The code, the colleagues, and Catullus

A specialist in Identity and Access Management

Carl is often brought into a project to solve a specific problem.

“Identity and Access Management (IAM) is something of a specialty at the Malmö office, and my role is often to help the client build a bridge between their code and the IAM platform. That means I handle authentication and authorization challenges while the rest of the team can focus on other areas.”

Although he has not yet worked on-site with a client, he is an integrated part of his teams through daily standups and an active presence in digital channels.

“You have to stay connected,” he says.

Experience that builds confidence

The variety of consulting work is something he truly appreciates—not least the rapid knowledge development it brings.

“You gain a lot of experience and knowledge very quickly. By immersing yourself in many different projects, you learn a great deal.”

In just three years, much has changed—especially his self-confidence. Three years ago, he might have hesitated, preferring someone else to make decisions about structure and design. Today, he trusts his own expertise.

He describes how he can now step into a project and get started immediately—often taking responsibility for a specific area or problem where his skills are particularly valuable. He knows what he does well and where he can make the greatest impact, while remaining equally aware of his limitations.

“Now I trust myself, and I know I can ask for help when I need it.”

When he gets stuck, he turns to the client team if the issue is project-specific. Otherwise, he is happy to lean on colleagues at the office—and sometimes on digital tools.

“Mr. ChatGPT has improved tremendously in recent years,” he says with a smile.

Colleagues matter most

What gives Carl the most energy is knowing his contribution makes a tangible difference for others on the team.

“The best part is when you realize you’ve been helpful to the other developers—that they feel, ‘Good thing Carl is here; that would have taken us months.’ Or when you’ve built a tool that makes their work easier.”

It is his colleagues who make him thrive.

“We have a really great atmosphere and great colleagues here. That’s without a doubt the best part of my job.”

Regardless of the project, there is a willingness to help one another—even across teams. He values the combination of stability in a larger company and the open, relaxed atmosphere at the Malmö office.

When asked how his team would describe him, he answers with a twinkle in his eye that he hopes for words like playful and fun—perhaps even someone they look up to. At the same time, he notes that as the only full-time .NET developer in the Malmö office, he is probably often described as “the guy who works with .NET.”

Commitment and drive

At the start of an assignment, Carl is always energized and curious. It helps establish strong relationships with both the client and the team.

“Everyone can tell you’re there to help.”

One of his strengths is the ability to shift into a higher gear when it truly matters, such as during an intense final phase of a project. At the same time, he knows that it needs to remain just that—a phase.

“It’s unsustainable if you keep going like that month after month,” he observes.

Looking ahead, Carl wants to continue broadening his technical toolkit. He aims to deepen his skills in DevOps—such as deployment in Azure and Kubernetes—and to further develop his expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Life beyond the screen

Outside of work, movement and learning are important elements of his life. Carl runs, reads, and has what might be an unexpected interest: he is learning Latin. There is also a creative side that few people know about—he has set poems by the Roman poet Catullus to music on the guitar.

He also follows Helsingborgs IF, currently competing in Sweden’s second-highest division.

“This year, I have a feeling it’s finally time for us to make it back to Allsvenskan, the Swedish top football division,” he says with hope in his voice.

Carl recently earned his driver’s license and is looking forward to getting a car so he can explore Skåne, Denmark, and perhaps Bornholm. Much like in his work, he seems to thrive best when there is new ground to discover.