Every day brings something new, even when you’re celebrating 9 years in the same company. Technologies evolve, teams change, projects come and go, but one thing stays the same.
For Sanja Sič Mišić, Tech Lead, it is the feeling that she is growing, learning, and building something meaningful.
Sanja began her quest to become a better developer in 2016, but it turned into so much more. From day one to year nine, her journey at Levi9 is a story of curiosity, teamwork, and the power of people. Let’s dive in!
Real People, Real Culture
Being a developer is not just sitting alone with your laptop; it is working with people and being part of a team. Three of us joined the company together, on the same day (happy three friends) and that helped me feel at home from the start. I have met amazing colleagues here in Levi9.
This is how Sanja started sharing her Levi9 story, emphasising how she can now see clearly that people make the company’s culture and atmosphere.
Tech skills may have brought Sanja in, but it’s the people skills and the relationships she’s built that truly shaped her journey.
“Professionally, I have learned a lot. I worked with different technologies, improved my tech skills, and stayed curious. I also learned how to work with people and lead a team. Personally, I’ve made real friendships, the kind of people who support you both at work and in life.”
Sanja is honest about the work life balance. It’s not about perfect harmony every day, but about finding a rhythm that works in the long run. In her perspective, this is the kind of work where it’s normal to have times when we’re “all in” and times when it’s a bit easier.
Change Is the Only Constant, And That’s a Good Thing
Over 9 years, Sanja has seen transformation, in her role, in the industry, and in the company culture. And she embraced it every step of the way. Every collaboration with colleagues and clients has been important for here. Moreover, it feels more like every project and every teamwork was one more step in learning and growing.
When asked what advice she’d give to newcomers, she was generous to share:
“Be curious, keep learning, and collect as much knowledge and skills as you can. My career didn’t start in Levi9, and I always thought it would have been easier if it did. Having this kind of support and mentorship, especially at the beginning, means a lot. But maybe that was also a good thing for me, because when I came here, I really knew how to appreciate what I got.”
Looking ahead
“Every day brings something new. Technologies, projects, and the people I work with have changed over time. Some people never experience that much change in their entire career, but IT is like that, and Levi9 makes it even easier to see and feel those changes.”
Sanja closes with her outlook for the future. She sees this as a very exciting time to work in IT — especially with AI and how fast everything is evolving. It will be interesting to see where the industry goes next. One thing’s for sure: she’s ready to keep learning and help her Levi9 team grow, too.
