Alice Raunsbæk

On a daily basis, she deals with a number of different tasks within the development, planning and operation of IT systems.

Alice works as a Project Engineer in our Test Systems department at our head office in Hinnerup. On a daily basis, she deals with a number of different tasks within the development, planning and operation of IT systems. This includes the development of HMI for our test benches, GUI, coordination tasks, documentation of processes and workflows, and administrative tasks related to management and resource management. Also, Alice, with her always happy mood, introduces new employees to our software department.

What is Alice's background?

In 2007, Alice graduated as an information technologist from Business Academy Aarhus, where she learned to use programming as a profession. But Alice's interest in systems development and programming goes back to her childhood when her parents' interest in IT meant she always had a computer and the latest game consoles available. Alice also chose to take an ICT class at Holbæk business college, where she was introduced to web programming, tabulation and formatting, etc. All of this has made Alice super-skilled at coding, ensured that she has a good overview of complex databases, and uses her acquired skills every day to develop projects and advise our customers.

Today, Alice lives near Randers with her husband, and although she also programs a lot in her spare time, she appreciates having time to sew, bake, play golf and play Dungeons and Dragons. Alice gives high priority to associational life and hobbies, which is why R&D's flexible structure suits her well. "When I was hired by R&D in 2017, I chose to work 32 hours instead of 37 hours. Thereby, I can work flexitime so I can occasionally take a day off. This was not a problem at all", Alice says.

At R&D, I have colleagues with whom I can talk to. We can spar with each other on the various projects. And people do want to help - even if it is across departments and competencies

Alice Raunsbæk

How is it to work at R&D?

When Alice started at R&D, there were two main reasons why she decided to make a career change. Firstly, she wanted to work more with user interfaces. And although Alice describes herself as a bit of an all-rounder, her primary tasks are to make HMI for our test benches and develop the GUI. "At R&D, I help figure out what makes the most sense for the end-user. Thereby, I develop and decide what the end products of our projects look like".

Secondly, Alice was previously employed by a company whose culture did not suit her well. "I have found out that the work culture and work environment is essential to me", mentions Alice. To this she adds," At R&D, I have colleagues with whom I can talk to. We can spar with each other on the various projects. And people do want to help - even if it is across departments and competencies". Alice also mentions that R&D's flat organisational structure makes it quick and easy to get in touch with managers and other decision-makers. This means that we can quickly move forward with projects and deliver the most optimal solutions to our customers.

How is the work environment?

"I learn a lot of new things as R&D's area of work was, and in part still is, a new domain for me. My knowledge of mechanics and electronics has become much better, as it comes off working so closely with the engineers," Alice says. R&D's large mix of competencies means that Alice develops her own personal and professional competencies. "We always have many new, innovative and exciting projects. And although new knowledge allows me to advise customers even better, it is important to find a balance between the different projects that one is working on. I am just a human being, so I can only do one thing at a time", says Alice. Therefore, she also emphasises that the work culture and the cooperation between all employees at R&D are the main reasons she is happy to go to work every day.