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Great workplaces are built by great people, and at First Line Software, we’re lucky to work with some truly inspiring women. This Women’s History Month, we gathered insights from our colleagues on career growth, leadership, and success. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking for fresh motivation, their words offer valuable lessons and encouragement. Read their stories below!
The most significant step in my career was definitely the decision to enter IT. I’ve changed several professions, working in the fields I got my major, and every time, I felt utterly dissatisfied with the professional environment or growth opportunities or simply the absence of meaning in my job.
These previous jobs helped me better understand what my strengths are, what exactly I want to do, and (which is most important in my opinion) how I see my every-day working routine, I mean, how I want to feel doing my job has led me to what I can call a bold decision in your career that changed everything in my life.
A whole new world has opened to me, where I have all I want – a constant learning process (I am never bored), a chance to be on the verge of new fascinating discoveries and tech progress, a welcoming and supportive professional environment (where your coworkers - true enthusiasts – share my desire to learn, grow and develop) and not to mention vast career opportunities (both horizontal and vertical promotion).
My biggest motivation to keep moving forward is the belief that everything I want—-growth, success, and fulfillment—-is on the other side of fear. Fear of failure, fear of uncertainty, and fear of stepping outside the comfort zone are obstacles in my journey, but they are also sources of motivation to move forward to the ultimate goal waiting on the other side.
When I focus on the bigger picture—building a career that challenges me, excites me, and allows me to continuously grow—the fear fades, and the motivation takes over. Because in the end, the goal is what matters most, and I refuse to let fear be the reason I don’t reach my desired destination.
Do people still believe that women in tech are best suited for communication and organizational roles rather than technical and leadership positions? I myself would rather not. While this stereotype may have existed in the past, the tech industry has now made significant progress in gender equality. Companies recognize that diverse teams drive better innovation and are actively creating inclusive workplaces, breaking down barriers, and ensuring that women are given the same opportunities as their male counterparts.
I would replace this outdated mindset with a forward-thinking approach that technical ability, problem-solving skills, and leadership potential are no longer defined by gender but by expertise, experience, and ambition. Women have proven that they belong in every aspect of the tech industry - not just in supporting roles, but as engineers, architects, data scientists, CTOs, and CEOs.
While there is still work to be done, the conversation has shifted. It’s no longer about questioning whether women can excel in technical or leadership roles—they already ARE. Now, in the tech industry, gender is no longer a factor in how skills and contributions are valued, rather talent and capability determine success, where opportunities are open to all, regardless of gender.
Never be afraid to ask or reach out to someone! Whether it's working with someone internally to get an answer you need or in a career search- never be afraid to ask for a conversation, advice, an introduction, etc.! That's how I landed this job.
People work for people. You can have the best processes, tools, and frameworks, but success will always be out of reach if you don’t understand how to inspire, challenge, and support those around you.
Early on, I believed it was all about having the perfect plan, knowing every answer, and avoiding mistakes. Spoiler alert: that’s a myth. Plans change, people can be unpredictable, and mistakes? They’re just hidden lessons waiting to be learned. The real key is adaptability—staying calm, thinking fast, and sometimes, a little humor is the best way to reset and find the right path forward. And when all else fails, a well-timed ‘Let me get back to you on that’ can work wonders.
What happens after working hours, when the meetings are over and our colleagues can turn their focus elsewhere? These teammates have taken on passion projects and adventurous hobbies that keep them busy and fulfilled in all areas of their lives!
I’m really proud of my journey as a figure skater. My career has had its share of successes and setbacks, but I consider my greatest achievement to be my dedication and perseverance throughout all my years in figure skating.
Honestly, just the love for what I was doing. It can be frustrating when you’re stuck on something, but I’ve learned that consistency always pays off. Also the feeling of finally getting something right after struggling with it for weeks is pretty addictive.
Skating has taught me patience, discipline, and how to handle setbacks. It’s also made me comfortable with failure—because if you’re not falling, you’re not pushing yourself. That mindset has helped me in a lot of areas beyond the ice.
When my son was born, and as I would tell him bedtime stories, I thought of my own warm memories of the stories my grandfather used to tell, and I wished he had written them down. So, I wrote down mine. It is work that I enjoyed more than I thought I would, and now I am very proud of the children's book I wrote and hope to write more, maybe in a different genre.
Two main things keep me going even now. One is the knowledge that this will be something my son will always have of me. Second, I love the freedom of self-expression and the joy that I get from diving into a world of my own creation.
I find that creative work is essential in developing healthy self-esteem, as well as kindness and patience towards yourself and others. Writing pushes me to be a better communicator and improve my language (I wrote it in English, not my native language)
Year-round we celebrate the women we work with and learn from on our team. But it's an honor to take the time and recognize the incredible women in our lives. Thank you to all the inspiring women we are lucky enough to have in our lives!