Women Empowering Women: IT Industry Supports Pink October

"Pink October" is an international breast cancer awareness campaign that reminds us that prevention saves lives, and talking about health is an expression of courage, not weakness. In Poland, over 20,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, yet only one in three regularly undergoes mammography. This is still too few – which is why we need more conversations, support, and mutual reminders that health matters.

Just as in prevention, mutual support plays a huge role in technology. Women in IT are increasingly forming networks of cooperation and experience exchange, where they learn from and inspire each other. Three of them – Weronika Witek, Agnieszka Kuba i Marta Siedlecka from Britenet – demonstrate that solidarity and empathy are a force that drives both personal development and the entire industry.

"I always felt that technology was close to me. I had my first PC when the sound of the modem had to be muffled with a pillow so my parents wouldn't hear," Weronika recalls with a smile. After years in finance, she decided to make a change and started a career in IT. Today, she works as a Data Engineer and is involved in mentoring and the Women Techmakers community.

"Sometimes it's hard to be the only girl in the room. Women lack nothing – it's the world that lacks the courage to break stereotypes," she adds.

Weronika's charitable activities include mentoring young women and conducting Big Data classes. She believes that the key to success is cooperation and speaking about one's achievements with pride, not with an accidental "it happened".

Agnieszka Kuba started in recruitment but quickly found her place in the technology industry. Today, she combines HR experience with an educational mission. "At the beginning of my career, I was lucky enough to meet mentors who shared their experience and gave me courage. Now I try to do the same – help others enter IT," she says.

According to the "Women in Technical Universities 2025" report, women still constitute less than 20% of students in technology fields. "This shows that we still need inspiration. Women should know that their place is wherever they want to be – also in the world of code, data, and algorithms," she emphasizes.

In her opinion, the future of technology belongs to those who can maintain a balance between analytical thinking and the ability to cooperate, communicate, and empathize.

Marta Siedlecka started as a front-end developer, but even then, she was most interested in how technology affects people. Today, she combines psychology, UX, and marketing, creating products that are not only functional but also empathetic.

"Technology is increasingly penetrating our emotions and relationships. That's why empathy is becoming a key competence – it allows us to design solutions that truly serve users," she says.

Marta is involved in mentoring, including within Dare IT, helping young women develop professionally. "Supporting others gives a sense of purpose. Because technology without people at its center simply doesn't work."

Just as in the technology industry, mentoring works best when women support women, so too in health prevention, conversations, reminders, and motivation are most effective. "The most important project we are working on is related to our health and community," say the protagonists. Let this year's Pink October be a reminder that technology changes the world, but it is people and relationships that give meaning to this change.

About Britenet

Britenet is a trusted European IT partner delivering high-impact, transformative software solutions. With nearly 1,000 specialists, we offer tailored services in software development, CRM, and data & AI – particularly recognised for our Salesforce expertise. We help organisations boost competitiveness, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience.

Our clients span key sectors such as banking & insurance, retail & logistics, and the public sector – partnering with us to improve operational efficiency, modernise legacy systems, and drive innovation.

Founded 20 years ago, Britenet supports clients through the entire project lifecycle – from analysis and design to implementation, testing, and ongoing support.

Trusted by organisations like Generali, Education First, AerCap, and European public institutions, Britenet delivers technology that drives strategic goals and long-term success.

Małgorzata Garnek-Dudek
PR & Communication Leader
+48 539 016 451
malgorzata.garnek-dudek@britenet.eu