{"id":106703,"date":"2023-01-17T10:55:48","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T08:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bondora.com\/blog\/?p=106703"},"modified":"2023-01-17T10:55:48","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T08:55:48","slug":"toss-a-coin-to-this-witcher-meet-aleksandra-our-29th-superhero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goandgrow.eu\/en\/blog\/toss-a-coin-to-this-witcher-meet-aleksandra-our-29th-superhero\/","title":{"rendered":"Toss a Coin to This Witcher \u2013 Meet Aleksandra, Our 29th Superhero"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The new year has begun, and what better way to ease into it than getting cozy, grabbing a hot beverage, and reading our latest blog post? Bondora loves remote work, and we welcome Superheroes from all over the globe to our multinational, cross-cultural team. Our latest Superhero joins us from Cracow, Poland. We are pleased to introduce our 29th<\/sup> Developer Superhero \u2013 meet Aleksandra Brys!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Meet
Meet Aleksandra, our 29th Bondora Superhero <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Bondora Superhero #29 \u2014 Aleksandra Brys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc67Bondorian since January 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udda5\ufe0fRole: Full-stack developer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcb8 Team: Dev: Spend<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aleksandra\u00b4s journey at Bondora:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 2021, I was hired by a Polish company called Vimanet. After a few months, Vimanet started to work with Bondora, and I got assigned to help with the platform’s development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aleksandra’s typical workday<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I wake up, shower, and if the weather is nice, I head out to the office in Cracow. Otherwise, I stay at home and work remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s the most rewarding part of your job?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To see the growing number of loan applications and to know that it’s getting easier for users to apply for a loan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And what makes being a developer at Bondora awesome?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Working on such a big project with a diverse team is awesome. Also, the hoodies are great! \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How did you find your way into the world of programming? What has the experience been like so far?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I find math fun and always liked it, but envisioning studying Applied Maths didn’t seem like a thing for me. So, instead, I chose the following field of study that was closely related to it: programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During my studies, I started working part-time for Nokia. It was hard to manage both studies and work, mainly because it was pre-COVID and remote work was not so popular, so I spent most of my day in the tram \ud83d\ude8b going back and forth between the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best meme that sums up being a developer?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This meme sums up the knowledge of my family about what I am doing in my job \u263a\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Best
Best meme that sums up being a developer<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

‘<\/strong>I can’t start programming before I \u2026’<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I can’t start programming before I have a coffee \u2615. I know it might sound clich\u00e9, but it kick-starts my day. I do not recommend talking to me before I’ve had my morning coffee. Even my husband doesn’t try that \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What programming language is your favorite and why?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since my first job as a developer, I’ve been programming in C#, so it has to be my favorite. During my studies, I had the pleasure of programming in plain C, C++, Python, and Java, but they didn’t click the way C# did. For front-end development, there is not much to choose from, so I guess I must say JS \u263a\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is your best investment advice?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do not buy another pair of unnecessary shoes \ud83d\udc60 \ud83d\udc60<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best cybersecurity\/IT tip?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don’t use your date of birth as your password \u263a\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Aleksandra's
Aleksandra’s life’s motto is simple: ‘Don’t let people convince you that you are sleeping too much.’<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

And now, let’s get to know Aleksandra even better!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What are some of your hobbies? What do you like to do in your free time?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

During winter, I like ice skating and winter swimming, but that does probably not impress Estonians \u263a\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the summer, I love cycling \ud83d\udeb4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f, doing jigsaw puzzles \ud83e\udde9 or playing board games \ud83c\udfb2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are your favorite games to play?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Definitely board games, but I completed the whole The Witcher trilogy on PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which game have you clocked the most hours with on Steam?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Witcher 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bacon: yay or nay? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I’m not a vegan, but I try to avoid meat if possible, so I must say NAY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s your favorite TV show\/podcast?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

My all-time favorite show is Friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s your favorite kind of music (to listen to while programming)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

My Spotify Wrapped said it is Pop and Polish Hip-Hop, but I like most music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have any pets?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I currently have no pets, but my parents have two dogs I like to play with when I visit them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One is a 2-year-old Labrador called ‘Boris.’ The other one is called ‘Pluto,’ and he’s a mixed breed with short legs who likes to run away from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a picture of Boris looking through the window: ‘May I interrupt you? Do you have something to eat?’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"'May
‘May I interrupt you? Do you have something to eat?’<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What superpower would you like to have and why?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To be able to sleep with my eyes open, so I can pretend I am awake during boring meetings \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s something that you want to do but scares you?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I want to jump with a parachute, but I can’t even jump with a bungee. Maybe one day…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you for the opportunity of presenting our lovely Aleksandra to you. May this year bring you joy, and remember always to toss a coin to your witcher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in becoming the next Bondora Superhero \ud83e\uddb8\u200d\u2640\ufe0f head over to our Careers Page<\/a> to check out our open positions. Join us again next month to meet our 30th<\/sup> Bondora Superhero!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The views and opinions expressed in this article are that of the individual and not Bondora\u2019s official view.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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