Janne Kaistinen

Technical Director at Small Giant Games

Janne Kaistinen has extensive experience in the software development industry, with a focus on mobile game development. Janne worked as a Senior Developer at Small Giant Games from 2018 to the present. Prior to that, they held the role of Lead Server Developer at Grand Cru Ltd from 2012 to 2018, where they were responsible for the architecture and implementation of backend systems for popular mobile games. Notably, they successfully launched the global game Battlejack, gaining recognition from both Apple and Google. Before that, they worked as a Senior Software Developer at Sulake from 2011 to 2012, where they contributed to the development of features for the virtual world Habbo hotel. Janne also has experience in web and database development for mobile game processes, having worked as a Web/DB Developer at RealNetworks/Mr.Goodliving from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, they worked as a Consultant at Aldata Solution Finland Oy from 2008 to 2009, a Project Manager at Terraventum Oy from 2007 to 2009, and a System Specialist at TOP Quality Partners Oy from 2006 to 2007. Janne began their career as an Intern at Wells Fargo in 2005 and worked as a Software Engineer at Netseal Technologies Ltd in 2001.

Janne Kaistinen completed their education from 2003 to 2011 at HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences. During this time, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology.

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  • Technical Director

    November, 2018 - present