Weekly report week 4 (2025)

20.01 - 24.01

Welcome back to my first blog post in 2025. A new year, new goals; at least that’s what most people say. Personally, I don’t set new goals at the beginning of the year. My goals have remained the same even as the calendar changed from 2024 to 2025. I’ve never placed much significance on this one number shifting. In my opinion, setting a goal just because of the new year can be counterproductive. If you weren’t already motivated to pursue a goal before, chances are you won’t have the inner drive to achieve it just because the year changed. That being said, this year does bring some new developments mostly external, rather than “only” personal. Here are a few things I’d like to mention:

• New topics:
  • School website
  • ISO Audit
  • Transition to the Cloud team
  • New transfer work
• Old goals:
  • Keep improving

School website

At school, we have a subject called “Webe”, which stands for Web Engineering. In this course, we’re required to create a website to host a small computer game that can be accessed online. Since web development has never been my strongest skill, I want to challenge myself and build a high-quality website with my team. Now that I’ve improved my Python skills, I can create a more efficient backend compared to Java, which I never really liked. Additionally, this project will help me gain a better understanding of how websites work, their security mechanisms, and even how I could host my own website in the future if needed.

ISO-Audit

The ISO audit is scheduled for early March, and it’s particularly important to me because it’s a responsibility I hold at Amanox. It allows me to contribute to the company’s success in a specific area of our business. Beyond that, I have a strong interest in security, and this audit provides an incredibly valuable learning opportunity - especially considering my current position - in which you normally don’t get such a valuable opportunity. It’s a privilege to be involved in something that will deepen my knowledge in such a crucial field.

Team change

The transition from one team to another should ideally take place by the end of February or the beginning of March. Given my strong interest in public cloud topics and the numerous exercises and tasks I have been handling, which were/are predominantly cloud-focused, it makes a lot of sense for me to switch to the Cloud team. However, before making this transition, there are a few tasks that I need to complete first. This change is particularly important to me because I have the opportunity to make it happen, which makes it even more significant.

TA

As with every semester, I need to choose a new transfer work topic. I am still searching for one that, compared to my previous two, will be better integrated into my daily work routine. If my project aligns with my regular tasks or involves something I am already working on due to my company’s needs, I will be able to dive much deeper into the subject. This will also make it easier to stay engaged throughout the semester, as I won’t have to deal with frequent context switching.

Get good

This has been my goal since the beginning of my IT journey: I want to improve. I want to get better every day, better than the day before, better than last month, better than last year. I aim to grow step by step, continuously pushing myself to become the best version of myself. I fully commit to giving my best, striving to reach a level where people would call me a “nerd” in the best sense of the word. In the future, I want to be someone that others can turn to when something doesn’t work in IT, just like how I currently rely on experienced colleagues at Amanox when I need guidance. I want to be able to help others with their problems, become an expert at a high level, and contribute to the long-term development of IT in a way that benefits everyday people.

I strongly oppose the practices of Big Tech. In my view, it is unacceptable to exploit people’s data and lack of understanding purely for profit. I want to make a difference. I also want to take advantage of every opportunity I get and express gratitude for all the support I receive from my parents, colleagues, company, and friends. Whenever someone asks why I work more than I have to, the answer is simple: I want to improve. Every extra hour I put in pushes me further ahead than someone who stops at the bare minimum. With every small additional effort, I move one step closer to my goal, surpassing the “average” and shaping my future in IT.