Markus Bjorklund

Focused on software development, electronics, and networking. Core competencies include full-stack development, Linux, relational databases, secure coding, and cloud/network technologies. Hands-on experience with embedded systems, digital electronics, AI fundamentals, and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Multilingual (Swedish, English, Finnish) with practical training and thesis project completion.

Completed the Road to Software Engineering program at Centria University of Applied Sciences, focusing on C#, algorithms, databases, RESTful APIs, and software development fundamentals. Earned a certified Full Stack Development Certificate from the University of Helsinki.

Attended the graphic design program at Västra Nylands folkhögskola.

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.

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

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

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

Working primarily with CNC machining, metalwork, and knife blade production.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Performed TIG and MIG welding and fabricated components using aluminum.

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