Moin …
… There’s actually nothing to see here. However, we live in times in which platforms have taken over the internet, but pay very little attention to the needs of their users. So you really only have three options. Live with it, keep your hands off the internet, or create something of your own – I’ve obviously chosen the latter.
Or it’s just that this site only exists because it seems wrong to simply point this domain to my Xing profile.
And what else?
Since 2009, I’ve been writing words on a blog that want to get out of my head.
Together with a friend, I do (amateurish) hosting, because suitable hosting providers at fair prices are few and far between.
From time to time, I also try my hand at programming, which has become a bit easier thanks to ChatGPT. Without AI, but with the help of a colleague, I’ve built a little Slackbot that automatically sets my status when I enter a Zoom meeting, shows what I’m currently listening to on Spotify and makes it easier to set my holiday status in Slack properly. It’s already a bit cool, even it’s nearly completely written in Bash.
I also tried to recreate Giphy for Slack, but with short videos – because sound is still missing in GIFs in 2023. 48 short, funny clips have already been included, as well as the realization that Slack doesn’t allow anyone other than Giphy to use a similar bot in threads. But since the last redesign, Slack has been a topic in its own …
So far, unbeaten and thankfully also existing in analogue form is the best dog in the world: Mia.
Profession
I originally trained as a marketing communications specialist, but in 2010 I moved into the role of Product Manager. It’s a role that I thoroughly enjoy and that fulfils me. Identifying and solving problems is in my blood, my rational way of thinking, a certain pragmatism and a healthy pinch of objectivity are somewhat helpful.
It also brings me so closer to what I would want to do in my second life: programming.
I broke out of the marketing circus years ago, then in 2019 I was drawn back and became Product Manager at esome advertising technologies in Hamburg, later also a Team Lead of a fantastic development team. Equipped with kind of a strong imposter syndrome, I wouldn’t describe myself as a complete leader, but I enjoy every day as I learn more and grow into the role.
The best days are the ones when my colleagues and our services get a little better. And a little bit me, too.
If you were to ask me in a job interview what I have to offer, the answer would probably be: with years of professional experience as a Product Manager, I try to improve things every day. I advise and connect different dots and characters, both internally and externally, and develop solutions to (unsolvable) problems together with my team.
This also involves questioning the status quo as often as necessary and thinking outside the box. For me, teamwork is stronger than the performance of the individual, actions are more important than words and, of course, I welcome every contact who thinks the same way.
But to be honest, I actually find job interviews really awful. And yes, parts of this page are translated with DeepL, because why shouldn’t we use the technology that’s available to us?