The rise of female representation in the current decade can be clearly seen in today’s realm of business that includes more women than ever before. In the zone, there are numerous women-led organisations performing exceptionally good.

As per Serbian Business Registers Agency, Serbia has a remarkable rise in women entrepreneurship, stating a substantial 31 percent (equivalent to 32,733) of registered companies founded by females in the year 2020.

Amongst all such female entrepreneurs, one woman that stands out tall in the crowd is brigit.dev CEO and Co-Founder Marijana Gligoric. A software engineer by qualification, Marijana’s company is a renowned software engineering and product development agency.

What has Marijana’s professional journey been so far?

Known for her firm brigit.dev, Marijana is the driving force behind brigit.dev that is skilled in FinTech, SAAS, and AI, catering in the IT Services and IT Consulting industry. Armed with extensive experience, currently she is also working with Hexagon Startup Design as Mentor for Product Development and Software Engineering and at Association of Young Businessmen of Serbia as Executive Board Member for over a year now.

Prior to these organisations, she also worked Levi9 Serbia for two years as Software Engineer. In addition, Marijana was associated with RT-RK for nearly two years where she started off as an intern and then later acquired the position of Software Engineer.

“Being a seasoned leader, marijana has won multiple awards that includes young woman entrepreneur of 2022 which was issued by regional cooperation council RCC”

Taking a look at Marijana’s Education experience.

Considering her academical background, Marijana has two degrees from the University of Belgrade’s School of Electrical Engineering i.e., Bachelor Degree and Master's degree in Computer Software Engineering.

Besides, she has some of the exceptional updated skills that includes JavaScript, SQL, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, product development, C++, Python (Programming Language), Algorithm and what not. With her skillsets, she has handled numerous big projects like Android SDK for terms and conditions, Web crawler for DISCOGS with clustering data, Android DTV application, Backgammon Android application, Compiler for microjava, Internet application for IT companies and clients, amongst other.

Outlining Marijana’s professional accolades.

Being a seasoned leader, Marijana has won multiple awards that includes Young Woman Entrepreneur of 2022 which was issued by Regional Cooperation Council RCC. Others include Multiple awards in Math and Physics competitions, Research work in Math - Geometry of Nikolai Lobachevsky, and Vuk Karadzic's degree for highest GPA each year in Grammar School.

In conclusion, Marijana is an exceptional business leader who not only inspires women around her but also motivates them to pursue their dreams. She advices them to start with a problem, focusing on creating a prototype, considering that its crucial “to know that people actually want to pay for your solution because that’s what leads to real innovation”. She further suggests, “Having a strong team you can rely on is also essential - expertise, ambition, and a results-oriented mindset are key qualities”.

Marijana Gligoric, CO-Founder & CEO, Brigit.dev

Marijana is a software engineer and the driving force behind brigit.dev, a software engineering and product development agency. The team’s core areas of expertise are FinTech, SAAS, and AI.