When I joined Galeyo (formerly Walter Code) in 2016, I didn’t walk into a company – I walked into something that felt like home. There was this calm, respectful energy from day one. No hierarchy in the air, no stiff formalities. Just people treating each other like equals. I noticed it right away – from my teammates, and even the CEO. That kind of atmosphere doesn’t just happen. It’s built.
Looking back, it’s strange how much the world – and tech – have changed. When I started programming in 2008, we were building things in a completely different way. Then came the shift to remote work, and the rise of AI – two moments that, for me, marked real turning points. Suddenly, everything needed to be faster, smarter, more connected. And so did we.
But for all the code I’ve written, I think the real project I’m most proud of is myself. Growing within the company. Learning to lead, to listen, to work with people in a way that builds trust and mutual respect.
My time as a team lead taught me more than I expected. I had to step back and really observe people – how they think, how they work. It forced me to become more objective, more thoughtful. You start to see beyond the task at hand and into the person behind it. That shift stayed with me, even outside of work.
One thing I’ve learned here – and that I try to pass on – is to treat every task like it’s your own. Not just something for the client, but something that reflects you. Especially working with Nordic clients, where everything is documented and structured - no loose ends. It’s a different rhythm, but one that teaches you discipline.
People outside of IT often think we just sit at our computers, click around, and everything magically works. But the truth is, what we do requires patience, continuous learning, and solving complex problems. It’s a lot of responsibility – and a lot of trust.
Over the years, the thing that’s kept me here hasn’t been the tech – it’s been the people and the culture. The feeling that who you are matters as much as what you do. The space to grow not just as a developer, but as a person.
Then, I was finding my place.
Now, I’m helping others grow in the same environment that shaped me.