Experience

September 2024 — PresentBonnier News

Layout journalist

Responsible for editing and layout of articles for newspapers and magazines in the Ostrobothnia region, including work for Vasabladet, Österbottens Tidning, Sydin, Kommunbladet, and Nykarlebyposten, as well as publications such as Studiestödet, Bil & Motor, and Bygg & Bo.

December 2020Kyläavustajat

System developer

Completed a three-week internship focused on developing an automated workflow to import data on all villages in Finland into a database for a portal website. Additionally, set up a backup system and contributed to software documentation.

May 2008 — September 2024HSS Media

Layout journalist | Web publisher

Edited and laid out articles for the Swedish newspapers Österbottens Tidning and Vasabladet in Ostrobothnia using InDesign. Planned and structured editorial content for the print editions using the Newspilot editorial workflow. Also served as a web publisher, responsible for updating the website, posting on social media, and reporting timely on local, national, and international news.

January 2006 — May 2008Österbottningen

Layout journalist

Edited and laid out articles for a Swedish-language newspaper in the Central Ostrobothnia region. Initially used QuarkXPress for production, later transitioning to InDesign. In 2008, the newspaper merged with Jakobstads Tidning to become part of Österbottens Tidning.

June 2002 — December 2004B.Portin

Metal fabricator

Fabricated steel components and operated forklifts for loading and unloading trucks.

May 1999 — June 2002Kock Metall

Metal fabricator

Performed TIG and MIG welding and fabricated components using aluminum.

July 1997 — March 1998ABB Installatiot

Delivery driver

Coordinating the delivery of household appliances and home electronics to customers, ensuring timely and accurate service.

Education

January 2021 — April 2025Centria UAS

Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology.

Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology studies focused on software development, electronics, and network technologies. Covered programming in Python, C++, JavaScript, and SQL, with emphasis on full-stack development, UI/UX design, and secure software practices. Gained experience in operating systems, Linux, relational databases, and agile methods including Scrum and Jira. Additional coursework included embedded systems, digital electronics, IP/mobile networks, cloud services, and AI fundamentals. Strong foundation in mathematics, physics, and multilingual communication (Swedish, English, Finnish). Studies included practical training and a thesis project applying technical knowledge to real-world challenges.

January 2020 — December 2020Centria UAS

Junior software developer

Studied Software Development at Centria University of Applied Sciences through the 'Road to Software Engineering' program. The curriculum covered mathematics, software development tools, programming fundamentals, C# programming, databases, algorithms, and RESTful application development. Also completed studies in Full Stack Development and earned a certificate in the subject.

2005VNF

Graphic design

Attended the graphic design program at Västra Nylands folkhögskola.

2004 — 2005Korsnäs kurscenter

Layout | Graphic design

Studied traditional print layout techniques using the software available during the course. Additionally, learned how to structure and design advertisements and process images for print production.

2004Libendo

PHP

Learned the fundamentals of programming with PHP, following common industry practices relevant at the time.

2004Libendo

Web development

Studied web development using industry-standard practices and technologies relevant at the time.

1999 — 2002Korsnäs kurscenter

Metal fabricator

Studied various techniques for processing and fabricating components using steel and other metals. Obtained welding certification in both MIG and stick welding.

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