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Meet Martin, also known as "Maxx," our IT Consultant, whose journey into the world of IT began unexpectedly. He joined our team over 8 years ago, showcasing that you can make a career in IT despite studying something completely else. If you share his love for cats, hiking, or motorbikes, you might find his story relatable and inspiring.

Meet Števo, a talented Software Developer whose journey into the world of IT began with a childhood passion for PC gaming. He became part of our Unique People family right after university, in 2015. He started his career as a WordPress Developer. Over the years, Števo's role has transformed, shifting from WordPress to crafting tailored web applications from the scratch as a Fullstack Developer. In this exclusive interview, Števo shares insights into his journey with Unique People, his current projects, aspirations in AI, and what he envisions for the future of IT. Join us in getting to know him and feel free to get inspired.

I bet you have seen the “You’ve Won” scam several times by now. There are innumerable threats on the Internet. You may encounter phishing, malware, computer viruses, botnets, password attacks... The list is endless. Your security is the most important, though. So, let’s focus on protection. Preventing cybercrime is our shared responsibility. If you don’t want to become a victim, if you don’t wish to get hacked, keep reading. Awareness is the key factor in prevention. October is the month dedicated to cyber security. The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity’s campaign sounds quite catchy, so remember #ThinkB4UClick. To sum it all up, the Internet is definitely a dangerous place with a great deal of menace. If you used to wonder how to stay safe online, we hope your question has been answered after reading our tips. The only advice we can give you now is: Take action! Be aware of cybercrime, stay suspicious and you won´t get tricked.

Our employee Peťo is a unique React Developer. His story shows us that you should never give up on your dreams. He has been interested in technology since he was a little boy. Read the article to find out more about this guy that overcomes challenges and broadens his horizons gradually.

A new level of support and guidance during pregnancy… It sounds innovative, doesn’t it? A team of unique experts from Košice have had the opportunity to participate in its development and maintenance since 2019. If you want to discover more about the project, hold onto your hats… Ready to dive into the tech wizardry behind this powerful and comprehensive pregnancy app?

Our colleague Adam loves to acquire new skills and to enhance his knowledge. He is not satisfied until he digs deep into problematics. His hunger for understanding the principles that go on behind the web pages enabled him to become a PHP developer. On the other hand, he highly recommends switching off from time to time. His favourite way of cleaning up his mind is cycling in the nature without signal. Following lines will provide you with more details of Adam´s life, so bear with us for a while.

Have you ever heard of Ada Lovelace? She is the first recognized programmer in the world. This woman was an English mathematician and writer who worked on the analytical engine in the mid-1800´s and her notes contained the first algorithm that could be processed by a machine. Let this article celebrate not only her, but all tech ladies that work in IT. International Girls in ICT Day that takes place on 27th of April 2023 is the best time to honour them. In celebration of International Girls in ICT Day, we sat down with some of the talented women that represent the diverse roles and perspectives that make IT such an exciting field. In this article, we'll introduce you to our Software developers: Ana, Kria, Kristína, our Automation tester specialist Timea and Application maintenance specialist Danka. Read on, and hear their thoughts on their careers, goals, and the importance of women's voices in tech. To all the women working in IT, we see you and we appreciate your contributions. We hope that you will continue to inspire future generations of IT professionals. May your stories and insights encourage more girls to pursue IT careers. The industry is male dominated now but remember the first programmer and don´t let anyone stop you from achieving your goals.

The atmosphere in a dream team should be relaxed and cooperative, right? That's exactly what it looks like in our Croatian crew. We are excited to introduce its unique members at first and if you keep reading, you will be able to understand some of their last projects as well. This team worked hard to achieve a great outcome on a project for our German client last year. They used an agile software development technique of pair programming in two-week sprints. Lots of constructive discussions and productive meetings were held to improve that process. They felt a strong sense of accomplishment when it was finally completed, getting to see their hard work pay off. Let's find out how they perceive it now. Does it sound appealing to you? Do you want to be a valuable team member? Are you excited by the idea of challenging projects and innovative technology? Make sure you send us your CV if you want to join us and grow unique together.

Danka has more than 14 years of experience in programming, not only in backend but also in frontend technologies. In her last job she had to learn new technologies and be prepared to adapt to technology market. She did a lot of studies on her own whilst working on the running projects. She is experienced in development and maintenance of a system for tax offices. In the latest years, she is also responsible for mentoring of younger colleagues. It can be considered her passion from her university years, since she studied teaching of informatics and mathematics. It sounds exhausting, doesn´t it? Well, Danka handles even more. She is a mom of two lovely kids and in case she has some free time she reads or knits.