I like to focus on writing code while helping other developers succeed. I also value direct customer interaction to understand their needs and translate them into actionable product plans. I’m now looking for a leadership role in a company that’s doing good. During past years I’ve learned that my main driver is to be a part of a meaningful and impactful journey.
Ilkka Wallvik
@ilkkawallvik
Experienced IT professional with an entrepreneurial mindset.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced IT professional with a strong entrepreneurial mindset, dedicated to understanding business needs and sharing knowledge to create demanding technical solutions. My belief in open and proactive communication, along with a willingness to help others, has been pivotal in my career. I have a proven track record of developing innovative solutions and leading teams that drive success.
For the past years I've been focusing on how AI can be used to create new business opportunities. My best knowledge is in creating scalable web platforms and services using Google Cloud. I enjoy designing and building backend-heavy SaaS solutions using tools and services like Firebase and Vertex AI, Next.js, Tailwind and Flutter. While I like to approach building solutions by starting from the data model, I also enjoy designing and building beautiful user interfaces.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Technology Officer
Ignaz Analytics
May 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)
As Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder at Ignaz Analytics, I lead the development of AI-powered solutions to reduce food waste and improve safety in professional kitchen environments. I manage a technical team, design scalable architectures, and develop customer-facing analytics dashboards.
Chief Technology Officer
Heely
Jan 2021 - May 2023 (2 years 4 months)
As a Co-Founder and CTO at Heely, I designed a secure cloud-based platform for athletes to manage their health data, ensuring compliance with MyData principles, sports health regulations and empowering users with control over their medical information. I led the development phases and ensured the solution met customer requirements and investment goals.
Lead Developer
Artbuddy
Jan 2017 - Dec 2023 (6 years 11 months)
Designed and developed a commercial CRM platform tailored for artists, galleries, and collectors, enhancing their ability to manage relationships and sales.
Senior Developer
Basemark
Apr 2019 - Jun 2021 (2 years 2 months)
Developed a performance evaluation test suite for the automotive industry, ensuring high standards in software performance and reliability.
Lead Developer
VirtualTraveller
Jan 2016 - Mar 2020 (4 years 2 months)
As Lead Developer at VirtualTraveller, I created a YouTube-like platform for immersive travel experiences using 360-degree videos, enhancing user engagement and content accessibility.
Lead Developer
Mainio Suomi
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (11 months)
Developed an online store and CRM system for a logistics company, streamlining operations and enhancing customer interactions.
Lead Developer
Frida Family Lawyers
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)
Designed and developed an online store for Frida Family Lawyers, enabling the sale of legally binding documents through a user-friendly interface.
Test Manager
OP Financial Group
Jan 2012 - Jan 2016 (4 years)
As Test Manager for OP Financial Group, I oversaw the testing of the bank's online banking solution, ensuring high standards of quality and performance.
Senior Technical Consultant
Accenture
Jan 2008 - Jan 2012 (4 years)
In my role as Senior Technical Consultant at Accenture, I led a team of 15 in acceptance testing, ensuring that software solutions met client specifications and quality standards.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Helsinki
Master of Philosophy, Computer Science
2002 - 2007
Specialized in wireless networks and their perceived quality
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Google Tag Manager
Contentful
Sanity
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud Storage
Flutter
Google Fonts
Next.js
Tailwind CSS
UIkIt
Google Analytics
Figma
React
JavaScript
Python
CSS 3
Dart
Cloud Firestore
Google Workspace
Firebase
Google Cloud Functions
Cloud Functions for Firebase
Google Cloud SQL
Vercel
Firebase Hosting
TypeScript
Firebase Authentication
Squarespace
Prismic.io
PostHog
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
Social media
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