Within the newest of our behind-the-scenes sequence, we meet Geir Gunnarsson, Software program Engineer extraordinaire … and intrepid snowboarder.
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Curious to get to know one other Vivaldi staff member? In the present day, we introduce you to Geir Gunnarsson. As a Software program Engineer, he has been working for Vivaldi since day one. Primarily based in Reykjavík, Iceland, he’s a real out of doors fanatic. However there’s rather more to find out about him.
? What do you’re keen on about working at Vivaldi?
I really like the folks – the Vivaldi staff, customers and volunteers. Our inner staff consists of pure geniuses from totally different elements of the world, bringing in several views and experiences. Then, we now have all of the folks on the market utilizing Vivaldi and giving us suggestions – a bunch of avid customers who report bugs and provides suggestions day and night time. We even have a fantastic volunteer group that helps us to translate our browser into all potential languages throughout this beautiful planet of ours. I additionally love the liberty to select what I believe is most urgent to implement at every time.
? What are your favourite productiveness options within the browser?
The Notes panel is my most used characteristic. It helps me quite a bit to be extra productive in my day by day work. I jot down memos, create lists of issues to recollect and have it open within the facet Panel throughout conferences.
I additionally use the Tab Tiling characteristic quite a bit. Particularly for on-line procuring. It’s simply so helpful to have the ability to examine merchandise from totally different distributors facet by facet.
After which there’s the built-in Vivaldi Mail consumer that I exploit as my important mail consumer for numerous mail accounts, whether or not that’s my private Gmail account or my skilled Vivaldi account.
? What’s the greatest factor you’ve discovered thus far?
Your alternative of browser truly issues. Earlier than I joined Vivaldi, I used to be utilizing Chrome and had no concept that the browser itself would possibly have an effect on the privateness and safety of my shopping actions. Additionally, I’ve discovered that I can enhance my productiveness with options that I by no means imagined being a part of my browser.
? What else ought to we learn about you?
I really like programming and constructing a product that customers care about. However much more I really like being out and about on my mountain bike or on my snowboard. I’ve achieved back-country snowboarding throughout Iceland, in addition to in distant areas of Greenland. This winter, I’m planning to go to the Caucasus mountains of Georgia. Oh and one other crucial a part of my life just lately: I’m now a grandfather. That’s nice enjoyable. I like to recommend it.
I’d wish to second Geir’s reward of our volunteer translators. Your contributions are very important to make Vivaldi extra accessible to extra folks all over the world. Tusen takk!
What language do you utilize on Vivaldi? What languages would you wish to see us add? Tell us within the feedback. Or share your favourite place to discover and expertise the good outdoor. It’s your name! ?
