Women in Tech are paving ways in the industry, and even though the industry is still seen as a male-dominated sphere, the importance of having more women in technology and pursuing an education in ICT is constantly highlighted and spoken about.
International Girls in ICT Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in April annually, to highlight the importance of women in the information and communications technology sector.
We took this opportunity to highlight further some of our Women in Technology, what they do, their views on the matter and any encouragement they have for women alike who would like to start or further pursue a career in technology or related fields.
Erma Treska – Site Reliability Engineer Team Leader
What is your role and what does it consist of?
I lead the Site Reliability Engineers team. This team is responsible for ensuring that the company’s production infrastructure and systems are always up and running.Our team is responsible for critical systems availability, performance, efficiency and automation, preventative measures, improved monitoring, emergency response, capacity planning.
What challenges do you face as a female in a male dominated industry?
Unfortunately, women in tech usually encounter gender bias and discrimination. In the early stages of my career, I felt as if I were under a microscope. I had to fight twice as hard as my male counterparts to be recognised, listened to, and proven that I was there because I deserved it.That extra work you have to put in might be unfair, but it helps strengthening your skills and get you on the right track to advance your career.
What advice would you give to other women who would like to pursue a career in Technology?
Be bold, believe in yourself, keep learning, have confidence in your abilities and never be afraid to take risks.Don’t let gender or any other obstacle stand in your way. You have the power to create your own success and achieve your goals, so never give up on yourself.
What do you enjoy the most about your job and working at Videoslots?
I enjoy leading this collaborative and supportive team. I believe teamwork plays a pivotal role in bringing different personalities and backgrounds together to accomplish a task.
Videoslots is a big family where you feel recognised, treated as an equal without prejudice, and respected. Gender equality, inclusivity and cultural diversity are the key values that make Videoslots a great company to work for.
Ella Lautier – Junior Project Manager
What is your role and what does it consist of?
I’ve been working with Videoslots as a Junior Project Manager for over a year. My day-to-day duties revolve around overseeing business projects from start to finish, keeping stakeholders up to date and problem-solving when unexpected issues arise.
What challenges do you face as a female in a male dominated industry?
It’s not uncommon to have to prove your worth – you end up growing quite a thick skin.
What advice would you give to other women who would like to pursue a career in Technology?
Be confident in your abilities! You are the only person that gets to decide what you’re capable of
What do you enjoy the most about your job and working at Videoslots?
I love being in an environment that allows me to challenge myself each day and provides opportunities to step out of my comfort zone.
Elizabeth Scerri – UX/UI Quality Assurance Specialist
What is your role and what does it consist of?
My role is Product UX/UI Quality Assurance Specialist, and simply put it is checking out that our brands are working as expected from a user’s point of view.
What challenges do you face as a female in a male dominated industry?
I have not personally experienced discrimination, but the tech industry does lack female representation, especially in decision-making roles. Even though a lot of progress has been made, the industry is still seen as male-dominated, so more efforts need to be made to attract more female and diverse talent.
What advice would you give to other women who would like to pursue a career in Technology?
My advice would be to never stop learning. Be it a workshop, talk, podcast or a course, make time to continuously improve yourself.Another point would be to surround yourself with Mentors. Whether a manager or someone you look up to professionally, find people who you can shadow. Don’t be afraid to ask for a helping hand with how you can improve yourself.Finally, to be yourself: We bring more to the table than we think, as we all have our different skills, point of views, experiences, and life journeys.
What do you enjoy the most about your job and working at Videoslots?
What I like the most is that no day is like the other, especially since Videoslots continues to improve by innovating and introducing new products. I also form part of a great team that not only gets the job done but has time to laugh together.
Videoslots is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse team of over 40 different nationalities and 250+ employees. Interested in forming part of our dynamic tech team? #Shapeyourfuture with us today!
