Presentation Simon Brings

Foreword

In every successful business, there are people who form the backbone of the business and help keep things running smoothly through their unique energy and expertise. It's important to us to highlight and share these individual stories so that you, the faces and stories behind our creative studio can get to know WAGEMUT .

In today's employee presentation, we would like to introduce you to someone who brings perseverance, commitment and passion to our company: Simon Brings. Learn more about Simon's career, his experiences and what drives him every day.

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Simon Brings - Frontend Developer

The road of life is in front of you, you determine the direction.

Hey, I want to bring digital worlds to life and easily banish bugs with a charming smile. Nothing is impossible in code. Let's make the web dance!

General questions

How did you come to our company and what made you decide to start here?

After researching online on the usual job portals, I came across the job ad from Wagemut . Among other things, there was an item on the subject of "No Code", which I found interesting. So I first went to the website to find out more about the company, and I also used the online chat there to talk briefly. Then the application documents were sent digitally. After that, there was a nice conversation, and something had to be programmed. After a short time, there was also a callback, and so they met a second time to prepare the documents. Since I had a good feeling and the employees were all on the same wavelength, I then signed the contract.
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What is your current role and what are your main responsibilities?


My tasks as a frontend developer include the implementation of websites that were previously designed by the designer. There are various tasks waiting for me, such as the creation of a multistep process. However, it also happens that an existing customer contacts us and wants to have a new feature implemented, for example. Changing texts or images happens less frequently, since we work with Webflow and the customer can do much of it himself in the editor.
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What projects or tasks have you enjoyed the most so far?

Difficult question, of course. I think in every project there is always a part or section that you look forward to building the most or animating later. But the Porua project was a fun new challenge at the time.
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How would you describe the corporate culture in three words?


open, friendly, caffeinated

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Work and career

What's special about your job?

That sometimes you are faced with "unsolvable" tasks, then of course you think about how do I do it best... or how does it work best now and sustainably..... If you then win this battle and suddenly these "unsolvable" tasks work, that is of course a super feeling.
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Is there a particular challenge or project that you are especially proud of?


Again a difficult question, I think any project where the customer is satisfied and the website is online is something to be proud of!
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How does the company support your professional development?


If you have problems in the code, of course an experienced developer is available, who in the best case of course has the brilliant idea! Furthermore, you can get new equipment or digital software without big problems.

What is the best advice you would give to someone who wants to work in your field?


Before writing the first line of code, you should of course plan everything out and create a style guide. A proper and structured plan can sometimes save time. Furthermore, you should of course stay on the ball and not immediately give up in frustration, but learn from your mistakes and do it better next time.

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Team and collaboration

What does collaboration look like in your team?

The cooperation is going well! Questions are asked, ideas and solutions are worked out together. At the end of the day, you can always agree on something! And most important of all: everyone is nice and friendly!
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What do you appreciate most about your colleagues?

As mentioned above: Everyone is nice and friendly! That should actually be a matter of course nowadays, but unfortunately it is not so. And everyone is on an equal footing. You can actually talk to them about any topic.
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How does your team celebrate successes or milestones?

In the meetings, of course, something like this is mentioned.

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Corporate vision and values

Which company value do you identify with the most and why?

That you try something new here, and dare! I have a little story about this: I was once in Verona (Italy) in a restaurant. Of course, my Italian was as good as my Hungarian. Of course I could play it safe and order a Pizza Margherita (there you know what you have). But since the waiter was already getting closer and I was indecisive, I ordered "Parmigiana di Melanzane".... Never heard of it and never eaten it. After I finished the plate, because it was so delicious, I knew I had to dare something like this again!
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How do you see the future of the company?

Very good! We don't rest on our laurels, but always ask how we can harvest even more laurels. In this way, you can always see what effort is being made to continue to be successful or even more successful. That's why I respect everyone who works so hard for the company, regardless of their position!
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How does your work contribute to the overall vision of the company?

I think through my daily work on the Mac and the fact that I like to ask the counter question from time to time, which amazes most, but is often funny to see how they react. :D

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Personal insights

Is there a book, movie or quote that has influenced your work style or philosophy?

Influenced me already a lot, certain people in school time, where you learned a lot. Or from "Man in Black" (Johnny Cash), simply an impressive man! Also influenced and impressed by Vera F. Birkenbihl. This woman spoke already in the 70s about things that are now topical! Furthermore, my guitar teacher during his lifetime!
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What do you do to unwind and recharge from work?

Different, playing guitar, e.g. songs by Johnny Cash.
Playing darts and trying to score a pair of 180s.
Also like to go cycling or to the soccer stadium at the weekend.
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What's something surprising that most people don't know about you?

I can actually beatbox quite well. I taught myself in my youth, and you don't forget it so quickly. At that time it also helped me in school and brightened up many a school evening!

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Tips and advice

What advice would you give to someone just starting out in the industry?

Don't give up, all beginnings are hard! The day will come when you realize things are now looking up.
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How do you stay current and informed in your field?


Since I regularly watch coding videos and the like on YouTube anyway, my YouTube homepage is already full of the 'Latest News' about Webflow, AI and the like. That's why you then naturally get the 'Short Infos' from Instagram and TikTok.
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What tool or app has changed or improved your workday the most?


Clearly AI - it has turned everything upside down. Problems that previously took intensive googling and sifting through stackoverflow posts to solve can sometimes be solved by AI in a short amount of time. But don't worry, I think independent thinking and Stackoverflow are far from extinct.

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Final thoughts

What do you want for the future of the company?

It goes without saying that the company will continue to grow! In all areas, because we all have something to gain from this.
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Is there anyone in the company you particularly admire for their work or influence?

Props to all!
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What message would you like to give to the readers of the blog?

That, that you have come to the conclusion, I'm glad of course already. D Look around quietly here. I wish the readers only the best for the future, and who knows, maybe we'll see each other soon. :)!

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