Main Characters

The Founder
Our idealist-in-chief. Once a bright-eyed developer, he’s now the captain of this IT ship, determined to steer clear of the corporate hamster wheel he escaped from. Inspired by agile prophets he dreams of a world where software is built with passion, teamwork, and, naturally, very little sleep. Despite his noble goals, he’s constantly dragged back into the murky waters of dystopian IT nerds, project trolls, and clients who think "agile" means "do everything faster."
Managing Director (MD)
The MD is the ultimate multi-tasker, juggling client demands, unpaid invoices, and the occasional audit like a circus performer on a unicycle. With a healthy dose of self-delusion and an iron will, the MD faces the daily battles of keeping the company afloat. Their ability to explain European privacy laws while somehow getting away with breaking a few is nothing short of magical.
Branch Office Leader (OL)
Part manager, part therapist, and full-time comedian, the OL is the glue holding each office together. Their real job? Keeping the clients happy while stopping the developers from spontaneously combusting when the project’s on fire. The OL is also in charge of making sure pizza is delivered on crunch days—a role they take very seriously.
Product Owner (PO)
POs are basically the math magicians of the IT world. Their job is to make sure that 1+1 always equals 2—or, at least, explain to the client why 2.5 is actually a better outcome. They’re the first line of defense when things go wrong (and they always do), ensuring that no one has to call the lawyers. They’ve also mastered the art of convincing clients that "the three is the new two."
Developer (DevOps)
Once upon a time, they were just called "programmers." Now, they’ve evolved into DevOps—half coder, half infrastructure wizard, and 100% temperamental. Take away their favorite tools or make them work on a boring project, and you’ve got a mutiny on your hands. Lead developers are even worse; they not only question the code but also the meaning of life... and why they have to work with mortals who don’t understand clean architecture.
Information Security Officer (ISO)
Think of the ISO as a magical creature sent from the Ministry of Paranoia. Their mission? To ensure that no piece of data, no matter how trivial, falls into the wrong hands (including the employees’). Under their watchful eye, laptops self-destruct if you even think about connecting to public Wi-Fi. While most people think they’re crazy, they’re probably the reason the company hasn’t been hacked (yet).
Quality Management Officer (QMO)
The QMO’s motto: "If it ain’t documented, it didn’t happen." In a world where no one reads manuals, the QMO lovingly crafts documents that no one understands but auditors seem to love. Their special talent? Making last-minute compliance reports appear out of thin air, just in time for the big audit, all while reminding everyone else that Schrödinger’s cat was probably just misunderstood.
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
The DPO lives in the shadows, quietly ensuring that no sensitive data slips through the cracks. While they lack any formal authority, their power is absolute—the mere mention of a potential data leak can send the entire company into a tailspin. Best described as someone with the temperament of a cautious squirrel, they’re always one step away from hitting the "report breach" button... and taking the company down with them.
Employer Branding (EB)
EB has the toughest job of all: making a bunch of IT nerds look cool. In a world where authenticity matters, EB tries to cover up the occasional PR disaster while making sure the firm’s public image stays squeaky clean. Their biggest challenge? Convincing the outside world that working with developers who argue about code fonts is a dream job.
Equality Operator (EO)
Who needs a workers’ council when you’ve got an EO? They’re the social justice warriors of the company, ensuring everyone gets paid fairly and no one forgets the all-important gender-star in emails. If a client gets too handsy with requests, they’re the first to slap them on the wrist (figuratively, of course). They’re also the reason no one has to worry about office politics—because they’ve already handled it.
Business Administration (BA alias CFO)
The real puppet master behind the scenes, the BA controls the money. They know who’s getting paid, who isn’t, and who might want to start packing if they’ve been on the wrong side of payroll too often. With a "zero tolerance" policy for late payments and deadbeat clients, they’ve turned the company into a well-oiled machine where no one dares to miss an invoice. In short, mess with the BA, and you’re probably going to starve.