Hi, my name is
Jyri Kurtakko,
I create digital things.
I'm passionate about coding, building things, and everything related to computers. Currently, I work at Pihlajalinna, where I develop healthcare software solutions.
01.
About MeMy interest in programming began in the mid-2000s with a scripting language called AutoIt. I started out by automating everyday tasks, creating simple GUI applications, and modding games. It didn’t take long before I was completely hooked.
I gradually expanded my skill set by building projects that interested me and pairing them with appropriate languages. Eventually, I decided to turn my long-term hobby into a profession by enrolling in a vocational school for software development. During my first year of studies, I was hired as a software developer and went on to graduate in just under two years.
Today, I work as a full-stack developer at Pihlajalinna, building healthcare applications.
I'm also an avid Linux user and run my own servers for personal projects in my free time.
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TimelineSoftware developer @Pihlajalinna
December 2022 - Present
- Develop and maintain React Native and native applications for iOS and Android.
- Develop and manage backends and databases for mobile and web applications.
- Build and maintain React web applications for user management and chat systems.
- Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications across AWS, GCP, and on-prem servers.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure applications meet industry-specific requirements and compliance standards.
Stack: React, React Native, TypeScript, Redux, HTML, CSS, Node.js, Express, Postgres, MySQL (Dynamic Health), Redis, AWS, GCP, Docker, Firebase
Software developer @Virtasoft
August 2021 - December 2022
May 2021 - July 2021 (Internship)
- Designed and implemented modern user interfaces for internal applications.
- Built and maintained a shared library of reusable UI components.
- Improved frontend features with a focus on usability, accessibility, and consistent design.
Stack: React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Node.js, Express, Firebase
Student @LHKK
September 2020 - June 2022
- Graduated with a degree in programming (ICT) from LHKK, with an excellent weighted average of 4,97/5.
Technician / Sysadmin @Vesi-Lammela
April 2016 - September 2020
- Configured, deployed, and maintained services such as file servers and backup systems.
- Administered internal networks and managed user access to organizational services.
- Set up, monitored, and maintained workstations, peripherals, and other IT infrastructure for staff.
- Performed work related to HVACR systems.
Tech: Proxmox, Linux, Nginx, Samba, Wireshark, pfSense, Cloudflare, on‑prem servers
Technician @ Various
2004 - August 2014
- Worked as a technician, machinist and fitter for a few companies, such as STX-Finland and Metso Outotec, to name a few.
03.
A few projects
Golf-Gps combines a digital scorecard with multiplayer sync, course mapping, GPS rangefinder and club recommendations, to name a few.
Wanted to create a golf app that I would personally like to use, and that would be a bit more modern and feature-rich than the existing free ones.
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- Capacitor
- Playwright
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- On-prem servers
Digital healthcare application that enables users to consult with medical professionals, see past and upcoming events, manage prescriptions, and handle various other health-related tasks remotely.
I have been heavily involved in both front-end and back-end development for this project. My responsibilities include implementing new features, performance and bug fixes, system architecture improvements and ensuring seamless user experience across different devices.
- React Native
- TypeScript
- Redux
- Firebase
- Node.js
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- Redis
- GCP
Work @Virtasoft
Omatiedote
All-in-one communication platform for housing companies.
I joined the team in the early stages of development for this project. I was responsible for most of the UI/UX work, as well as the vast majority of the front-end.
- React
- TypeScript
- Firebase
Simple Android app for watches and phones, allowing disc golfers to randomly select their disc and shot shape.
The goal of this weekend project was to get my feet wet with developing for Android and more importantly, to learn the flow of publishing and monetizing in Google Play Store.
- Java