The advancement of women in the IT industry is not only important on International Women's Day.
On average, ONLY 15% women* work in the IT industry in Switzerland - at s-peers AG it is about 32% (12 women out of 45 employees)! We introduce 12 of our female employees here and have listed them by first name.
Four questions for the women at s-peers AG
We asked all female employees the following four questions about themselves, s-peers AG and the IT industry:
Who?
Who am I and what do I do at s-peers AG?
What?
What excites me about s-peers AG?
When?
How long have you been working in the IT industry?
Prejudices?
Which IT cliché would you like to dispel?
Carolin Adamski - Junior Marketing Manager
Who am I and what do I do at s-peers AG?
Grüezi, or just a "hello" after all? I'm Carolin and I work as a Junior Marketing Manager at s-peers AG. I am mainly responsible for the planning, implementation, control as well as the design of marketing activities here in the company.
What excites me about s-peers AG?
- From the first time I stepped into the company, I sensed the dynamic energy, innovation and enthusiasm for data analytics
- There are fast communication channels and, above all, pleasant interaction within the team and with other work colleagues
- Openness to new ideas and support for new projects
How long have you been working in the IT industry?
Since April 2023.
Which IT cliché would you like to dispel?
There are various stereotypes about people who work in the IT industry. From nerds to people who wear glasses to introverts. The origin of these clichés is unclear to me. But the fact is that they don't apply to the entire IT industry and especially not to us.
If you meet a computer scientist, you should not hesitate to have a conversation with him/her that is not necessarily related to computers. You will be surprised to find that 99% of these stereotypes do not apply.
Cathrin Boehmler - Professional Consultant
Who am I and what do I do at s-peers AG?
Hi, I'm Cathrin and I wrote my master's thesis on integrated planning with SAP Analytics Cloud in the reporting workshop at s-peers. In the meantime I am a Professional Consultant.
What excites me about s-peers AG?
- To have the feeling of belonging to the team from the very beginning and to be able to work together in a personal atmosphere.
- The opportunity to get to know many different subject areas and disciplines and thus to develop in different directions.
How long have you been working in the IT industry?
Since September 2021, with the start of my master's thesis.
Which IT cliché would you like to dispel?
That it is not only computer scientists who can contribute their knowledge to IT, but that a variety of different skills and also professional backgrounds are needed.
Dea Marovic - Professional Consultant
Who am I and what do I do at s-peers AG?
Hello, I am Dea Marovic, and I am passionate about sustainable analytics innovation at s-peers AG. My journey at s-peers started with my master thesis in Sustainability Analytics. Currently, I work as a Professional SAP Analytics Consultant at s-peers, while also holding the role of Topic Lead Sustainability. This means that I bring my passion for sustainability to projects while combining technology and environmental responsibility.
What excites me about s-peers AG?
I am enthusiastic about s-peers AG's focus on the future. We are setting strong accents in important areas such as sustainability. But it's not just the technology that inspires me. The team spirit, equality and family-friendly atmosphere make this place special.
How long have you been working in the IT industry?
Since May 2021.
Which IT cliché would you like to dispel?
I firmly believe that women should recognize their own abilities. We shouldn't be afraid to prove ourselves in the IT industry. By doing so, we can change the outdated image that technology is only for men. I lack female role models in technical positions - and I want to be one myself. Together, we can reshape the image of the IT industry. The IT world is more than technology - it's about change, inspiration and opportunity!
Heide Horrmeyer - Professional Consultant
Who am I and what do I do at s-peers AG?
I am Heide and joined s-peers AG as a master student in the report workshop - now I am a Professional Consultant.
What excites me about s-peers AG?
- Collegiality / helpfulness of colleagues.
- Focus on future-oriented IT topics and solutions.
How long have you been working in the IT industry?
- Business Information Technology student since September 2018.
- At s-peers AG since October 2020.
Which IT cliché would you like to dispel?
- Cliché of socially isolated people or loners
- In IT, you work a lot in teams and collaboratively. Actually, it is necessary to be an open type, because you have a lot of contact with other people and other departments.
Helen Koch - Marketing Assistance
Who am I and what do I do at s-peers AG?
I'm Helen and I work as a student trainee in online marketing and sustainability at s-peers AG.
What excites me about s-peers AG?
- We have a very good team spirit! I study further away, but this allows me to work remotely without feeling disconnected.
- This is matched by the size of the company, which allows for a good and personal working atmosphere.
- Furthermore, s-peers offers a very exciting field of work and deals with ways to integrate sustainability in the IT industry, which I personally find very important.
How long have you been working in the IT industry?
Since September 2021.
Which IT cliché would you like to dispel?
That the IT industry is all about programming and that you do most of it alone in front of the computer! The fields of work are very diverse and we always work in a team with a lot of exchange.
Jule Widmann - Working Student Google Cloud Team
Who am I and what do I do at s-peers AG?
Hello everybody! I'm Jule and I work as a student trainee at s-peers AG. I support the Google Workshop team in the implementation of cloud-based ideas around Data Analytics, Model Engineering & Co.
What excites me about s-peers AG?
- The cordial interaction with each other
- The constant curiosity about forward-looking technologies
- The visible impact of one's own work
How long have you been working in the IT industry?
Since August 2023.
Which IT cliché would you like to dispel?
Even if you don't originally come from IT, you shouldn't be shy about this exciting field. IT is an interdisciplinary industry with great potential for creativity!
Kirsten Nachtmann - Senior Consultant
Who am I and what do I do at s-peers AG?
Hoi, I am Kirsten. I am a Senior SAP Analytics Consultant and I mainly work with SAP BW, SAP DWC and SAP S/4HANA Embedded Analytics.
What excites me about s-peers AG?
Striving to always move with the times and stay innovative. In the world of SAP, this is a real challenge. s-peers succeeds very well with its focus on the latest technologies!
I also like the focus on sustainability. An absolute must in today's world.
How long have you been working in the IT industry?
I have been working in IT consulting for four years now (since 2019). I started as a master student and then stayed as a consultant.
Which IT cliché would you like to dispel?
IT workers are men of advanced age who sit alone, without human contact, working on their tasks and spend their time at their self-built gaming computer, even after work.
Yet the world of IT is very colorful - just like the people who live in it. Especially in consulting, contact with our customers and colleagues is indispensable. And for me personally, I'm offline after work, and my personal laptop is so old that it takes half an hour to boot up.
Loredana Rizzi - Head of Administration
Who am I and what do I do at s-peers AG?
Grüezi, my name is Loredana Rizzi and I work as an administration manager at s-peers AG.
What excites me about s-peers AG?
- Work independently and on own responsibility.
- Constant growth of the company and yet a family atmosphere is lived.
- Work-Life Balance & the Spirit.
How long have you been working in the IT industry?
I have been working in IT management consultancy since 1995.
Which IT cliché would you like to dispel?
- The stereotype of IT staff: introverted, self-reliant, shy, prefer to work alone rather than with others and don't really come out of their shell.
- In general: that IT is a purely male domain.
I cannot confirm this in the many years that I have been working in this industry. Of course, there are exceptions and in the past (before 1995) this may have been the way it was perceived.
What I perceive today is: teamwork, common goals, exchange, a mutual transfer of knowledge and of course... that the proportion of women at s-peers AG is very respectable.
Marita Köpper - CFO
Who am I and what do I do at s-peers AG?
My name is Marita and I am a member of the management team at s-peers AG. I am also responsible for the Human Resources department.
What excites me about s-peers AG?
- We are focused on SAP Analytics and manage as a team to lead the way here.
- Being an employee at s-peers means keeping an eye on success together.
- Colleagues often become friends.
How long have you been working in the IT industry?
I have been in the IT industry for 30 years.
Which IT cliché would you like to dispel?
People in IT are mainly men who are only focused on their own programmes. They do not attach much importance to their appearance and good nutrition. We are men and women who take responsibility for others, consider life a challenge and also want to enjoy it.
Nadine Matt - Lead Project Administration & Financials
Who am I and what do I do at s-peers AG?
I am Nadine and I take care of the project administration and financing at s-peers AG. I also support the marketing and sales team from time to time.
What excites me about s-peers AG?
- Data-driven topic area and focus on analytics.
- Openness to social issues and sustainability.
- Family friendliness and collegiality.
How long have you been working in the IT industry?
I have been working in e-commerce since 2015, with a small interruption for work in culture. Now I combine both.
Which IT cliché would you like to dispel?
The image of the IT department with a team of exclusively men sitting alone in front of a laptop all day until late at night 😊 In the meantime, more and more women are also working in IT, projects are worked on in teams and the daily routine is very cooperative and communicative.
Theresa Riesterer - Professional Consultant
Who am I and what do I do at s-peers AG?
Hello, I'm Theresa and I'm a Professional Consultant in the reports workshop at s-peers AG.
What excites me about s-peers AG?
- Dedicated employees.
- Forward-looking topics.
- The opportunity to help shape growth.
How long have you been working in the IT industry?
For the last two years I have been working in the IT industry at s-peers. More to come.
Which IT cliché would you like to dispel?
I would like to show that there are many different professions in computer science and that the tasks are varied.
At s-peers, we work as a team, approach projects in an agile manner and are interdisciplinary. We are open to new things, ask questions and want to create measurable added value for our clients. Sure, we also work on the computer, but so do most people who work in an office.
Luise Weller - Manager Recruiting & Employer Branding
Who am I and what do I do at s-peers AG?
I'm Luise and I work in recruiting and employer branding at s-peers AG.
What excites me about s-peers AG?
We have a lot of fun in the team and help each other. We treat each other with respect and work as equals. We are not a large company, which is why we have a very familiar atmosphere and I can also contribute my own ideas. You can feel the s-peers spirit right away!
How long have you been working in the IT industry?
I have been working in the IT industry since 2018 - I have already written my master's thesis at s-peers.
Which IT cliché would you like to dispel?
"Computer scientists are almost exclusively male" - I disagree! We have a high proportion of women at s-peers and with our mixed teams we produce the most creative solutions. I would also like to dispel the cliché that you can only work in IT with a degree in computer science.
