Study Programme Master in Mathematics – Mathematical Modelling and Computational Sciences

Testimonials

Name: Ralf Greis

Graduation year: 

Now: Product owner, Post

What is your job about?
I am polyvalent in my job and have different tasks and responsibilities depending on the project. Mainly, I am the link between IT of POST and their customers, mainly POST Courrier. When a new demand for a project enters IT, I perform an analysis to find out how IT could solve the need of the customer. This requires knowledge of both sides, i.e., of the customer and our IT. The goal is to propose the best solution for both sides. For some projects, I do not only the analysis but afterwards take on the role of Project Leader and am the main person responsible to ensure the development of the product during the whole process and development.

How did your studies prepare you?
At first glance, my job has nothing to do with mathematics anymore. But nevertheless, my mathematical studies prepared me perfectly for this job because it taught me two important things: logical thinking and problem solving. With these two assets, one is able to dive into many different jobs, one only has to be ready to learn the other new aspects of the job, which as a mathematician goes very fast if one is interested!