Title: Infobip's Anja Hula Named Women Engineer of the Year

URL: https://www.infobip.com/engineering/infobips-anja-hula-is-named-women-engineer-of-the-year

For u003cstrongu003eAnja Hulau003c/strongu003e, this award is u003cstrongu003emore than just a line on a résuméu003c/strongu003e - it’s the culmination of years of hard work, persistence, and continuous learning in both engineering and leadership. What began as an internship at Infobip has grown into a journey that now sees her leading a team of over 150 brilliant engineers.  

u0022Winning u003ca href=u0022https://www.inzenjerka-godine.hr/u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003eWomen Engineer of the Year Awardu003c/au003e means a great deal to me because it validates a path that hasn’t always been easy, but it’s been mine. It’s a huge motivator and a reminder of how important visibility is for women in IT,u0022 she says. 

The journey hasn’t always been easy, but it’s been meaningful. Each step has brought its own u003cstrongu003echallengesu003c/strongu003e, u003cstrongu003elessonsu003c/strongu003e, and u003cstrongu003ewinsu003c/strongu003e. Now, Anja is sharing her story in this article, hoping to inspire and empower other women in tech. 

## Tech troubleshooter turned team leader 

Anja’s interest in engineering began early, driven by a fascination with systems and how technology solves real-world problems. Her father, a tech enthusiast, helped foster this curiosity. u0022We always had the latest computers at home,u0022 she recalls. u0022u003cstrongu003eI started by fixing things, installing software, and teaching othersu003c/strongu003e.u0022

This led her to combine her love for mathematics with problem-solving, which ultimately guided her toward engineering. 

Her journey began at Infobip, where u003cstrongu003eshe started as an internu003c/strongu003e. It was during those early years that she had the opportunity to dive into hands-on projects, learning quickly and contributing to meaningful work. 

u0022As an intern, I was u003cstrongu003eimmediately thrown into meaningful projectsu003c/strongu003e and had to learn quickly,u0022 she recalls. u0022That hands-on experience solidified my passion for tech and set me on a path where I could not only create solutions but also lead teams in building them.

As she moved into a leadership role at Infobip, Anja went on to build and lead successful teams. That transition became one of her biggest professional challenges. 

## For women in engineering, there are no limits 

Talking about female role models, Anja says that in the early stages of her career, she didn’t have many - u003cstrongu003eshe was often the only woman on the team or one of very few in meetingsu003c/strongu003e. u0022That’s why every female engineer I met along the way left a mark, whether through example, a conversation, or simply their presence, she says.

Knowing this, she confirms that u003cstrongu003eyou can’t break stereotypes in a single moment - you break them every day with your resultsu003c/strongu003e. 

## What makes a good engineer?

Since her mission isn’t only to build technology but also to empower future generations of female engineers, we asked her what qualities a good engineer should have.  

u0022A good engineer should be curious, u003cstrongu003eeager to learnu003c/strongu003e,u003cstrongu003e and willing to take responsibility and initiativeu003c/strongu003e. They should strive to understand the bigger picture and generously share their knowledge,u0022 she says. 

On the other hand, a good leader knows how to listen, communicate clearly, and build trust. Leadership isn’t about knowing everything, it’s about unlocking others’ potential and clearing the path for them to succeed.

## For women at the start of their careers 

To young women just beginning their careers in tech, she offers this piece of advice: u0022u003cstrongu003eGirls, you can do anything you imagineu003c/strongu003e.u0022 

Engineering is a wonderful career because it gives you the chance to create and make an impact on the world. u0022Be brave, persistent, and open to change. You don’t need to have all the answers right away, what matters is u003cstrongu003estaying open to every challengeu003c/strongu003e, u003cstrongu003eopportunityu003c/strongu003e, u003cstrongu003eand learning experienceu003c/strongu003e.

Her point is clear: believe in yourself, even when others don’t yet see your potential. Engineering isn’t reserved for someone else - the key is persistence. 

## What’s on the horizon for Anja?

Looking ahead in her career, Anja is eager to be involved in projects that u003cstrongu003epush the boundaries of AIu003c/strongu003e. She dreams of innovations that will have a lasting impact, shaping the future in ways we have yet to imagine. 

With a particular interest in large language models, autonomous agents, and real-time contextual systems, she views AI not just as a tool but as a catalyst u003cstrongu003ereshaping the way we think, work, and solve problemsu003c/strongu003e. 

u0022AI has already changed how we operate,u0022 she says. u0022And I’m excited for what’s next -because its influence on how we learn, create, and decide will only grow.u0022