In summer, he explores rivers with his stand-up paddle and in winter he can often be found on the ski slopes. He finds relaxation in his other hobbies of yoga and vertical acrobatics. The latter in particular opens up completely new perspectives for him.
Describe yourself in a few sentences.
I always try to be neutral and objective. It is also important for me to understand other people and never to judge. I am good at solving problems with a pragmatic approach. My biggest weakness is my impatience. But I think that also makes me a good programmer. I have also managed to deal with my inner shyness and now love to appear flamboyant. However, everyone should avoid me before my first coffee. That keeps my good mood in check.
How did you hear about Panter?
I was studying at the ZHAW at the time and Beat Seeliger, one of the founders of Panter, was a lecturer. As part of a project, he asked us to give a short presentation on our progress. During his presentation, the loudest member of the class talked a lot about the framework he had built and how sophisticated it was. However, he was unable to implement the functions that were actually required. I took the opportunity to ask him to give the next presentation. I had implemented the required function in just one minute, live in front of the class. I was then asked if I would like to accompany some Panter employees to the Chaos Communication Congress in Hamburg. The rest is history …
What is your tried and tested method for getting better at programming?
Laziness! Just be lazy! Seriously, if your work is tedious and tedious, try to make it enjoyable and easy. Find or develop tools and shortcuts that make your life and the lives of your colleagues easier. I always try to make myself superfluous.
