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Companies today need technology to succeed in any industry. What does a tech company need to succeed? In IT we talk a lot about solutions, but these days it’s not enough to offer customers a solution that is functional and efficient. For an IT firm to thrive it needs to bring something extra to the table, offer new opportunities. What do you see as the new opportunity for today’s world? Reducing companies’ carbon footprints is an interesting trend. That’s exactly what we offer our clients. What do you enjoy about working at Cleverlance? In the time I’ve been with the company Cleverlance has grown, the ownership structure has changed, but the important things have stayed the same. I still see this as a place that allows me and the people around me to exercise our talents. Of course almost every company would say that, but in our case it’s true. How does that look in practice? The key is that we can all choose something and do that thing absolutely our own way as long as it makes business sense. Any one of us can suggest something that fits in with the company’s overall focus and strategy, and if it has the potential to bring profits or teach us new skills as a company, then we get a chance. A chance to create your own space? Exactly. Anyone can go from regular employee to management or do something creative. I like seeing stories like that around me, and it gives us an incredible dynamic as a company. Is that your story as well? I came to Cleverlance from a small company where everybody did everything, and I needed a change. Then the financial crisis hit and companies started cutting costs practically overnight. IT firms found themselves under huge financial pressure. At that point I came to Cleverlance with an idea for how to successfully operate even under the new market conditions. I got the chance to put it into practice on a small
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“EFFICIENCY & BRINGING PROFITS TO CLIENTS IS JUST THE BEGINNING FOR I.T.” Favorite sport Mountain biking. That’s a hobby I’m still recovering from.
