A Day in the Life of Jimmy Flies
A day at Bridg
My day starts early. I’m at my laptop by 7 a.m., but not before getting some fresh air. Every morning – and during lunch and after work – I go for a walk. It keeps me sharp. Fun fact: my wife works here too, in the exact same role, but for the Court. We met on the job, and now we start our workday together with a walk. Teamwork, even at home.
Once I’m at my desk, I check what’s come in. Which client or colleague questions need attention? Then I look over the planning and have a few short meetings to align. I work from the office two days a week, the rest from home.
As a functional project lead, I’m the main point of contact for the client. I’m the link between what they need and what our internal teams need to deliver. We work in two-week sprints, delivering new functionality each time. At the end of every sprint, I present the results to both the client and our team. Sprint, review, repeat – that rhythm keeps things moving and ensures fast feedback.
A functional analysis usually starts with a client workshop. What exactly do they want? Why do they want it? And: do they really need it? We map out the processes, make mock-ups of the screens, describe each step in detail, and align carefully. Only when everyone agrees, we start building. I then go over everything with our technical project leads, including the budget. That helps us avoid surprises down the line.
What’s challenging? Clients want solutions and preferably right away. Understandable: the world is moving faster than ever. So we don’t just build new features, we often need to adapt software that’s already in use. That calls for speed and precision. When we manage to deliver the right solution in a short time, that feels good.
My ideal day is one that ends with an empty to-do list, a calm inbox, and no urgent issues in sight.
What really makes the difference for me are the people. We work in a tight-knit team where everyone knows each other, helps out, and shows mutual respect. No drama, no egos – everyone is approachable, and you’re given responsibility and trust as an individual.
Bridg in one sentence? A warm, human company where everyone works together toward a single goal: preparing public services – and in my case, the justice system – for the future. No more piles of paper, but smart software that works. Every day, we make justice a little better. And yes, I’m proud of that.
At the end of the workday, the laptop closes and the brain hits pause. First, another walk to unwind, and if there’s still energy left: padel or tennis – ideally with lots of hits and few missed serves. It works better than any reset button!