Building a bridge between business and data
I work as an Advisory Data Consultant at Solita, where my role is about connecting business needs with technical data teams. In practice, I often work as a business analyst in the data area, bridging business needs and solutions by analysing processes, clarifying requirements, and translating stakeholders’ needs into structured, actionable requirements that guide development and implementation.
My background is more on the business side. Before joining Solita, I worked with ERP migrations, where a big part of the job was understanding how existing systems worked and how those processes should function in new ones. That experience taught me how to challenge unclear processes, analyse information gaps, and structure requirements.
In many ways, that mindset transferred naturally into the data world. Today I spend a lot of time asking questions, breaking down requirements and making sure everyone involved understands what we are building and why.
Working closely with people and teams
There isn’t really a typical day in my role, but most days revolve around people. I work with both business stakeholders and technical teams, making sure everyone shares the same understanding of the goals and progress.
Part of my job is translating technical concepts into something business users understand. But it also works the other way around. Sometimes I need to explain to developers why something matters for the business and what the real need behind a requirement is.
That interaction is something I really enjoy. Working with people motivates me. If I didn’t have these interactions, the days would feel longer.
Building solutions that actually create value
What motivates me the most is seeing that the solutions we build really help the people who use them. If the users don’t understand a solution, they won’t use it, no matter how technically advanced it might be.
A big part of my work is making sure we build something that creates value and is useful. That usually involves facilitating workshops and analysing business requirements, which is achieved through several iterations together with stakeholders.
I also stay closely connected with the development team through the usual Scrum ceremonies and discussions. And I’m not afraid to ask questions. If I don’t get an answer the first time, I’ll ask again or approach someone else until I understand what I need to know.
A Nordic project and a modern data platform
I’ve been part of a cross-Nordic project with colleagues in Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Poland. Because we work as a hybrid team, we also create space for informal conversations and small icebreakers to help people get to know each other.
The project focuses on building a new cloud-based data platform for the customer, replacing older systems that previously ran on premises. Moving to the cloud makes the platform easier to scale and maintain, and it also opens the door to more advanced tools and future AI initiatives.
It also helps future-proof the organisation. Some of the older technologies rely on expertise that is becoming harder to find, so modernising the platform helps ensure they have the right capabilities going forward.
Learning, curiosity and growing together
The data field was quite new for me when I joined Solita, so the past year has been a big learning journey. One thing I’ve appreciated is the trust I’ve been given to learn by doing while working on real projects.
I’ve also been able to take courses and have had the chance to mentor new colleagues joining Solita. Supporting others in their learning has been a great way to grow myself as well.
Curiosity is probably one of the most important qualities for succeeding here. You don’t need to know everything from the start, but you do need to be open to learning and exploring new ideas.
A collaborative and easy-going culture
The culture here is very down-to-earth, open-minded and a bit nerdy in the best way. Compared to some other consulting companies, the environment feels less competitive and more collaborative.
People share knowledge openly, whether it’s walking colleagues through a project approach or inviting someone between projects to join a task and learn something new. There’s a strong sense that we’re all working toward the same goal.
Our values (caring, passionate, courageous, easy-going) are also part of everyday life. People check in with each other, support curiosity and keep communication informal. The hierarchy feels flat, and everyone is encouraged to ask questions and explore new ideas.
Little humour makes a big difference
One small detail that surprised me when I started was how relaxed and personal the communication style is. People use humour, memes and GIFs in conversations, which makes interactions feel more human.
In our office, someone even built an AI tool that generates images of what lunch might look like in the canteen each day. It has become a bit of a morning discussion topic, and sometimes people joke about deciding whether to go into the office based on how good the AI thinks lunch will look.
Finding balance outside work
Outside of work, I really enjoy spending time outdoors. One of my favourite things is going for a run in the forest without music or distractions, just listening to the sounds around me.
Living in Aarhus makes it easy because we have both forests and the ocean nearby. It’s a nice way to disconnect from screens and computers after a workday. Spending time with friends and cooking are also great ways for me to create balance in my life.
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