Even during her studies at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Information Technology in Osijek, where she graduated with a Master of Science degree, earning First Class Honors as the top student in her generation, Anastazija started her professional journey at globally renowned science and technology companies, such as CERN and Huawei, where she contributed to and published scientific papers. In her current role as a cybersecurity consultant in Eviden, she actively engages in various initiatives and spearheads challenging projects, particularly emphasizing post-quantum cryptography. In addition, Anastazija co-founded the Atos Cyber Women initiative, demonstrating her commitment to fostering diversity and empowerment within the cybersecurity field. She also contributed as one of the co-leaders of the Atos Digital Security Magazine for a considerable period, offering valuable insights and expertise in the digital security domain.

Outside her professional endeavors in cybersecurity and emerging technology, she enjoys life in Croatia by traveling, reading, playing the piano, and mastering both new and ancient languages. She strongly believes that those seeking to uncover the universe's enigmas must nurture an artistic mindset, fostering creativity and maintaining an open vision alongside their scientific pursuits.