\ud83d\udc66 Bondorian since:<\/strong> May 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udda5\ufe0f Role:<\/strong> Software Engineer<\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83d\udcb8 Team:<\/strong> Dev: Spend<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n When I joined Bondora in 2014, it was still a small company. We had maybe 30 employees, and I was one of the six developers. Now, the company is much bigger, and I’m one of the 63.7 developers (based on our HR system statistics) or one of 71 (counting on fingers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n During my time at Bondora, I have worked in different departments and have been a part of developing almost every product we’ve ever had. Despite that, I still can’t say I know every aspect of our business \u2013 does that make me a semi-superhero? Nowadays, I’m improving the borrower services to make borrowing smoother and more pleasant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n My workday usually starts at 8 or 9 am as our first meetings usually begin at 10 am. I prefer working from the office as there are fewer distractions than at home, like Netflix, books, etc. I also prefer meeting people face-to-face because I think the speed of getting things done correlates with the distance between people (I didn’t come up with this theory, but I agree with it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most rewarding moment is when I successfully complete a difficult task. But this does not mean I want to be ‘rewarded’ with many complex tasks. (Too many ‘rewards’ is never a good thing \ud83d\ude0a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are involved in an ongoing process to improve the product \u2013 your ideas matter; you aren’t just ‘the guy writing the code’. All developers are encouraged to try out innovative approaches. Learning new things and making mistakes are considered part of the learning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n My secondary school was focused on academic literature. So after graduating, I decided to study something technical. To be honest, computer science was just a random choice. Back then, computers were not as fancy as they are now, so I was able to begin my studies at Tallinn University of Technology without any previous knowledge about programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2026 have had a coffee and chatted with colleagues in the coffee corner \u2615<\/p>\n\n\n\n I don’t have a favorite programming language. I know C# is considered to be one of the best programming languages in the world, but other languages are also nice to know and are probably even better for solving particular tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Invest in family and friends; they are worth much more than any material assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not stick your passwords on the display!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n I have typical interests: music, cinema, theater, reading, and art. I try to keep up with these fields as much as I can, but it is not always possible. I’ve already made peace with it and follow my moods and do what feels cool at the given moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I haven’t played computer games for a long time, but I like story-based adventure games. The last games I played were Detroit: Become Human<\/em> and Beyond Two Souls<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I have a Steam account, but I try to keep playing hours as low as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It depends on the food, but yes, thumbs up if it makes food yummy \ud83e\udd53\ud83d\udc4d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hard to say; I do not have favorite TV shows or podcasts. I like different things, so I watch different shows. For example, I like history and science programs, but I also like dramas that touch on social problems or very artistic films with some surprising philosophical views. I am very picky about comedies; most are complete rubbish, with only a few exceptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I like all kinds of jazz; I also like good rock and classical music \ud83c\udfb6<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n I do not have such things; maybe I’m afraid to say my wishes out loud because they tend to come true, and it’s terrifying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I don’t have any pets, but if I had a pet, it would be Pegasus. It’s an inspiring creature, and who wouldn’t want a pet you can fly with?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time bending and endless energy, then I could do all the things I like to do and still have time and energy to do my work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Erki's](\"https:\/\/www.goandgrow.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/749-x-439px-8.png\")
Erki’s journey at Bondora:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Erki’s typical workday<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What’s the most rewarding part of your job?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
And what makes being a developer at Bondora awesome?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How did you find your way into the world of programming? What has the experience been like so far?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
‘I can’t start programming before I \u2026.’ <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What programming language is your favorite and why?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What is your best investment advice?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Best cybersecurity\/IT tip?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Let’s get to know Erki even better!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What are some of your hobbies? What do you like to do in your free time?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What are your favorite games to play?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Which game have you clocked the most hours with on Steam?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bacon: yay or nay?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What’s your favorite TV show\/podcast?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What’s your favorite kind of music (to listen to while programming)?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Best meme that sums up being a developer?<\/strong><\/a><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat’s something that you want to do but scares you?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Do you have any pets?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What superpower would you like to have and why?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n