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Empowering Women to Build Careers in Tech
We foster a vibrant community of female programmers and non-technical professionals in the tech industry and encourage more women to join the exciting world of technology. We aim to achieve gender equality in the tech industry by inspiring and supporting women to enter and excel in IT careers.
Femmegineering
About Femmegineering
Femmegineering is dedicated to building a community of female tech professionals through educational events and inspiring career stories from industry leaders. The initiative aims to contribute to a more equitable tech industry by increasing the visibility of female role models and fostering an inclusive environment where women are equipped with the tools and resources to build successful careers in IT.
Initially launched by Sigma Group in Sweden, the Femmegineering initiative gained new momentum in 2022 when Sigma Software Group scaled it to emerging tech markets across Europe, including Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, and Portugal.
The project includes three main elements:
- Inspiring and encouraging stories
- A series of knowledge-sharing events
- Educational courses
With 35% of women in the company compared to the industry average of 25%, we’ve already made significant efforts to build equality and gender balance. In 2023, we won the Partnership for Sustainability Award 2023 by UN Global Compact Ukraine and the title of the Best Workplace for Women in Tech.
Our Events
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Optimise Your Energy, Maximise Your Returns
Women in tech wear many hats — mom, leader, expert, friend, partner — and each role brings its own set of challenges. Join a Femmegineering meetup where over wine tasting together with female leaders we’ll share practical executive tools and strategies to help you confidently lead in every part of your life. At the end of the evening expect an afterparty and casual networking with like-minded women and the Sigma Software team as we celebrate the anniversary of our largest and oldest Polish office in the heart of Warsaw!
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Women of Influence: Leading in Global Tech and Aviation
We continue sharing the inspiring stories of women and their careers in tech! Join the Women of Influence: Leading in Global Tech and Aviation, an engaging event featuring two remarkable female leaders. This event will delve into their professional journeys, challenges, and successes, providing valuable insights and inspiration for all attendees.
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Femmegineering meetup: In search of the eternal code
Tech speakers from Sigma Software will share their inspirational stories and experience in software development to female tech community in Krakow, Poland.
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Femmegineering meetup: Ukrainian women in tech and beyond
To help women refugees and women in Central European countries join the tech sector and build successful careers, Sigma Software holds an educational tech meetup with inspirational stories and women’s tech experience in software testing.
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I switched to the IT industry 8 years ago, and I know very well about the challenges faced by women when building a career in the technology industry. In 2022, I decided to boost Sigma Group's Femmegineering project and scale it to the emerging European tech markets as a response to war in Ukraine and as a help hand for many women that fled and became sole breadwinners for their families.
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Hanna Abdel Hamid, MBA, C.Adm., C.M.C, Head of Sigma Software Canada, has a strong foundation in business administration and an unwavering commitment to community initiatives. Hanna embodies the essence of empowerment and advocacy for DEI principles. Hanna's life is equally inspiring, balancing a demanding career while being a rockstar mom to her boys, proving that hard work and…
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Marie-Lou Penin, Head of Marketing at DanAds, an ad tech company and valued partner of Sigma Software Group, exemplifies the power of diverse experiences in shaping exceptional leadership. Originally from France, Marie-Lou’s career has spanned global marketing roles across London, Dubai, Paris, and Stockholm, bringing a wealth of cultural perspectives to the field of advertising technology.
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Esther Howard, CEO and Founder of Bezyl®, an AI-driven platform for mental health support and our partner, is redefining how technology can empower people and bring communities closer together. Esther's journey into the tech industry was one of resilience and curiosity.
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In the heart of Sigma Software Hungary's operations stands Dora Cseresnyes, a trailblazer in the tech industry with 17 years of expertise. Dora's journey in the Information Technology and R&D Services sectors is marked by her roles in business development, strategic planning, and leadership. Beyond her business acumen, Dora advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, actively contributing to a more inclusive tech landscape.
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Meet Olha Paramonova, our amazing VP at Sigma Software Group! Olha is all about resilience and adaptability in the tech world. Coming from a background in International Economics, she bravely took on the challenge of mastering engineering. It wasn't easy, but through years of learning, hands-on testing, and asking tough questions, she found her confidence in a primarily male-dominated field.
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Vera Soldatova, Head of PR in Sigma Software Group, values the trust and freedom the company places in its team. She believes that being trusted to lead new projects and explore innovative directions makes Sigma Software a special place for women in tech. This freedom to be creative and daring, she says, brings with it a responsibility that's key to growing professionally and personally.
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Meet Valeriya Zakharenkova, International Projects and Partnerships Manager at Sigma Software Group. Her decade-long journey with the company is a testament to growth, balance, and inspiration. From day one, Valeriya was inspired by seeing women in high management roles. "Women can be designers, IT managers, or directors; they can make deals and still be women."
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Meet Adriana P., who is at the helm of Sigma Software Brasil! Adriana navigates her role with passion and dedication. With the challenges of leading her first team remotely during the pandemic and bridging language barriers, Adriana's leadership has been a testament to her adaptability and effective communication.
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Anastasia Prozor, Head of Operations in Latin America, exemplifies how to seize opportunities and challenge the norms in tech. Her journey is a narrative of growth powered by trust and autonomy. For Anastasia, the essence of leadership lies in creating spaces where her team feels empowered to explore, innovate, and excel.
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Our next heroine is Anastasiia Verblian, Project Manager of Sigma Software Design team. She stands out at Sigma Software Group with her keen management skills and commitment to quality and client satisfaction. A strong advocate for women in tech, Anastasiia is proud to lead a team where women make up 75%, crafting unique designs and setting high standards in every project.
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Meet Dana Voiat, Project Manager at Sigma Software Group, who’s been making waves in the tech industry by breaking barriers and empowering others. Dana has faced her fair share of challenges in navigating a male-dominated industry as a woman in a leadership role. But with a solid professional presence and a commitment to delivering results, she’s created a motivating and inclusive environment for her team.
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Meet Dariya Skliarenko from Sigma Software Group, our star SMM Manager. Dariya's journey is all about pursuing your passion and making it a reality. She started off in a different role but soon discovered her true calling in PR. Thanks to heaps of support, she bravely switched careers and hasn't looked back. Dariya has a gem of advice: "Once my manager told me that if some task seems very difficult and scary, you need to practice doing it until it becomes something easy for you.
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Kate Stefanovych, Event Management Lead at Sigma Software Group, embodies passion and dedication in her role. Driven by the motto, "do it with passion or not at all," Kate often views professional responsibilities as personal commitments, making work-life balance challenging yet vital. Committed to empowering women in tech, Kate engages in public speaking, lectures, and social media, sharing her journey and successes.
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Meet Myroslava Oseredchuk, L&D Manager at Sigma Software Group. With a career spanning approximately 14 years, Myroslava has found a balance between professional commitments and personal life since joining Sigma Software three years ago. As a mother of two, she values the company's respect for individual life and the flexibility to work remotely. Before joining Sigma Software, Myroslava faced challenges in a governmental institution where women's leadership roles were often viewed as unrealistic.
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Acknowledgment:
PARTNERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABILITY AWARD 2023 by UN Global Compact Ukraine
PARTNERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABILITY AWARD 2023 by UN Global Compact Ukraine
