Arto Santala
About Arto Santala
Arto Santala is a Software Architect at Solita in Helsinki, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in web services, cloud scalability, and various programming technologies, along with multiple industry certifications.
Work at Solita
Arto Santala has been employed at Solita as a Software Architect since 2015. In this role, he focuses on leveraging his extensive knowledge in software development and architecture to contribute to various projects. His work involves designing and implementing solutions that enhance user experience and system performance. Santala's tenure at Solita spans over nine years, during which he has played a significant role in advancing the company's technological capabilities in Helsinki.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining Solita, Arto Santala worked at Tieturi as a Lead Coach/Partner for 15 years, from 1999 to 2014. His responsibilities included mentoring and guiding teams in software development practices. Prior to that, he was an Intranet Developer at Finnair for two years, where he contributed to internal web solutions. Santala also gained experience as a Developer/Consultant at ICL Data for one year, further solidifying his foundation in software development.
Education and Certifications
Arto Santala studied at the University of Helsinki for one year from 1994 to 1995. He holds multiple certifications that highlight his expertise in software architecture and development. These include Oracle Certified Master, Java Enterprise Architect, Sun Certified Web Component Developer, ITIL Foundation, and AWS Certified Architect, Associate. His certifications reflect a strong commitment to professional development and mastery of industry standards.
Technical Expertise
Arto Santala possesses extensive expertise in both SOAP and REST web services, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), and cloud scalability. He specializes in various programming languages and technologies, including Java, Scala, and Groovy, as well as frameworks such as Spring and Grails. His technical skills enable him to create efficient and scalable software solutions that meet modern business needs.
Professional Interests
Arto Santala is passionate about creating friendly and productive user interfaces. He actively keeps up to date with systems integration technologies and methodologies, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning. His interest lies in enhancing project and business productivity through efficient methodologies, which informs his approach to software architecture and development.