Veli-Pekka Kestilä

Veli-Pekka Kestilä is a seasoned professional in the field of software development and systems administration, currently serving as a Rocket Scientist at Rakettitiede Oy since November 2018. With a background that includes co-founding Kieku, Veli-Pekka has extensive experience in architecture design and development utilizing various technologies such as Ruby, NodeJS, and ReactJS. Previous roles include Information Systems Specialist at the University of Helsinki, where responsibilities encompassed software development for a Crystallisation Laboratory, and Owner of Guagua Oy, providing consulting services for notable clients like the Museum of Natural History. Veli-Pekka's career also features positions at Zoo-Gate Oy, Meridea Financial Software Ltd., DNA Finland Oy, and WapIt Ltd., showcasing a broad skill set in systems administration and team management, complemented by a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Helsinki.