Welcome Mikael Vessgård to Centiglobe!

We're delighted to introduce Mikael Vessgård, who recently joined Centiglobe's Tech team. Mikael brings an impressive 25 years of experience from fintech and online gaming, most recently from Klarna, with extensive expertise in high-performance, scalable system development.

We asked him a few questions so you can get to know him better:

1. Could you tell us a bit about yourself and your background? What knowledge and competences do you bring to Centiglobe?

"I’m a highly experienced Full Stack Developer with a strong background in fintech and online gaming. Over the last 25 years, I’ve worked as a software developer, architect and test automation engineer, ensuring that the systems I build are not only performant but also scalable and maintainable. I’ve spent a significant part of my career in the financial industry, working on low-latency trading systems, AI solutions and cloud-based payment networks. My passion is about developing high-quality software that is not only for the current requirements but also built to handle the challenges of tomorrow."

2. What attracted you to join Centiglobe, and why did you choose to work here?

"I joined Centiglobe because I like the challenge of replacing existing slow cross-border payment solutions with instant payments. A transformation that can truly make a global difference. Centiglobe’s mission aligns perfectly with my experience and ambitions. The chance to work with a highly talented and focused team tackling such a critical problem made this an opportunity I could not refuse."

3. What are you most excited to work on here at Centiglobe?

"I’m particularly excited about working on high-performance, scalable financial systems. Given my experience in developing critical transaction processing infrastructure, I look forward to applying my knowledge to enhance Centiglobe’s solutions."

4. Apart from your professional pursuits, what hobbies or activities do you enjoy outside of work?

"When I’m not working I like to stay active by different training activities and riding my motorcycle, both of which help me clear my mind and recharge. I spend lots of time with my family. We love being active and going for a hike or camping. Spending time outdoors together is something I really value. I also enjoy relaxing at our summer house, where I can recharge and get some quiet moments away."

5. If you were a fictional character, who would you be and why?

"I’d love to be Superman because of the ability to fly. It would be amazing to experience complete freedom of movement, getting anywhere instantly without worrying about traffic or logistics but after flying for a while I would still go back and use my regular bike for commuting."

6. If you could have a superpower for a day, what would it be, and how would you use it?

"I would choose the ability to travel in time. It would be fascinating to visit different moments in history, experience the technological revolutions and maybe even see what the future holds. Of course, I would also be tempted to go back and fix a few software bugs before they even became problems!"

7. If you could solve one challenge in fintech overnight, what would it be, and why?

"I would solve the inefficiency in cross-border payments. This would revolutionize financial accessibility for businesses and individuals worldwide but I look forward to a much longer journey doing this at Centiglobe."

Welcome to the team, Mikael. We’re thrilled to have you onboard!