Valtteri Kukkonen
About Valtteri Kukkonen
Valtteri Kukkonen is a Software Developer with expertise in serverless backend development and cloud-native applications, currently working at Copado in Helsinki, Finland. He has a strong background in cloud infrastructure automation, package management, and API development, supported by a Master of Science degree in Engineering/Industrial Management from Aalto University.
Work at Copado
Valtteri Kukkonen has been employed at Copado as a Software Developer since 2022. He is based in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland. In this role, he focuses on modern cloud-native application development, utilizing various technologies and frameworks to enhance the company's software solutions.
Education and Expertise
Valtteri Kukkonen studied at Aalto University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Industrial Management from 2015 to 2017, followed by a Master of Science in the same field from 2018 to 2021. His education has provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and industrial management practices.
Background in Software Development
Valtteri has extensive experience in software development, particularly in serverless backend development using AWS SAM and TypeScript. He employs Terraform and AWS CDK for managing AWS resources and has built CI/CD pipelines with Azure Pipelines, demonstrating his skills in continuous integration and deployment.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role, Valtteri worked as a Data Analyst at BearingPoint from 2020 to 2022. He also held positions as a Course Assistant at Aalto University School of Science and Technology and as a Research Assistant at ETLA. His early career included a role as a Seasonal Assistant at Stockmann and a Trainee position at Granlund.
Technical Skills and Tools
Valtteri Kukkonen has developed a range of technical skills throughout his career. He manages type packages through Azure Artifacts and employs the Nest framework for API development. His expertise includes backend development using Rust and database management with PostgreSQL, where he has written migrations for schema operations.