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Meet Florian: forward thinker and technology enthusiast who always keeps a cool head.
Brief profile
- Motto: "Build your life" reflects his attitude to how he shapes his life - self-determined and with an extra dose of adventure.
- Special characteristic: late riser - difficult to get out of bed in the morning.
- Turns on top form when the pressure is on.
- Important on the job: care and precision - mistakes immediately catch his eye.
Hey, I'm Florian - DevOps Engineer in systems engineering and a real Linux fan. At the age of 30, I've already gained a lot of experience - whether in my professional life, on a work & travel adventure, as an extreme sportsman or as a new father.
It all started with an apprenticeship as an electronics technician for devices and systems, followed by two years as a service technician for media technology in the field. My curiosity for computers and IT led me to further training as a state-certified technician specializing in information technology. In between, I spent a year working and traveling in New Zealand and Australia. I finally landed here in June 2020.
WhyS&P | Element Logic? Apart from the proximity to my home, they offered me the opportunity to fully live out my passion for Linux. In systems engineering, I can deepen my specialization and develop my skills in automation. I am proud to have simplified system installations through automation. Away from tedious manual processes to a finished server with just a few clicks. The advantage: all servers are set up in the same way and human errors caused by copy & paste are minimized.
"It's a nice affirmation for me when my visions for the future become reality and I can make a difference in my job. Job satisfaction is important to me and I've found that here."
I've always been a technology nerd (laughs). With my own Homelab and a few gadgets on it, I keep myself up to date and keep learning. I can also familiarize myself with new areas here. Since 2020, I've made huge strides forward - next on the agenda is the cloud.
Mygreatest strength? I keep a cool head even in tricky situations. Whether it's a technical problem at work or a steep rock face, I know I can rely on myself to master the situation. Perhaps my weakness is that I get impatient when things don't progress quickly enough. (laughs) But this impatience also drives me to always strive for improvement and implement my ideas.
In my role as a DevOps Engineer, I ensure the smooth and error-free functioning of the IT infrastructure such as databases, servers and everything else that goes with it. My work is characterized by technical challenges and continuous learning. My main tasks include system support for new customers, responsibility for the Oracle database and advancing automation projects using Ansible.
"My boss entrusts me with important tasks, which shows me that my work is appreciated. I think that's great."
Whatqualities do you need for the job? Logical thinking is a must in order to solve problems, recognize connections and draw conclusions. A quick grasp of things, initiative and a constant thirst for knowledge are important. After all, technology is constantly evolving. Flexibility and stress resistance are also essential, as we often juggle between different tasks.
My working day
In the morning, I check whether anything is on fire and whether all systems are running smoothly. To do this, I check my internal messages via Slack, my emails and talk to my colleagues. If everything is OK, I get on with my main tasks. There's a team meeting twice a week where we coordinate and update each other on what's going on. That's really good. We also have a training workshop once a month. We decide on a topic, one person familiarizes themselves with it and then explains it to the others. That way we all stay on the ball.
A culture of support and freedom
I feel comfortable and truly valued here. I can get involved, go my own way and realize my potential. This is encouraged. Discussions with the management always take place at eye level. The relaxed and open atmosphere, the freedoms such as working from home and flexible working hours as well as the support for further training characterize the company. We are a great team that supports each other and helps each other to progress.
"I have fond memories of the informal and successful celebrations we had. I always look forward to them again. They strengthen the sense of togetherness."
Butno more work - the best stories are written in my private life.
In my free time, I climb rock faces or make new tracks in the snow on ski tours. I have climbed many peaks, from the Blue Mountains in Australia to Mont Blanc. I don't shy away from ice axes and glaciers either. It's a wonderful feeling of freedom and satisfaction when I've conquered a mountain or am balancing on a slackline over the abyss. Even as a child, I spent a lot of time in the Alps with my parents and climbed every tree. My current goal is to conquer as many four-thousand-metre peaks as possible.
But not everything always goes according to plan. When my friends and I wanted to go mountaineering in Brixen in Italy, the journey ended in Austria. Yes, that's right - a little navigational blunder that led us to the Zillertal instead of the Dolomites. (laughs) It's one of those funny stories that always makes my friends laugh.
It was 3 a.m. when we decided to escape the bad weather. Everyone slept in the car while I steered us through the masses of rain, driving only by satnav. We reached our destination at 6am, or so we thought. It turned out that I had messed something up when entering it into the sat nav. A visit to the supermarket brought the confusion to light when the surroundings seemed anything but Italian. This mishap was not an isolated incident. I haven't been allowed to use the sat nav since then. (laughs)
My talent for taking supposed shortcuts when climbing mountains that turn out to be dead ends is also legendary. My girlfriend even gave me a T-shirt with my "shortcuts" on the front and the advice: "Don't follow" on the back. Orientation is not my strong point. (laughs)
