Mike Arvela
About Mike Arvela
Mike Arvela is an Engineering Lead for the Cloud Platform at n8n, with a diverse background in software engineering and leadership roles across various companies in Finland. He has a strong interest in the intersection of people, product, and infrastructure, which informs his approach to engineering.
Work at n8n
Mike Arvela currently serves as the Engineering Lead for the Cloud Platform at n8n, a role he has held since 2023. Prior to this position, he worked as a Cloud Engineer at n8n from 2022 to 2023. In his current role, he focuses on team development and the future-proofing of the platform, leveraging his extensive experience in engineering leadership.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Mike Arvela has held various engineering roles throughout his career. He was the Head of Engineering at Positive Learning Ltd from 2021 to 2022. Before that, he worked at HERE Technologies as a Lead Software Engineer for 8 months in 2019. His tenure at Futurice spanned several roles, including Lead Web Developer, Senior Software Developer, and Technology Director, contributing to the company's engineering initiatives from 2009 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Mike Arvela earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Interactive Technology from the University of Tampere, studying from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from the same institution, completing his studies from 2007 to 2010. His academic background supports his strong interest in the intersection of people, product, and infrastructure.
Background in Startups and Freelance Work
In addition to his corporate roles, Mike Arvela co-founded Alupark Oy, where he worked from 2013 to 2015. He also has freelance experience as a Web Developer at Supercollider from 2020 to 2021 and as a Full Stack Engineer at Linear in 2020. These experiences reflect his versatility and adaptability in various engineering environments.
Commitment to Improvement
Mike Arvela is committed to enhancing systems and processes within his work environment. He focuses on ensuring that projects and teams are left in a better state than when he found them, demonstrating a proactive approach to engineering leadership and team development.