Otto Kivikärki

Otto Kivikärki began their work experience in 2010 as a Process Controller & Lift Operator at Outokumpu, where they operated a hall crane and oversaw the steel making process. In 2013, they worked as a Trainee and later as a Web Developer at TAMK - Tampere University of Applied Sciences, where they conducted Java-programming workshops and assisted with game programming projects. In the same year, they also worked as a .NET Developer, continuing to develop business management software for the Trade Association of Finnish Forestry and Earth Moving Contractors. In 2014, they served as a Front-End Developer at Leadin. Otto then joined Tecnotree Corporation in 2015 as a Software Developer. Since 2016, they have been working at Vincit, initially as a Software Developer and currently as a Lead Developer.

Otto Kivikärki began their education in 2008, attending the University of Oulu. From 2008 to 2010, they pursued a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree in Process Engineering. After completing their master's degree, Otto went on to join Tampere University of Applied Sciences, where they studied from 2011 to 2014. There, they earned their Bachelor's Degree in Business Information Systems, with a focus on Software Development. In 2014, Otto briefly attended Ajou University, where they obtained another Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.