Journey
A short story.
A short story of how I got here and what I keep coming back to.
Started with the web
Built my first websites and small backend systems out of curiosity. Software quickly became the way I made sense of how things work.
Moved into professional development
Joined the games and mobile industry, shipping products used by millions of players around the world.
Technical leadership
Grew into roles where engineering decisions, mentoring and long-term architecture mattered as much as the code itself.
Engineering meets entrepreneurship
Combine professional engineering work with building independent products, small businesses and long-term investments.
Career highlights
Experience
Where I've worked.
Programming Lead / SDK Manager · Netflix
SDK Manager · Next Games
Senior Full Stack Developer · Rovio
Full Stack Developer · Rovio
Game Programmer · Rovio
Platform Specialist · Rovio
Junior Platform Specialist · Rovio
Programmer Trainee · Grand Cru
Beyond Engineering
Things I think about.
Engineering is only one part of who I am. These are the areas I keep investing time in.
Entrepreneurship
Building products and small companies outside of any employer.
Artificial Intelligence
Creating practical AI-powered tools for real businesses.
Automation
Designing systems that remove repetitive work for good.
ThePowerMBA
Continuous learning in business, strategy and leadership.
Real Estate Investing
Long-term financial stability through property.
Living in Finland
Building software, businesses and a life from Helsinki.
Philosophy
What I keep returning to.
A few principles I keep returning to.
Software should simplify
The best software disappears. People feel the result, not the system underneath.
Good engineering is invisible
Clean foundations rarely get applause. They are what makes everything else possible.
Long-term beats hype
Consistency over years compounds into things that short bursts can never reach.
Technology is a tool
It serves a goal. The goal is people, products and problems worth solving.
Curiosity is the engine
I enjoy problems. Building, learning and shipping are how I stay curious.
Writing
Notes, slowly.
Long-form thinking on engineering, product and the long road.
First essays coming soon.
Contact
Interested in building something meaningful?
Always happy to connect with people working on thoughtful products, exploring ideas or thinking long-term. Email is the best way.