Women in IT: How to Get Started – Insights and Advice from Noémi Meißner

The Key Takeaways

• Women are still underrepresented in IT. For many, entering the field is less about talent and more about confidence, the right environment, and support.
• At Evolit, we focus on concrete conditions that make getting started easier: structured onboarding, mentoring, and a strong learning culture.
• In this interview, Noémi Meißner shares how she entered the IT world without a traditional technical background, what helped her along the way, and what advice she gives to women considering a career in tech.

The IT industry is growing rapidly, yet women remain significantly underrepresented. According to recent studies, only around 22% of employees in the European tech sector are women – a gap that limits innovation and talent development.

At Evolit, nearly 30% of our employees are women. This puts us above the industry average, something we are proud of. At the same time, we continuously work to increase this share and bring new perspectives into our teams.

For us, diverse viewpoints are a key success factor. They enrich projects, open up space for new ideas, lead to more sustainable solutions, and strengthen collaboration.

Our goal is to make women in IT visible – from software developers to project managers – who actively shape our digital world.

Creating More Opportunities for Women in Tech

Studies show that women often leave the tech talent pipeline at multiple points: during education, when entering the workforce, while staying with a company, or on the path to leadership roles.

To counteract this, successful companies invest in targeted measures such as mentoring, coaching, visible role models, and flexible working models that actively support women. Transparent career paths also play an important role, helping talents understand their development opportunities within the company.

In addition, expanding the talent pool is essential – for example by actively addressing and supporting career changers and women from non-traditional tech backgrounds.

Starting early is crucial. Internships, mentoring programs, and targeted support during education and university studies can encourage young women to pursue a career in tech.

The benefits for companies are clear: greater diversity drives innovation and problem-solving capabilities while increasing team productivity. Companies gain access to a broader talent pool, foster future talent, and improve long-term retention and satisfaction among their female employees.

Switching to IT: How to Succeed Without a Technical Background

Noémi Meißner has been working as an IT Project Manager at Evolit since 2025. During her bachelor’s studies, she worked as a student employee at a large software company, gaining her first insights into IT projects and development processes.

After completing her Master of Science in Operations Management, she worked in other industries. It was there that she realized how much she missed the dynamics, openness, and way of working in technology-driven projects. This led her to make a conscious decision to return to the IT sector.

Today, Noémi coordinates cross-functional teams and supports clients in implementing complex digitalization projects. What she values most is the open communication, strong team spirit, and the opportunity to continuously develop her skills.

In Conversation with Noémi Meißner, IT Project Manager

Evolit: Noémi, how did you originally get into IT?

Noémi: Quite by chance, actually! A student position became available, I applied, and that’s how I entered the IT world. I had very little prior exposure, but the experience showed me that you don’t have to know everything to get started.

Evolit: What convinced you to stay in IT?

Noémi: The working atmosphere. I worked in other industries for a while and realized how much I missed the team spirit, open communication, and collaborative way of working in IT. That was a decisive factor for me.

Evolit: Which skills are particularly important in your day-to-day project work?

Noémi: Time management and prioritization. There are many dependencies and coordination tasks, so you need to keep an overview. Communication is also extremely important, especially when working without formal leadership authority.

Evolit: As a career changer, what did you find most challenging at the beginning?

Noémi: Standing up for myself. Especially at the start, that’s not easy. I learned that open communication makes many things easier and often resolves conflicts faster than expected.

Evolit: You started without a technical background. What are you most proud of today?

Noémi: How much I’ve learned. Thanks to mentoring, I was able to get up to speed quickly. Today, I understand many technical relationships and can support projects not only organizationally, but also on a content level.

Evolit: What would you say to women who feel they lack the technical know-how to enter IT?

Noémi: Just start. That “I can’t do this” feeling is often just a mental barrier. Technical skills can be learned. What really matters is not getting discouraged and having the courage to take the first step.

Why Courage Matters More Than Prior Knowledge

Entering the IT world is rarely a straight line, but it is achievable when the right environment, a strong learning culture, and realistic expectations come together. Noémi’s story shows that you don’t have to be “fully prepared” to succeed in tech. What counts is taking the first step – and having a framework that enables growth.

Your Entry into the Tech World

Whether software development, project management, or data analytics – at Evolit, we create space for growth, diversity, and new perspectives. Now also becoming part of Evolit.