Krista Väänänen
About Krista Väänänen
Krista Väänänen is a Software Designer at Solita in Helsinki, Finland, with seven years of experience in the field. She has a diverse background in software development, cloud platforms, and education, having worked at various institutions including the University of Helsinki.
Work at Solita
Krista Väänänen has been employed at Solita as a Software Designer since 2017. In this role, she has contributed to various software development projects, utilizing her skills in programming and cloud technologies. Her work at Solita is characterized by a devops-oriented approach, which emphasizes collaboration between development and operations teams to enhance software delivery.
Education and Expertise
Krista Väänänen holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Computer Science from the University of Helsinki, which she completed from 2013 to 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) from the same institution between 2009 and 2013. In addition to her formal education, she studied at Lahti Conservatory, achieving a D degree in Kantele as part of an extended music curriculum. Her expertise includes proficiency in AWS and GCP cloud platforms, as well as experience with various programming languages and frameworks such as Java, Kotlin, React, Vue, and TypeScript.
Background
Before her current position at Solita, Krista Väänänen gained diverse experience in the tech field. She worked at the University of Helsinki in several roles, including Teacher of Linkki coding clubs, Part-time Instructor, and Technical Assistant. Additionally, she served as a Web Developer Trainee at Tamro Finland and as a Project Worker at Codento Oy. This background has equipped her with a solid foundation in both teaching and practical software development.
Professional Experience
Krista Väänänen's professional experience spans various roles in the software development and education sectors. She worked as a Teacher of Linkki coding clubs at the University of Helsinki from 2016 to 2017, where she guided students in coding practices. Her earlier roles included a Web Developer Trainee position at Tamro Finland in 2016 and a Project Worker at Codento Oy in 2015. These positions allowed her to develop her technical skills and gain hands-on experience in software development.