Meet Jesse
Jesse studied Business and Information Systems Engineering and started his career at Plainsight. He builds Power BI solutions and enjoys the part where a well-designed report actually saves someone an hour of manual work. His first paycheck went to a LEGO Millennium Falcon, which tells you everything about his patience for complex assembly.
We asked Jesse some thoughtful questions
Jesse, how did you discover your passion for data?
From a young age, I was curious about how things work and naturally drawn to analytical thinking. In secondary school, I initially chose Latin, but quickly realized languages weren’t for me. Instead, I moved towards economics, and that’s where everything started to click. I became fascinated by models and graphs, and by how small changes can lead to broader effects. When starting university, I knew economics was the right direction, but I didn’t want to focus on pure economics alone. That’s why I chose Business and Information Systems Engineering. The real turning point came during my first programming course. The logic began to fall into place, and I could clearly see how business logic, data structures, and code fit together. From that moment on, programming and data evolved from an interest into a real passion, where economics and technology came together into something tangible.
Why did you specifically choose Plainsight?
For a long time, I thought consultancy wouldn’t be my thing. That changed when I started talking to people at job fairs and noticed I was most interested in those working on different projects, exploring various domains, and continuously learning. What was always clear to me was that I wanted my first job to be in a smaller company. When I came across Plainsight, everything felt right almost immediately. The freedom to explore projects, take responsibility, and grow in a fast-moving environment stood out right away. What some might see as the uncertainty of a young, fast-growing company felt like an opportunity to me, one I haven’t regretted for a second.
What was your first month at Plainsight like?
My first month at Plainsight was intense, but in a very positive way. I started with the Plainsight Academy, which offered a hands-on introduction to the tools and technologies used across the company. It was a great bridge between what I learned at university and how things work in real projects. I also got to know the entire team very quickly. By the time the Academy ended with the workation, I already felt comfortable and part of the group. What stood out most was how quickly I was trusted with my own projects, which gave me confidence and made the transition into my first role feel very natural.
What did you do with your first paycheck?
I have quite a few hobbies, from youth movements and playing an instrument to practicing karate. But my first paycheck went to something very specific: a LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon (set 75192). Building LEGO is how I like to unwind after a busy workday. I have a large cabinet full of LEGO sets, mostly Star Wars, Technic, and some LEGO Icons. It’s my way of disconnecting and recharging, one brick at a time.
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