Kalle Suomala
@kallesuomala
Full-stack developer with 3+ years of Ruby on Rails experience.
What I'm looking for
I'm Kalle Suomala, a dedicated full-stack developer with over three years of experience specializing in Ruby on Rails applications. My journey in software development has been driven by a passion for creating meaningful solutions to real-world problems. I have honed my skills in building, scaling, and maintaining full-stack web applications using Rails, PostgreSQL, and modern frontend technologies like Hotwire, Turbo, and Stimulus.
In my current role at Pikasiirto, I serve as a key developer on an instant money transfer platform that caters to over 200,000 users. My contributions include full-stack development, RESTful API integrations, and payment system integrations, which have significantly improved system scalability and responsiveness. I am committed to writing clean, efficient code and continuously advancing my technical skills through hands-on projects and self-learning.
My educational background includes a two-year program at Hive Helsinki / École 42, where I was trained in a practical, project-based environment. This experience has equipped me with the skills necessary to thrive in the tech industry, and I am motivated to leverage my expertise in new and challenging projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Developer
Self Employed
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Developed various projects including a language learning platform and a WhatsApp chatbot leveraging Ruby on Rails. Focused on building interactive tools and integrating AI-powered features to enhance user experience.
Full-Stack Ruby On Rails Developer
Pikasiirto
Feb 2021 - Present (5 years 4 months)
Key developer in a small team delivering an instant money transfer platform serving over 200,000 users. Focused on full-stack development using Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, and JavaScript, with a strong emphasis on building RESTful API integrations to enhance system scalability.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Hive Helsinki / École 42
2-year program for industry-ready developers, Software Development
2020 - 2022
Activities and societies: 100% employment rate among graduates, with alumni employed by top tech companies such as Wolt, F-Secure, Unity, Nokia, and Supercell.
One of Finland's most highly respected programming schools, funded by Supercell and part of the global 42 Network. Two-year intensive, practical, project-based program designed to produce industry-ready software developers.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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