Female power in the tech industry
Background in electrical and software engineering
Eszter, you are an engineer who transitioned into a management role. Please share your experiences and ideas with us. What excites you about the embedded industry?
Eszter Vezdén: I have an electrical engineering background with a specialization in embedded systems. I originally chose this field because I like low-level coding and embedded systems are an integral part of modern life. However, I later realized that my management skills were a strong suit, leading me to transition in that direction.
For a few years, I stepped away from the embedded field to seek different perspectives and broaden my understanding of software engineering. Now I’m back in the game again but in a different way, as our company serves the embedded industry from the outside.
Female leadership in the embedded system industry
How do you think female leaders can be promoted in the embedded industry?
Eszter Vezdén: The most important is to recognize the unique challenges female leaders may face and implement strategies to address these issues. What I would highlight is the preconception when it comes to female tech leaders. People don’t really believe you could have the technical background so it is always a longer journey to prove yourself. The first thing we can do is to always provide equal opportunities and educate decision-makers about unconscious biases that may affect hiring and promotion decisions.
The second thing I would recommend is building a supportive company culture and a stable feedback mechanism. We have plenty of research by now showing that women often won't apply for a job or ask for a promotion unless they feel they meet 100% of the requirements. It is important to have an environment that encourages women to pursue their ambitions and also gives valuable feedback continuously.
