From STUCK to SHIPPED - a case of Pizza Driven Development
Deadline looming, students panicking, zero progress. My solution? A forced trip to the countryside. See how pizza and "Extreme Mentoring" saved an engineering thesis.
Anna Cieśnik
A woman in IT breaking stereotypes.
Anna is a software developer and a manager with 15+ years of commercial experience: from startups to corporations, from safety-critical systems to cutting edge innovations.
After work, she likes to dance, experiment with photography, dive deep into Neuroscience and support others in their personal growth.
Mentoring areas 🧠: work–life balance, mental health, leadership, job crafting.
Certs or no certs – this is the question
Are IT certifications still worth it in the AI era? Discover why papers are often just "corporate filters" and how to build a strategic career based on trust, experience, and "#EmpathicIT".
100 Life Lessons - Declutter Your Brain
This is the series of Life Lessons Learned so far as a technical leader, software developer, mentor, parent, dancer and a life partner.
100 Life Lessons - Listen to Your Password Manager
This is the series of Life Lessons Learned so far as a technical leader, software developer, mentor, parent, dancer and a life partner.
100 Life Lessons - The magic of being a Unicorn
This is the series of Life Lessons Learned so far as a technical leader, software developer, mentor, parent, dancer and a life partner.
100 Life Lessons - People are like orchids and cacti
This is the series of Life Lessons Learned so far as a technical leader, software developer, mentor, parent, dancer and a life partner.
100 Life Lessons - Teenagers are the adults under construction
This is the series of Life Lessons Learned so far as a technical leader, software developer, mentor, parent, dancer and a life partner.
100 Life Lessons - Trust is the Foundation of every relationship
This is the series of Life Lessons Learned so far as a technical leader, software developer, mentor, parent, dancer and a life partner.
100 Life Lessons - Focus on Important Few
This is the series of Life Lessons Learned so far as a technical leader, software developer, mentor, parent, dancer and a life partner.
100 Life Lessons - You will be alive only 100 years
This is the series of Life Lessons Learned so far as a technical leader, software developer, mentor, parent, dancer and a life partner.
How I accidentally invented the Uber app 15 years ago (sort of)
Did Uber exist 15 years ago? This blog post explores the fascinating story of my master's thesis project, a taxi fleet management system using GPS and GPRS technology, and the challenges I faced as a female innovator in a male-dominated field.
When Mount Etna Rumbles - An Aviation Engineer's Unexpected Sicilian Adventure
How knowledge of aviation procedures helps control chaos when nature throws a wrench in your plans? A case study from the shadow of Etna.
A recipe for a successful holiday in 2024/2025
Tired of vacation disasters? Uncover the 10 essential rules for a truly successful holiday in 2024-2025. From choosing the perfect destination to avoiding common travel pitfalls, this guide has everything you need to create unforgettable memories (and avoid any unwanted surprises).
When Women Were Tech Unicorns - My Journey from Student to Startup and Beyond
Back then when floppy disks were a thing and women in tech were rare... my journey began. A story of challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned in the early days of IT.