Blog Type: Life at IW

Why I Stayed at IWConnect: From Team Member to Solution Architect

When people think about building a career in software engineering, they often focus on technologies, certifications, or the next promotion. But lasting careers are rarely built on technical skills alone. They’re shaped by the people we work with, the projects that challenge us, and the opportunities that encourage us to keep growing. As part of […]

Building AI Is Easier When You Already Trust the Team – Claude’s Unpaid Interns

Every hackathon ends with winners. The best ones leave participants with something even more valuable: experience they’ll bring into every project that follows. AI Code Connect 3 once again brought together people eager to experiment with new technologies, challenge their ideas, and build practical AI solutions under tight deadlines. Among them was Claude’s Unpaid Interns, […]

Seven Minds, One Team: How Collaboration and Good Vibes Powered an Award-Winning AI Hackathon Project

AI Code Connect 3 Hackathon MakeNoMistakes Team

Sometimes, the best ideas emerge when talented people from different backgrounds come together, trust each other, and simply enjoy the process. The AI Code Connect 3, our internal hackathon, brought together engineers eager to experiment with new technologies, explore AI-driven development, and solve complex challenges under pressure. Among them was a team of seven colleagues […]

From Data Warehouse to Data Leader: Maja Soleska’s 20-Year Journey in Data

February 11 marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We’re celebrating by sharing the story of Maja Soleska, Lead Technical Consultant in Data Management at  ⋮IWConnect. Twenty years ago, Maja Soleska walked into her first Data Warehouse project under Oracle Slovenia’s leadership. She had no idea it would become the foundation of a […]

From First Impressions to Real Experience: A Senior Java Consultant’s Perspective

Joining a new company – especially at a senior level – often comes with a mix of expectations, assumptions, and questions. Is the engineering culture really as strong as it sounds? Will collaboration and transparency exist beyond the interview process? And most importantly, will there be room to grow, contribute, and feel valued? In this […]

Professional Growth Through Hackathon: Inside the Data Wizzards’ Learning Journey

Not every victory comes with a trophy. When the previous company hackathon ended, the team Data Wizzards didn’t walk away as winners on paper.But they walked away stronger, sharper, and more confident. And that is the kind of win that lasts. With another company hackathon happening this weekend, their story feels more relevant than ever. […]

Team 404: Lessons Found — The Hackathon Journey That Brought IWConnect’s Culture of Learning to Life

When the timer hit zero at the AI Code Connect 2025 Hackathon, Team 404 wasn’t celebrating a win, but they were smiling. After two sleepless nights, 18 hours of non-stop coding, countless discussions, and one working prototype, they had something far more valuable than a trophy: a set of lessons that would stay with them […]

From the Track to the Code: How Running Shapes Success in IT

Meet Tijana Spirovska: Java Developer & Medal-Winning Runner Driving Success at Work In the IT industry, we often talk about technology, innovation, and agile ways of working. But sometimes, the biggest lessons for success come from outside the office – from the running track.Our colleague, Tijana Spirovska, a successful Technical Consultant in Java Practice and […]

Inside the Winning Mindset: Vibe Coders at AI Code Connect 2025

When the Vibe Coders stepped into the AI Code Connect Hackathon 2025, they didn’t just bring code — they brought grit, quick thinking, and a healthy dose of creativity. Over 48 hours, this tight-knit team navigated technical curveballs, time pressure, and big ideas that didn’t always go as planned. From rethinking a broken map feature […]