1. How has your professional development shaped your career path? What were the most influential periods in your life?
I graduated from a technical school for IT and economics and was hired by an internet provider right away. Working as a Linux and network administrator quickly advanced my technological expertise. After switching to an IT outsourcing provider, I became a team lead and was able to combine technical know-how with management skills.
Being a people person and familar with IT topics, I found myself in versatile positions like Service Delivery Manager, Service Architect, and People Manager in local and international departments. Although there were many career opportunities, I became tired of the political, short-term thinking of big enterprises. For a change of pace and scenery, I decided to accept the position of Head of Operations offered to me by VisoTech in 2015, when the company was still relatively small. In 2016, the role of Head of Finance, HR & Business Administration became vacant, and I acted as a stand-in. Having been in the IT business for more than 15 years at the time, I really liked the new challenges that came with being responsible for finances and HR. That’s when I decided, it was time for a career change! I gave up the Head of Operations position and moved on to working with numbers and people.
Looking back on my career, I value the broad spectrum of jobs I've had. Every position strenghtened different skills, from advising clients and handling profit management to staffing decisions and de-escalating challenging situations among team members.
2. Why did you decide to become a part of enspired?
There simply was no other way! The business idea of enspired, the team of experts, and the possibility to build something from scratch, who could say no to that? I enjoy creating a work environment that people love and thrive in. I welcome challenges and understand the value of a business that provides innovative services. All of this is happening at enspired, and I wake up every day to a job I love.
3. In your opinion, what does the ideal work environment look like?
An ideal work environment is a combination of many factors. It's a mix of good benefits, including flexible hours, remote work options, top-notch work equipment, an attractive office, competitive salaries, and a company culture that encourages open communication, unity, teamwork, life-long learning, and equality. However, the biggest benefit, in my opinion, are the colleagues and leaders you work with.
Working in a team where people trust and value each other has an immense impact on employee satisfaction and happiness. It creates an environment where people feel like they can bring in their own ideas, get creative, and speak up, which also happens to be a major factor for the success and growth of a business. At enspired, we do our best to combine all these things. It's my job to find talents that thrive in this kind of culture and complement our hand-picked team of experts.
4. Where do you find inspiration for work, and how do you keep up to date with the latest developments in your field?
I read books and magazines, listen to podcasts, follow a ton of different sites on social media, and discuss news with experts. But all this information is useless until you get feedback from the people that will be affected by it. That means, I talk to my colleagues and try to find out what drives them.
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