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About me

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I am a passionate Full Stack developer with a strong focus on creating exceptional user experiences (UX) and intuitive user interfaces (UI), supported by robust and secure backends. My attention to detail and collaborative approach enable me to build high-quality applications and work effectively within teams.

My experience spans a range of projects, from personal applications to larger group collaborations, covering both frontend and backend development. Additionally, I have worked on mobile applications and am always eager to learn new technologies and enhance my skills.

I have been actively coding and deepening my expertise in various programming languages and technologies, with a recent focus on web development.

I'm pursuing a Master's in Computer Science at the University of Helsinki, following a Software Engineering degree from a Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK). I'm excited to continue advancing in the field! For more details on my skills and projects, please see below.

Technologies and Skills

Frontend

  • React
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • TailwindCSS
  • React Query
  • Redux (RTK)
  • SEO
  • Next.js
  • Framer Motion
  • Firebase Auth
  • UI/UX Design
  • Playwright
  • Cypress
  • Jest
  • Vitest
  • HTML
  • CSS

Backend

  • TypeScript
  • Node.js
  • Express
  • Fastify
  • Prisma
  • PostgreSQL
  • SQLServer
  • MySQL
  • SQLite
  • MongoDB
  • REST API
  • GraphQL
  • JWT
  • Firebase Auth
  • Hoppscotch
  • Postman

DevOps

  • Docker
  • Linux
  • CI/CD
  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • NGINX
  • Bash
  • PowerShell
  • Python
  • Security
  • AWS
  • Firebase
  • Google Cloud
  • Oracle Cloud
  • Server management
  • Domain & SSL management

Other

  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • Figma
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Building PCs
  • C++
  • C#
  • Rust
  • Java
  • Flutter
  • Dart
  • Troubleshooting
  • Team Management
  • Jetpack Compose
  • React Native

Education and Certifications

Bachelor of Engineering in Information and Communications Technology

Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)

Tampere, Finland

August 2021 - December 2024

GPA: 4,27 / 5 (at 260/240 credits)

I graduated half a year early and with 20 extra credits. I developed a solid foundation in programming here, completing several courses that covered multiple languages and technologies like C++, C#, Rust, Python, JavaScript and mobile technologies like Jetpack Compose. An underrated but incredibly valuable skill I gained was learning how to write clear and detailed documentation. You can see most of the courses I've taken here.

Alongside my studies at TAMK, I also completed several courses at other universities. These include the Full Stack Open course from the University of Helsinki, where I completed the entire 14 credit course and the 10 credit project, as well as DevOps with Docker. I received great feedback of the project, you can view it here. Additionally, I took Japanese 1 and 2 courses at Aalto University, six credits in total.

Vocational Qualification in Information and Communication Technology

Vocational School Tavastia (Ammattiopisto Tavastia)

Hämeenlinna, Finland

August 2018 - May 2021

GPA: 4,83 / 5

I gained a lot of hands-on experience, including installing various types of equipment and working with networking systems. My programming journey began here with Arduino, C++, and basic HTML & CSS. I graduated early at the top of my class and received a diploma for it.

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Certification of Full Stack Open
Certification of DevOps with Docker
Certificate of Full Stack Open: TypeScript
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Projects

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