{"id":5924,"date":"2023-02-20T09:28:48","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T09:28:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devexperts.com\/blog\/?p=5924"},"modified":"2023-02-27T11:50:14","modified_gmt":"2023-02-27T11:50:14","slug":"how-to-be-a-woman-in-tech-and-succeed-interview-with-siana-ivanova","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devexperts.com\/blog\/how-to-be-a-woman-in-tech-and-succeed-interview-with-siana-ivanova\/","title":{"rendered":"How to be a Woman in Tech and Succeed: Interview with Siana Ivanova"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Today we are talking to Siana Ivanova, Devexperts\u2019 Brand Ambassador and a member of our global Project Management Team. Based in Bulgaria, she followed an exciting path from biotechnology to IT. In this interview, Siana speaks about her job and gives a personal perspective on how women can enter and thrive in the male-dominated market.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-devexperts-custom-thumbnail\"><figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 639px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/devexperts.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Post-inner-1-600x338.png 2x, https:\/\/devexperts.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Post-inner-1-300x169.png 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 640px) and (max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/devexperts.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Post-inner-1-1168x657.png 2x, https:\/\/devexperts.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Post-inner-1-600x338.png 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/devexperts.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Post-inner-1-1168x657.png 2x, https:\/\/devexperts.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Post-inner-1-728x410.png 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/devexperts.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Post-inner-1-1168x657.png 1x, https:\/\/devexperts.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Post-inner-1-690x388.png 1x\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/devexperts.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Post-inner-1-1752x986.png 2x,\n\t\t\t\thttps:\/\/devexperts.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Post-inner-1-1752x986.png 1.5x,\n\t\t\t\thttps:\/\/devexperts.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Post-inner-1-870x489.png 1x\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"singleThumbnail lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/devexperts.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Post-inner-1-1024x576.png\" data-src=\"https:\/\/devexperts.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Post-inner-1-870x489.png\"\/><\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-was-your-path-to-becoming-a-project-manager-and-joining-a-traditionally-male-dominated-field\">What was your path to becoming a project manager and joining a traditionally male-dominated field?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I studied biotechnology at university and started my career in the market research industry in my senior year. I had the chance to explore its various branches for a while, and my superior noticed my determination. They told me I had the characteristics and skills to succeed as a project manager. That is when I decided to try it out and immediately fell in love with it. I realized that project management was my thing, and it was what I wanted to do, so I stuck with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At some point, I felt like my growth stopped in the market research industry, and I got interested in IT. I took some tech courses, such as Agile Software Development, and the rest is history. I would be lying if I said that my transition from market research to IT was easy. Sometimes I feel like women aren\u2019t taken as seriously as men, especially in male-dominated fields like IT. I am not sure how strong discrimination is in other places, but I don\u2019t think it is exclusive to Bulgaria, unfortunately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite all of that, I didn\u2019t let any hardships take the best of me, I worked hard and managed to break into the tech industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-most-rewarding-and-challenging-aspects-of-being-a-woman-in-tech\">What are the most rewarding and challenging aspects of being a woman in tech? &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I can\u2019t speak for other countries, but working in tech in Bulgaria will bring you more financial stability than in other fields, regardless of your gender. Working in this industry also allows me to keep learning every day, challenge myself, and get out of my comfort zone daily, which is something that I didn\u2019t feel was possible in my previous experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IT industry changes all the time so you must constantly be aware of updates, which requires extra time and effort. This can be challenging and rewarding at the same time because it encourages you to learn and open your horizons \u2013 and this is something I felt was no longer possible at my previous job.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a woman, I believe we face more challenges, since we are continuously trying to prove our value to not be overlooked or ignored for opportunities, and that\u2019s just exhausting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-biggest-obstacles-women-face-when-they-start-a-career-in-project-management\">What are the biggest obstacles women face when they start a career in project management? &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve noticed that some companies in Bulgaria don\u2019t take women as seriously as men. They assume that we aren\u2019t as qualified as our male counterparts. Women feel belittled more often and must fight much harder for recognition or leadership positions. There have also been some <a href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/eurostat\/databrowser\/view\/sdg_05_20\/default\/table?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">statistical studies<\/a> that show that men are being paid more than women for the same positions. This tendency is visible not just in Bulgaria but around the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These aspects aren\u2019t exclusive to any industry and affect every position, and I think this is valid for project managers as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-has-your-experience-as-a-working-parent-been-like-in-the-tech-industry-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What has your experience as a working parent been like in the tech industry? &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a working parent is burdensome. I am incredibly lucky to be able to split responsibilities with my partner, but in general, women get the most parenting responsibilities. For example, if the kid gets sick, which happens a lot, most likely the mother will take time off work. This sets us back in the workplace and is sometimes used as a reason to eliminate or reject women from leadership roles or any other type of roles, for that matter.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I mentioned, IT is a dynamic and constantly changing field. If you want to build a career and climb the corporate ladder, you should be up to date with everything happening in the industry, and, obviously, work hard. This can be harder when you are a parent because of the additional responsibilities that come with a child. 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The company respects people. If anyone has any personal issues or challenges, they will immediately get support from the team: work responsibilities will simply be put off until the situation is regulated. Devexperts puts people and their families first, which is truly amazing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of this combined with the flexibility of working from home is beneficial, especially for working parents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since I joined the company, I\u2019ve also had the opportunity to go on business trips, get to know colleagues and customers from other locations, and join big projects. It has really made me grow as a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-has-the-tech-industry-changed-for-women-since-you-started-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How has the tech industry changed for women since you started? &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve noticed that there are more and more women interested in joining the industry, which is excellent. More women are now taking online courses, and there has been a huge increase in female representation in frontend and UX\/UI departments, probably because of our inclination to creativity.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve also noticed that there are more women in leading positions, but there is still a lot of ground to be broken. For instance, tech meetups are still predominantly male and there are barely ever any women presenting. It\u2019s also hard to find any women in the backend field, which is curious, and I\u2019d like to see it contradicted. Things are slowly, but steadily, changing.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-would-be-your-advice-to-women-who-want-to-start-a-career-in-project-management-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What would be your advice to women who want to start a career in project management? &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My main advice is to gather as much experience as you possibly can. If you are young or if you\u2019re still studying, you can take some classes related to IT or apply for internships. These experiences will give you a great head start.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But rest assured if you don\u2019t have a background in technology. You can still succeed and become a project manager. I didn\u2019t have any experience in the area and still managed to break into tech with a lot of hard work. If you want to change career paths you can gain knowledge by taking some of the thousands of courses available online. Whatever you decide to do, just remember that persistence is key. There\u2019s nothing you can\u2019t do with hard work.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Devexperts is always open to discovering and nurturing young talents, so if you want to start your career in IT, don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.devexperts.com\/vacancies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check out our opportunities<\/a> for interns and junior specialists. 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