Mendeley Reference Manager is a reference management application made to simplify your referencing workflow. And behind what you see, use and love is the Mendeley Team.
Today I’m joined by another member of the Mendeley Team.
Hi, please tell us a little bit about yourself:
Hello! I’m Carlos, and I work as an engineer at Mendeley. I joined Mendeley roughly five years ago – from the beginning, I was drawn to the company’s mission of empowering researchers through innovative tools. I would say I’m a little bit of a geek, depends how you define it *laughs*. I love travelling, music and good food.
Great choices, those are some of my favourite things too!
In your contribution to Mendeley’s mission, what you say is the most exciting part of your job?
The most exciting part of my job is figuring out new ways to improve our product and leaving it a bit better than I found it. Whether it’s optimising existing features or developing new functionalities, I thrive in the challenge of enhancing the user experience. It’s incredibly rewarding to see our efforts translate into a tool that researchers rely on daily.
That’s amazing to hear, and I’m sure our users appreciate your passion in making Mendeley Reference Manager better everyday.
In that same vein I have a couple of Mendeley Reference Manager related questions here for you to answer, so let’s get started.
What is your favourite feature in Mendeley Reference Manager?
One of my favourite features is Watched Folders. This feature allows users to automatically monitor specific directories for new references, streamlining the process of managing and organising research materials. Additionally, we’re working on some exciting new features that I can’t reveal just yet, but they promise to take the Reference Manager to the next level.
Marijn said the same thing! Watched Folders is very popular, and as an avid user of it myself, I see why it would be.
I’m going to give a selection of features, please choose the one you feel most aligns with you based on the information given– Duplication Management, Watched Folders, Groups, Reader.
Watched Folders definitely aligns the most with me. This feature embodies the essence of automation and efficiency, which are key principles in my approach to software engineering. By enabling users to seamlessly integrate their reference management into their existing workflows, Watched Folders enhance productivity and reduce manual effort.
Agreed! Similarly Duplication Management also allows users to save time by detecting duplicate references in their library.
What is something you want the users to know about Mendeley Reference Manager?
We listen. Your opinions as users are incredibly valuable to us, and we strive to meet and exceed your expectations. Every piece of feedback is carefully considered as we develop new features and improve existing ones. Our commitment is to provide a tool that truly supports your research needs and evolves alongside them.
Thank you for sharing that, I’m sure it means a lot to our users to know that we always have them in mind!
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, “The Future of Mendeley”?
When I think about the future of Mendeley, I envision a platform that’s continually evolving to better serve the research community. Keep an eye on us—things are about to get even more exciting! We’re dedicated to integrating advanced technologies and innovative solutions that will further enhance the Reference Manager, making it an indispensable tool for researchers worldwide.
I’m incredibly excited for what’s to come! Thank you for joining me for this interview today.
No, thank you!
To know more about the future of Mendeley, and stay up to date with what we are currently doing, download Mendeley Reference Manager here.
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