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Welcome, Mirko

The fluid grows by one firefighter. Sounds surprising? But it’s pretty practical #reinforcementfirstresponder team #fire safety officer 🙂 And Mirko is not only a firefighter, but also an experienced product owner and therefore a great asset to our project teams. He also likes to cook – and cooks very well – as we have already discovered during one or two lunch breaks or spontaneous afterworks. Everyone in the fluidfamily is happy to see the smart red car when they walk into the courtyard in the morning: Mirko is already there, the day can begin.

fluid interview

Find out why Mirko loves structure and order and how you can put a smile on his face in the following fluid interview. Have fun.

1. WHEN DID YOU JOIN FLUIDMOBILE AND WHAT EXACTLY DO YOU DO HERE?

I have held the position of Product Owner since March 1, 2022. I brought my experience as a product manager from my previous company to fluidmobile and continue with similar activities. This includes release management, sprint planning, requirement engineering, backlog refinement and team leadership.

2. HOW DO YOU GET YOUR WORKING DAY OFF TO THE PERFECT START?

First, I deactivate the alarm system to avoid the noise I heard during my first week because of an open door. 🙂 Then I “refuel” for the day while I prepare for the dynamic, topical issues of the day. If all my colleagues are fit and healthy and the tasks are carried out in a sprint, I have a great start to the working day.

3. IF YOU WERE AN APP, WHAT WOULD YOUR BUG BE?

No feedback from the app (= fire department operation).

4. MASTER OF ORDER OR TAMER OF CHAOS?

These are two conditions that go hand in hand. As a Product Owner, I’m very precise – that’s why I’m a master of order, because I can tame chaos.

5. IF YOU WERE A CARICATURE, WHICH FEATURE WOULD STAND OUT THE MOST?

My slider cap.

6. HOW DO YOU ALWAYS MAKE YOURSELF SMILE?

Let’s dance the Lindy Hop! It’s fun and the laughter is infectious.

7. ARE YOU MORE OF A “HOME OFFICE” TEAM OR AN “OFFICE” TEAM (REGARDLESS OF CURRENT AND FUTURE PANDEMICS)?

Hands on approach – office! There I have direct contact with most of my team colleagues and you have enormous added value over the “corridor radio” and “kitchen communication”.

8. WHAT DO YOU PARTICULARLY APPRECIATE ABOUT FLUID’S OFFICE SPACE?

Office chairs and hardware to choose from. Some companies make savings in this area, but this has a negative impact on employee motivation in the long term. I have received all the devices I wanted from fluidmobile so far. At first I thought I was exaggerating with the two 32-inch curved monitors, but not anymore. It works well and keeps you motivated.

9. WHAT ARE YOU KNOWN FOR IN YOUR CIRCLE OF FRIENDS?

Dancing, laughter, energy, fire department, Latin, good humor, hidden jokes, humor, cooking, “knocking on the door before entering other offices”.

10. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

Fire department and Lindy Hop. As a volunteer firefighter, I help people in need. It feels great to have done something good. The second enthusiasm is dancing. Lindy Hop belongs to Swing. All dance partners always have a smile on their face. That’s pure good humor!

Welcome to the fluid family, Mirko!