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Meet Vania: Our creative on her way to becoming an IT specialist.
Profile
- Specialist for: Programming and drawing
- Favorite subject: Software and German
- Nickname: Problem solving professional and support champion
- The most important equipment on the job: coffee, pen and paper.
- Outer features: Oversize clothes and hoodies.
Hey, I'm Vania - 24 years old and I live in the Stuttgart area. I'm currently in the middle of my apprenticeship (2nd year) as an IT specialist for application development. How did I end up at S&P | Element Logic? Well, it was a path with a few creative loops. (laughs)
My journey started at secondary school, then I went to a vocational college for graphic design. After graduating, I immersed myself in the world of game art and 3D animation for game development for 2.5 years. I had the diploma in my pocket, but the spark was missing to continue. During my studies, it turned out that I would rather do something more sober. (laughs) The fascination for 3D and graphic design remained, but I only wanted to pursue the creative side as a hobby and not as a profession.
With a father who was a programmer, my interest in PCs was awakened as a child. I liked HTML and CSS in my graphic design training, and that's how my private experimentation with various programming languages began. During my studies, I occasionally wrote scripts that made it easier to work in 3D programs - I found that fascinating. I became more and more fascinated by software development and so I started my apprenticeship in September 2023.
"I really like my apprenticeship. We all get on really well. I've found what suits me."
Myworking day starts at around 08:30. But everyone can decide for themselves, thanks to flexible working hours, even during training. Everyone should be there by 9 a.m., that's when our daily team update starts. Until then, we work on our exercises.
Training, knowledge transfer and tasks are on the agenda
I was particularly enthusiastic about C programming. Learning and using the programming language is what I enjoy most. We are constantly learning new things, from SQL databases to the application of our warehouse management software and Java. The opportunity to work in a team of like-minded people and to be supported by experienced trainers makes my apprenticeship particularly valuable.
WhatI value in the training team:
- The focus is on cooperation
- Patient trainers who explain everything very well
- Flat hierarchies, "you" culture, sense of belonging
- Friendly and respectful interaction
Learningfor me means understanding the tasks and absorbing a lot of knowledge. My day is only complete when I have not only completed the task, but when I know how I can solve similar problems in the future. Pen and paper help me with this, because visualizing some problems in code can be very helpful. When others ask me for help, it's the best confirmation for me and makes me feel useful. But I'm also happy when I teach myself something and have an "aha" moment.
"The informal working atmosphere makes training here special. I am more than just a trainee. I feel like a fully-fledged team member, am encouraged and can contribute ideas."
I am quick on the uptake, have technical understanding and understand complex relationships. That's important for training. My extreme patience and ability to find quick and simple solutions help me to tackle challenges. The motto? The main thing is to have fun. If you don't have fun, you won't be motivated or produce any output. And I'm having fun here.
Personal highlights? My first "A" in a software class assignment. (laughs) The relaxed induction week and the annual trainee Christmas party with cookie baking.
Whatdo I do alongside my training? I'll be happy to tell you.
My heart beats not only for C programming and Java, but also for my hobbies. I am creative in my free time: illustrating, graphic design and merchandise creations are my passion. Drawing is my escape from everyday life. I love immersing myself in my own world, bringing characters to life and putting stories on paper. I exchange ideas with other artists in groups and send out hand-drawn or printed works.
I am enthusiastic about games, whether on the PC or board games. When it comes to being better than others, the motto is: challenge accepted. That also spurs me on in my training.
Another funny story at the end. When I told my father, who is a programmer himself, that I was going to be a programmer too, he just said: "Finally!" But my father is also behind me in everything else - for example, my training as a graphic designer.
