In addition to sustainability through digitalization and innovation, evopark's goals also include expanding diversity and creating equal opportunities. We take great care to evaluate skills and are always happy to receive new input from all employees. As part of this process, our team has become very diverse – and we believe that this is the only way we can drive innovation forward – together. Incidentally, around 42% of our employees are female. In today's article, we take you on a journey to meet some of our impressive female software engineers at evopark. We've asked our software engineers Amruta Pednekar (Software Developer), Foroozan Faraji (UI/UX Designer), Kirti Parihar (Ruby on Rails Engineer) and Sravya Konduru (Front End Developer) a few questions to learn more about their stories and experiences as female developers in the parking industry. Discover the diverse world of software development at evopark and find out what drives these women to promote information technology and the parking industry.
(In order for everyone to understand the interview, we have created side notes to explain important buzz words, to give you more insights on the topic, or just for a fun excursion on the broader subject of the word)
👩💼🌟 What are your tasks at evopark, and how does your daily work routine look like? Amruta: Me and my team focus on implementing new products and features for our smart tenant and smart go solutions. In our team we use the task management tool Jira, to manage our assignments and customer tickets. I am responsible for implementing new features and resolving bugs for our customers. Our team combines technical expertise with effective task distribution to ensure success. 🤔🌐 In simple terms for non-IT people: What is Ruby on Rails, and why do we use this programming language? Amruta: Ruby on rails is a framework which is based on the programming language Ruby. Ruby on Rails is a freely available, beginner-friendly programming language. It is the best programming language, I love it. 🚀🌈 How did you get into IT? Kirti: My journey into the field of IT traces back to my childhood fascination with computers. I owe much of this path to my father for recognizing my interest, he directed me towards building a career in this domain. I graduated with a Bachelor and Master of Computer Application, which provided the foundation for my growth. Over time, I nurtured my skills and motivation, inspired by my father's aspirations. 💡🚗 What convinced you to work for the parking industry? Amruta: During covid I looked for new job opportunities. Witnessing the struggles faced by numerous industries, I looked for a stable sector. During my search, I came across evopark, and I was particularly drawn to the innovative ideas and solutions they offer. 🕵️♀️🔍 How did you come across the company back then? Kirti: In my pursuit of international exposure, I aimed to explore job opportunities that offered visa sponsorship. To achieve this, I registered on various job portals catering to such positions. It was through this proactive approach that I received an interview invitation from evopark. After undergoing several rounds of interviews, I was delighted to receive a job offer from evopark. This journey allowed me to secure a role that aligned with my goals and provided the international experience I sought. Sravya: As a newbie in Germany, I was actively looking for opportunities in my area of expertise to start a new career. I discovered evopark through online job portals. I feel that my decision to join evopark was the right one and I have never looked back. It has been over five years and the count is still on. 💬🌟 How do you describe evoparkin three words? Amruta: Growing, straight-forward, trust. 😄💼 What do you enjoy the most about your job? Amruta: The aspect I enjoy the most about my job is working in the team. Even I’m only working remotely the team is always welcoming and cooperative. Kirti: That I'm constantly learning and that I have the freedom to take initiatives. The opportunity to explore and implement new ideas keeps me engaged. The trust my managers place in me also enables me to take responsibility and to make a meaningful contribution to the team's success. 🌟💬 How is the working atmosphere at evopark? Foroozan: My colleagues are mostly young and in the same age group or stage of life, which makes it more comfortable. The atmosphere among the team members is always about understanding each other and doing the best work. 🏠🤝 Is it easy to balance your work routine with your personal life? Amruta: I’m having a home office contract which allows me, as a mom of two kids, to strike a perfect balance between work and family life. With regular 8am to 5pm hours, there's no need to worry about overworking. 🚀💭 What are your personal aspirations for the future? Kirti: I want to continue to develop my skills and expertise and take on more challenging roles where I can make a significant impact. | smart tenant smart go Jira Frontend Backend UX designers Ruby on Rails Framework Computer application Computer science evopark Visa sponsorship evopark Home office Managers
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As you can see, evopark's IT future is diverse and sometimes female – and that's a good thing! As a team, we want to continue to drive digitalization and innovation and be a great example of inclusion and diversity for new start-ups (or even long-established companies). When we hire our new employees, we put skills first, regardless of other characteristics. Would you like to find out more about us or even become part of our team? Feel free to write to us! Thanks to Amruta, Foroozan, Kirti, and Sravya for your time and insights into the life of a developer at evopark!