Tell us about yourself, what did you learn, how did you start your career?

I graduated in 2006, I didn't know what I really wanted to do, what direction I wanted to take, I was looking for my path. I studied economics for two years at the University of Szeged, and then I felt that this was not my path.

I joined the army in 2008, when I started my officer training. I gained a lot of experience and it has transformed my life, and I owe a lot to that. Needless to say, this is the real "men's section", where women can experience what it is like to take up a career in a field where almost everything says "there is no place for a woman here". I managed to make it, I felt like I had finally found my way, but unfortunately life had to move on. It was for health reasons.

After that, for years I tried my hand in several fields, which is the exact opposite of the IT world, and it never occurred to me that I could go in that direction. I was always quick to pick up the rhythm of the job, quick to adapt to the circumstances and to try to get up to speed, but there was still something missing to make it all round.

How did you decide to try your hand at an IT company?

I didn't plan it at all. I was in a constant search for a way forward, so whatever came my way and I found challenging, I tried it. That's how it happened with this one, too.

Why did you decide to choose this company? 

Here I had the opportunity to start learning without any basics and show what I could do. There are very few places where you can get confidence without having put anything on the table. That in itself was very motivating and challenging. It has always been important for me to do what I put my name to or what I have committed myself to, and to do it to the best of my ability.

The support from the company was maximum, and as I progressed in my knowledge I grew to love this field more and more. As you start to open up to a different world you get a whole new perspective and are driven to learn more.

Hard and persistent work always ends in success, because we are able to overcome ourselves and move forward.

How was your reception? Was it difficult for you as a woman to fit into an IT company team?

It didn't feel difficult at all, as I was used to the so-called "man's world" in my previous work, so this was no different. I think that the reception of a person does not depend on the field first and foremost, but on what kind of person they are. If someone knows that he is better in a team than alone, has the humility to work and is open to new things, then there should be no problem.

How did you cope with the professional challenges in your new field?

The company's manager, David, places great emphasis on ensuring that everyone has the right knowledge and experience in the field they work in. Because we work for different companies, we represent our workplace in a different environment every day. That's why it's so important to be as well prepared as possible. So there is always an opportunity to learn, and we also have the opportunity to expand our professional knowledge through internal training if someone feels the need.

How do the partners react when a lady shows up to represent the company?                

I think a lot depends on how the "new programmer" colleague is introduced. I found that they were accepting of me, but in the beginning I received fewer questions directly from me, but I interpreted this as not being because I was a woman, but because they were afraid that I had less technical knowledge as a beginner. Over time, however, this also dissolved when they saw that I could help them with technical questions.

Do you perceive any discrimination from men within the profession?

I haven't experienced any discrimination, I think it's not about gender, it's about how we can represent ourselves, how we communicate and whether we can treat our colleagues as equals. It's important to have the right values and by doing that we create a workplace atmosphere where everyone feels like an equal partner, and that's expected of women and men alike.

Do you have professional disagreements with male colleagues?

Yes, there are differences of opinion, but they mainly stem from the fact that I think women and men think according to completely different logics. Even women tend to run more threads at the same time, so they may have a better overview of the case, but in many cases the course of the case requires a more clear thinking, which I think is the strength of men. They are better able to rule out external factors and focus on one thing, but I think that diversity is what drives the firm forward. Two perspectives are always worth more than one and if, in addition, the perspectives are completely different, you can always open up another door to a solution.

What do you expect from the future, what can this area offer you?

I have grown very fond of this field and I have a growing sense of vocation, which has always been important to me. I think it will be a lifelong learning process if one chooses this path. It's a very bumpy road, but it also brings a lot of challenges and development. I want to grow and gain more and more experience so that I can be better and better and prove to those who don't think so that women do have a big role to play in the IT world.

Let Judit be a role model for all women who seek challenges, love and want to learn and grow. The emergence of women in the IT sector opens up opportunities for a more colourful, broader range of problem solving and customer management. In addition to individual development and success, corporate development and success can be guaranteed.