Background
I got hired in Multilogin in 2023 started as an engineering team lead for the UI team. Prior to this, I had only had corporate jobs for medium and big companies. And I was working in the consultant for most of them. I decided, that I need to work remote and regain my freedom, so to speak, so this was a perfect opportunity. So, this is my first role working as an engineering team lead for a company that creates its own product.
What inspired you to pursue a leadership role in Multilogin?
I will answer this with questions. Have you ever worked in a company where what you say goes? Have you ever worked in a company where your opinion is valued? Have you ever worked in a company where you can make changes? Have you ever worked in a company where you don't have to go through a bunch of bureaucracy to get your voice heard? This is my experience with Multilogin and they made me feel that I can say things and change things and do things the way I think they should be done. And to me, that was a whole other state of mind than what I had before. So I just wanted to do more and more for this company, as this company did more and more for me.
Were there any specific challenges or obstacles you faced early on in your career here?
Huh, yes. My way of thinking. Unlike when we work in big companies, when working in a smaller company you need to understand that you are the one that has the power to change things, that every voice gets heard, and that if you want something changed, you can do something about it.
So, for me, the obstacle was to change my way of thinking a bit, to adapt on this process and way of working. It took some time, but I got there :)
How did the company's culture help overcome the daily life challenges you face?
Well, I am a mother and I have two children that are two and three years old now. They require so much love and attention, and I do want to work, so I needed to find a company that would fit me with this requirement. So, Multilogin doesn't have particular hours you should be at work, so I could plan my day according to my and my kids needs. This doesn't mean that I am not giving 110% to my work, it just means that I can plan my day to finish all my tasks and meetings in a way that fits my family life. That's goals!
What kept you going in the tough times?
I do not give up easy, so I've never thought about giving up. But, on some instances I've felt that I do not know how to proceed, and I need guidance and just to stop and reflect.
So, I had one of those which happened early this summer. We've gives estimates for a certain feature requests, we've been doing everything in our power to finish in time, but, as it sometimes happens, we've found out that we will not make it in time, we had to broaden the scope, and from where I was standing it was impossible to finish our tasks. So, I had my weekly chat with my manager, and I have decided that I will tell him everything that's going on. I did that, and his answer was "What can I do to help you? What do you need from me? How can I help facilitate? What can we do now? "
To me, this approach was a new one. My manager and the company made every effort they could to help, and so, we've reached our goals afterwards. It is amazing to be a part of such culture and such company.
Can you share, how you balance your personal professional life? Especially in a leadership role?
The most awesome thing about Multilogin is that we are not bounded by hours. We are bounded only by our goals that we need to achieve. And my company doesn't care if I achieve my goals in the morning or if I do that in the evening, so that helps me balance my personal and professional life.