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What do you bring to the team and what do appreciate most about them?

I’m a bit of a maverick, I say ‘’yes’’ to projects at stages when the tasks and scope of the project are still (partly) unknown.

My colleagues are very generous with their knowledge, they’re always willing to share and I appreciate that.

Read more here, Matei Drăgușin - DevOps engineer

How do you kick back and balance things out?

I usually have something in mind for the end of the workday, be it cleaning, groceries, gaming, or some social activity. A chill night in is also something I look forward to from time to time.

I’m going to be honest – why stop know? – reaching a better work-life balance is still on my list. But I have people around me who embody that, I try to learn from them, and I also get a heads up if I overdo it, which is great. It keeps me in check.

Read the full article, Mihnea Petrescu - Software engineer

Workwise, is there something you feel particularly proud of?

The first thing that comes to mind isn’t related to my job description, but it is an opportunity I could access through ING Hubs. I volunteer in PepinTEEN, a programme we develop with Școala de Valori. I get to teach high schoolers basic web technologies, and there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing their faces light up when they get something they first struggled to grasp.

Mete-Emre Adburaman - Development engineer, The full story here

Let’s talk people and machines: what’s a notable achievement for you job wise and a plus community wise?

A rewarding moment I recall well is when I created a script that reduced the time needed for a specific task from one day (manual work) to less than two minutes (automated).

In terms of people, the connections I’ve built here are big drivers for me. I like the feeling of being helpful to others and that of amplifying the good vibes around the office.

What I like most about our community is that anyone who needs help will find it.

See the entire article, Andrei Pietricică - Software engineer

How would you describe your team dynamics?

We're a dedicated bunch, I appreciate my colleagues' creativity, support, and openness to sharing knowledge. Everyone pulls their weight as we work on our common goals and that's golden – it creates a sense of fairness and contributes to our success.

Larisa Matei – Engineer, Full story here

What’s a natural skill that helps you at work?

My eagerness to make sense of or to repair broken things. When I was little, I would reassemble the pieces of our remote control to have it work again.

I’m also good in teams, I thrive on the feeling of belonging, on the connections that form. So, becoming an engineer makes sense to me, and so does my scrum master role, which I love.

I’m often told that my enthusiasm is contagious, and I think that my best quality is infusing positive energy into my team.
Alexandra Răduță – Engineer, Full testimonial here

 

Disclaimers you give friends about your job?

"No, I won't search the database for your ex-girlfriend's phone number. I don't know how to make websites, but I can reinstall your operating system if you ask nicely."

See the entire interview, Cristian Dumitrescu - Data Management Engineer

Your job title makes it sound like you should be working in a lab. How do you explain it to outsiders?

Most people think of me as the universal '’IT guy’', a fixer or a troubleshooter, or picture me in an underground lab designing autonomous robots.

The reality is that I work with data and algorithms to create solutions that help make informed decisions. No evil robots in sight... yet!

Read here, Daniel Duțu - Data Scientist

Do you remember a time when you felt especially proud of a job-related success?

To be able to contribute daily to the development of outstanding payment capabilities is a success in and of itself. The volumes, the complexity, the reliability of execution, these are monumental.

Also, to lead product development, to take an idea and run with it until it turns into tangible production product capabilities, that are both compliant and loved by our customers, is very rewarding.

Ana-Maria Neagu - Chapter Lead Customer Journey, find more here

Can you share one work related win that felt particularly satisfying?

It had to do with what we call a significant deficiency (SD), and I was involved as a second line of defence challenger. The process was nothing but easy, it required a lot of research on my part, dedication and overcoming certain self-barriers.

But when all my recommendations were implemented, it really made my day. Made my month! My satisfaction matched the difficulty of the process, I was bursting with pride

Discover the entire article here, Cristina Sterea - Non-financial risk specialist

Every job comes with demands, and yours sounds like it has the potential to bring some pressure. How do you handle it?

I try to be consistent with time management. Sticking to priorities, staying on top of things, and keeping it all contained to working hours takes some discipline.

It’s easy to get absorbed in tasks, so the way I go about it is to stay focused and bring my A game to work. Afterwards I can truly disconnect and be present with family and friends. I am a simple man and take my energy from moments rather that material accomplishments.

Read more, Răzvan Breten - Lead Financial Crime

How do you stay active outside of work?

As the captain of our running community, I also stay active with the people at work. We go for weekly runs, and sometimes join running events as a community. It’s nice to see the branded t-shirts at a race and share this hobby with the people I usually share tasks with.

Discover the full interview, Ana Maria Donișan - DevOps engineer