The Interview Diaries: 10 Questions with Ricardo

The Interview Diaries is back to help you get to know our team a little better! Today, it’s Ricardo’s turn: developer, designer, and explorer by nature.

João Amador
Sep 29 2026 • 2 min reading ★
The Interview Diaries: 10 Questions with Ricardo
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  1. If you could swap roles with someone at Softway for a day, who would it be and why?
    Miguel, because I enjoy server maintenance and management.
  2. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done, or would like to do in the future?
    Skydiving. I love the feeling of danger!
  3. What’s the funniest Wi-Fi network name you’ve ever come across?
    “Sporting”, my neighbour’s network.
  4. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and how would you use it?
    Teleportation, so I wouldn’t have to walk anywhere. That way, I could also get to the office early!
  5. What’s your favourite office snack? And do you have a secret place where you keep it?
    Sugus! And no, I don’t keep them anywhere, otherwise I’d eat them all.
  6. If you could organise a company event, what theme would you choose and what activities would you plan?
    I’d choose something competitive. A go-kart race followed by dinner. I think it would be a fun way to promote team spirit and interaction among everyone.
  7. If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your younger self?
    Don’t have doubts about the degree you want to pursue: in the end, it will all be worth it.
  8. What’s the latest TV series or movie you’ve been hooked on?
    The Avatar: The Last Airbender movie (not to be confused with James Cameron’s Avatar movies!). It’s a continuation of the series that has been with me since I was a child.
  9. If you were offered an all-expenses-paid week-long holiday tomorrow, where would you go?
    If I could choose, it would be Japan. I love the anime culture you can experience there, as well as the gaming and geeky atmosphere. It’s all part of the content I consume on a daily basis.
    J: And what about food?
    I’m not a huge fan of Japanese food, except for sushi, which I do eat from time to time.
  10. What profession would you choose if you didn’t work at Softway?
    A police officer. I like defending others and being fair.
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