Welcome to the team, Samuel Woniowei

Samuel Woniowei joins Altostrat as a Frontend Design Engineer. With over 6 years of experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge in developing and maintaining high-performance web applications to the team. His role involves developing web applications with Nuxt.js, focusing on clean user interfaces and scalable architecture.

Samuel is passionate about building user-friendly applications that solve real problems and are used by people.

More about Samuel

How did you first get into your field?

I was introduced to computers early in secondary school. While I initially used them for gaming and exploring Microsoft Office, I found myself fascinated by breaking and fixing software-related issues. That curiosity sparked a deeper interest, and I soon became passionate about creating my own software and understanding how things work under the hood.

What motivated you to join Altostrat?

Honestly, I was drawn to Altostrat because of the flexibility it offers, which allows me to fully immerse myself in meaningful work. I see it as a place where I can take ownership of projects, grow both personally and professionally, and contribute real value to the company. Hannes also made a strong impression on me; he represents the kind of leadership and environment I want to be part of.

Where do you find inspiration?

I find inspiration in a mix of places, including the work of others, interactions with people, and the everyday things I encounter in life. Working on complex coding problems also drive me to find innovative solutions and continuously improve my skills.

If you weren't in your current role/field, what alternative career path might you have pursued?

If I weren’t in my current role, I would have pursued a career in cybersecurity. I've always been fascinated by the security side of technology and the challenge of protecting systems and data. It would have allowed me to apply my problem-solving skills in a different, but equally impactful, way.

What's one of your favorite productivity tools or apps right now, and why?

ChatGPT is my go-to productivity tool for automating mundane tasks, quickly checking information, and helping me study and break down complex concepts during personal development.

Do you have a favorite keyboard shortcut? What is it?

If I had to pick, it would be Cmd + Shift + F because I use it to format my code with Prettier. I love keeping my code well-organized and properly formatted for better readability and consistency.

What's a favorite place you've visited or dream of visiting?

I dream of visiting the US.

What's one piece of advice you'd give to someone ambitious in your field?

One piece of advice I'd give is that you can’t skip the process of learning. There are no real shortcuts. If you invest time in mastering the basics, it will save you a lot of time and effort in the future as you build a strong foundation for more advanced skills.