We are extremely excited to announce that with our second new cohort this summer, we’ve reached our one hundredth Meister Lobster! Coming from far and wide, these lobsters share the collective ambition of making the Meister Suite increasingly tailored to your every need. Let’s get to know these eight very international, inspired, and talented new faces.
Interested? Take a look at our current open positions and kickstart your career with Meister!
Lasha Abulashvili – Back-End Developer
Quick facts
| Nationality | Georgian |
| Previous Job | Full Stack Developer at Fusioneer |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | To work with other Meister Jedi to improve our products. |
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I always wanted to be an engineer, but I became a digital variant instead.
What class did you take in school that helps you with your current job?
My high school physics teacher’s Beginner’s Programming course played a crucial role in my decision to pursue a career in computer science. My teacher, Ilia Mestvrishvili, was also a source of inspiration.
Have you been pleasantly surprised by anything since starting at Meister?
Yes, more than once. From my very first day at Meister, I’ve seen that the importance of respectful and clear internal communication is not only preached, but successfully practiced. Meister has truly mastered a collaborative workplace environment.
George Boboc – Quality Assurance Engineer
Quick facts
| Nationality | Romanian |
| Previous Job | Test Specialist at IBM |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | Breaking stuff, then poking around to try and fix it. |
If I visited your hometown, what local spots would you suggest I see?
Râmnicu Sărat is a small and serene city located in Buzău County. I would highly recommend eating at the local restaurants in the downtown area, taking a relaxing stroll in the central park and walking up the nearby hill to experience the city from above.
What is a unique skill you bring to your work at Meister?
My ‘Cosmic Empathy’ in interpersonal terms combined with ‘the art of following’ as a method of learning and progressing.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received since starting at Meister?
To make sure you maintain a work-life balance.
Julia Borshkova – B2B Marketing Manager
Quick facts
| Nationality | Russian |
| Previous Job | Digital Marketing Manager at CELUM |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | Using powerful marketing to create opportunities for our sales team. |
Which everyday task at Meister, if turned into an Olympic sport, would you win gold for?
The most exciting thing about my role is that every single day brings new challenges and new tasks for me to tackle; the only constant is the need to communicate. I’d win a gold medal for ensuring that everyone is on the same page and has access to all the latest information.
Is there a particular skill that you would recommend to anyone doing your job to learn?
Multitasking. As a Digital Marketing Manager, I’ve always had to wear several hats. It is critical for me to be able to switch quickly and smoothly between tasks whilst staying focused on our overall goals. Luckily, the Meister Suite really helps me with organization and managing different projects simultaneously!
Is there something you do now that you wish you had started doing earlier in your life?
I realize now more than ever how important it is to stay connected with your professional peer network; the knowledge exchange within this group is invaluable.
Weronika Fleszar – Marketing Designer
Quick facts
| Nationality | Polish |
| Previous Job | Graphic Designer |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | Making the Meister Suite as beautiful as it is functional. |
What sort of duties do you have as a Marketing Designer?
My role revolves around ensuring the beauty, consistency, and clarity of Meister collaterals. Within this, I create graphics and illustrations both for digital campaigns and for printed merchandise. Additionally, I fix the details in design that most people don’t even notice.
What is the one thing you look forward to doing when you wake up in the morning?
Cycling to the office because it fills me with energy and warmth that lasts the whole day. It’s also a lot easier to sit at my desk knowing I cycled to work and will cycle home.
What song or music would make even the worst job bearable to do?
I find electronic music soothing when I have a lot going on.
Benjamin Caillet – UX / UI Designer
Quick facts
| Nationality | French |
| Previous Job | UX / UI Designer at Jujotte |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | I make good-looking things that people know how to use. |
Describe your working day at Meister.
I should start with the end of my day because I always write a thorough to-do list before finishing work. When I begin working around 9 a.m. the next morning, I have a clear idea of what I need to achieve. This varies day-to-day, but generally I work on requests for design changes, ask my colleagues for their perspectives and feedback, and share any new ideas that come to mind. At Meister, we are encouraged to spend 10% of our working week exploring different avenues of personal progress. After lunch, I tend to spend some time reading articles on new technology or new trends that could be of interest to Meister.
How do you find inspiration as a designer?
I read a lot of articles! I see reading relevant material as planting seeds in my mind; over time, the seeds will grow and inspire me with new ideas. Ultimately, I’m curious about anything and everything (really, from TikTok to rocket engines and string theory). This curiosity helps when it comes to finding a fresh approach to a problem we’ve encountered at Meister.
If you could pick up a skill in an instant, what would it be?
Being organized! But I’m sure that working with the Meister Suite every day will quickly transform me into a highly organized individual (and I can’t wait).
Mohamed Hussein – Back-End Developer
Quick facts
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Previous Job | Software Engineer at Trufla |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | I am a Back-End Developer ready to squash your bugs. |
Your onboarding at Meister was completed remotely. What was that like?
It was a fantastic onboarding experience that the People & Culture team adapted impressively to a complicated new situation. I only wish I’d been in the office to meet everyone in person!
What is the one piece of advice you’ve been given, or would like to provide other remote workers, that makes life easier?
Exercise! Working non-stop is tempting, but sitting all day makes you sluggish, which is bad both for your health and productivity. If possible, also change your working environment.
What is your favorite tech toy – for work or play – that you can’t live without?
A powerful gaming PC.
Patrícia Bankó – Finance Intern
Quick facts
| Nationality | Hungarian |
| Previous Job | IFRS Advisory Analyst at Deloitte |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | Helping the finance team with accounting procedures and investment projects. |
What are you looking forward to most about starting at Meister?
The Meister team is a family, and I can’t wait to become part of this strong and successful unit! I’m looking forward to sharing the enthusiasm the team has for Meister.
What new skills do you think you need now to progress further?
I would love to improve my German skills and develop my communication skills.
If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be?
Definitely at the beach; I love hot weather and want to enjoy the summer as long as possible!
Katalin Evellei – 3rd level Support Expert
Quick facts
| Nationality | Hungarian and German |
| Previous Job | Carrier Provider Manager at IBM CIC, Hungary |
| Describe your role at Meister in exactly 10 words. | I’ll oversee the bug handling process and make life easier. |
What do you do as a 3rd level support expert?
I’m actually the first 3rd level support expert at Meister, so my role isn’t completely and explicitly defined yet. For now, I’ll operate the bug-handling process and oversee a designated MT project in which anyone can report the bugs they find. I’ll gather missing information from tasks and set their priority, severity, and category. See you at the bug triage meetings!
Is there a food or activity you tried reluctantly, but it turned out you like it?
One New Year’s Eve, I started to watch a darts tournament out of boredom. Surprisingly, I became obsessed! I learned about the rules and the players, and started watching all of the tournaments. Eventually, I bought my own dartboard and now play often!
What three things would you like to accomplish this year?
I have very little “me” time because I have a two-year-old son called Max. This year, I have some very basic goals:
- To finally finish a book series I began in 2018 (Diana Gabaldon-Outlander).
- To go for a swim every so often, as I love being in the water.
- To go to the cinema and have coffee or lunch with my friends.
Sounds like you? Check out our current open positions and kickstart your career with Meister!