The Numbers: Where We Stand Today
Women currently represent 27.1% of the IceWarp team. In technical roles, the share is 10.7%. That reflects a broader industry reality, and we won’t pretend otherwise. Still, context matters.Our female colleagues are not limited to non-technical roles. They are working directly in Development, as well as in Support and other operational teams. They are also present in leadership:1. One of our three C-level positions (COO) is held by a woman.2. Three out of ten department head roles are led by women.3. Two women currently serve as Team Leaders.Perhaps more importantly, the pipeline is shifting. Over the past three years, the share of women among new hires has consistently exceeded the overall company average: 45.8% in 2024, 36.4% in 2025, and 50% so far in 2026. We also support flexible working arrangements. Currently, five women in the company work part-time, balancing their professional and personal commitments.
From Art and Biology Straight to Code
One of the most interesting findings from our internal interviews was how diverse the journeys into technology really are. A common myth is that you need to have been dismantling computers since you were five. Zuzana Chomová, JS Developer, originally studied at an art-focused university. A programming course changed her direction."We had a programming course there that really caught my interest, so I decided to change my major and study IT and web development. What fascinated me most about programming was that it gives you the ability to turn your ideas into reality." She went on to complete both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in web development, showing that switching paths is not a setback, but often a turning point.Katarína Kováčová, Android Developer, followed a similarly unconventional route. She began her academic journey in molecular and evolutionary biology before gradually moving toward programming. During university, she combined biology and coding in her thesis and, after graduation, chose to continue building her career in tech.
It’s Not Just About Coding—It’s About Communication
Technology is often seen as purely technical. In reality, it is deeply collaborative, as confirmed by Karolína Miháliková, Sales Analyst, who studies Applied Informatics.“IT is not just about technology, but mainly about communication and collaboration. Many people think it's just about coding or analytics, but in reality, it's about solving problems and connecting entire departments.”That same complexity is reflected on the technical side as well. Katarína admits she is still sometimes surprised by the pace of change.“There is always something new you need to learn, or things break down in completely new ways. When programming, it is almost impossible to do things perfectly, which often annoys my inner perfectionist.”
What This Means for the Future
The most common barrier that discourages women from applying to a tech company is the feeling that they aren't "technical enough." But as our team points out, being technical is a process, not a permanent state. No one starts their career as an expert. Systems can be learned. Tools can be mastered. Confidence grows with practice.If you are hesitating, the advice is simple: just send that CV. At worst, nothing happens. At best, you discover you are far more prepared than you thought.In technology, no one is “born technical.” And at IceWarp, we are seeing more and more women choosing to grow into it.
