I like building things
Artem Rudenko
Software engineer, founder of ottofeller.com
I like building things. Whether it is software development or manufacturing — I enjoy it. My friend and I once decided to build an all-electric go-kart. The goal was to pass corners at high speed and to accelerate like a rocket. It was such a glorious moment of my life when I finally rode 100 kilos of metal, tires and electrical batteries on a race track. A couple of years prior I could imagine this only as a crazy idea!
A lack of expertise in an area doesn't usually stop me. I like reading about technologies and science and getting to know about how things work. To me “Knowledge is power” — everyone knows this quote. For me it means the power of being a creator, not just a passive observer or a consumer. It means the power of being able to develop an idea into a solution to a problem.
Solved problems make people happy. Fixing even small issues can make life easier. Sometimes a quick solution to a minor problem saves hours or days of people's time. The time saved can be spent on family instead of on a repetitive and inconvenient problem.
Solving problems motivates people. When you are dedicated and deeply understand a subject a daily routine becomes a passion. Passion lifts you to new heights of productivity and creativity. It turns a solving problem process into an exciting journey with amazing adventures behind every corner. Finally, it brings you outstanding results which are barely achievable with monotone routine.
I like building things, and I'm happy to say that every person in our company shares my passion. With dedication and a deep understanding of business logic, we deliver complex and challenging projects. We turn a problem into a brilliant solution. We are having fun while developing an idea into a successful product.
What we do is not a routine — we enjoy building things!
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