Meet one of our colleagues
Mads Gosvig holds a bachelor’s degree in natural sciences and IT from the University of Copenhagen where he studied both mathematics and computer science. Mads was hired as a consultant in 2015, meaning that he has almost been with Novataris since the establishment of the company in 2014. Since then, he has worked his way up through several roles: Senior Consultant in 2018, Manager in 2020 and most recently Managing Expert in 2024.
When I started at Novataris, we were a small company with around 10 employees and a very dynamic culture. We were allowed to do things our own way, and to me, this was a great period in which everyone was deeply involved in the projects. The hierarchy was flat and everyone was on the same projects.
Today, we have 60 employees, and naturally, the culture has changed. We are a more established company with a defined structure for onboarding, learning, and project management, and it’s simply a natural aspect of developing from being a startup to being a well-established company, and I really appreciate the openness and initiatives that continue to characterise our everyday lives.
During my time at Novataris, I have worked on a number of exciting projects, but three of them stand out.
The first project was PensionDanmark which was an opportunity for me to develop both technically and personally. During that time, I also had the opportunity to learn from some very talented colleagues from other companies. This project provided me with time and room to consider the technical level and the quality of the work, which was part of my journey to become a senior consultant.
The second major project was the consultation portal for the municipality of Ballerup. This was my first project as a manager, and I had to learn to handle many new challenges. It was also my first project involving a public company with specific requirements that I had not faced before. During this project, I learned a lot about management and project management, at the same time exploring new technologies. Such opportunities have always been very exciting for me.
Finally, I worked on the Red Cross’s data platform, involving new technologies within the areas of Business Intelligence and Cloud. Being part of a technological journey, moving from On-Premise solutions to Cloud, was a great opportunity. I helped define best practices for working with these technologies, and this was a truly exciting and educational process.
My current role as Managing Expert means that I focus more on the internal Novataris team and our technical level rather than on direct customer contact. I consider it my job to as-sume responsibility for the quality of the technical aspects of our projects and to ensure that all projects fulfil the highest standards. At the same time, I spend a lot of my time providing competent feedback and sharing knowledge with our consultants. A large part of my respon-sibility is being an accessible resource for colleagues who can ask me technical questions.
As a manager at Novataris, I am also a mentor for newly hired consultants. I believe that the most important aspect of the mentor role is to create a good relationship between mentor and mentee. To me, the first three months of mentoring a person are the most crucial months. I consider it my job to be available to discuss both work-related and personal ques-tions. I want my mentees to think of me as more than just a colleague. I want to be their go-to friend, whether they’ve got a professional or a private concern.
If I were to give a piece of advice to new talents who are considering a career in the IT con-sulting industry, I would tell them: Be curious and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Very often, you learn the most by throwing yourself at a new task in an area in which you’re not an expert. I have learned a lot by taking on challenges, whether I felt ready or not. You can always find support, but it’s important that you dare to challenge yourself first.
The consulting industry requires you to have a broad understanding of and take an interest in many different aspects of technology and project management, so it’s important to be open and curious.
Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone – that’s how you develop.