trica holds a Dipl.-Ing. degree, the German equivalent of a Master’s degree, in Computer and Systems Engineering from Technische Universität Ilmenau, with a focus on systems engineering and intelligent control. She has worked at MathWorks since 2006, first delivering training on MATLAB, Simulink, and control design across Europe, and since 2014, developing online learning experiences for global audiences. She is also certified in digital psychology and persuasion, which she applies to creating well‑structured, engaging, and motivating courses that help professionals make sense of complex technical topics.