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We want to remind you of the importance of equality and urge you to keep working towards a more equal tech industry. Therefore, we would like you to take the opportunity to celebrate all women in your life today. Coworkers, friends, partners, mothers, sisters, daughters. They all deserve someone to recognize and celebrate them.

What does equality mean to you, especially in your career?
Equality means recognizing everyone’s potential and ensuring fair opportunities for success, regardless of gender or background. It’s about valuing skills and achievements impartially. This belief has shaped my approach to leadership, focusing on merit and fostering an inclusive environment.

Have you faced any challenges in the tech industry as a woman?
While my journey has been largely positive, it hasn’t been without its challenges. There were moments when I had to work harder to prove my competence, overcome imposter syndrome and earn respect in spaces that felt predominantly male-oriented. However, these challenges taught me resilience and the importance of self-advocacy. Overcoming them has also reinforced my commitment to creating a supportive and bias-free workplace for my team.

How has being a woman influenced your approach as an IT project manager and SCRUM Master?
I believe that my background in music and my diverse experiences as a partner, parent, and team member have most enriched my leadership style, placing a strong emphasis on empathy, collaboration, and effective communication, more than my gender has. Similar to playing chamber music, I aim to harmonize diverse talents and perspectives to achieve our collective goals, fostering a creative and inclusive team dynamic.

What does equality mean for you?
Equality for me means that everyone is given the same opportunities regardless gender. Being a woman is not a disadvantage it is an advantage.

Can you share any personal experiences or observations regarding gender dynamics in the university?
During my time at university, I never felt I got mistreated because I was female. I studied a program where the gender ratio was 50/50, which is quite unique for a tech education.

However, something I noticed and know is a problem is that most tech educations is dominated by men. I do not personally think that it is on purpose, but I do think that it is an issue that needs to be handled. We need to encourage more women to take an interest in tech and show them that there is place for them as well. For example, in my year there was roughly just about 3 women out of 70 reading the computer engineering program.

What do you think can be done to enforce equality among tech educations?
I think it is important with presence. Show other women that the tech industry is a place for them as well. During my time as a student, I rarely came by other women working in tech when talking to different tech companies. We need to be better at representing equality within the tech industry and promoting a future where equality is not just the goal but also the reality.