Olli Pikarinen
About Olli Pikarinen
Olli Pikarinen is a software developer with extensive experience in various roles across multiple companies. He currently works at Solita and has a strong background in information technology, complemented by personal interests in bicycle framebuilding and outdoor gear construction.
Work at Solita
Olli Pikarinen has been employed at Solita as a Software Developer since 2023. In this role, he engages in full stack development, utilizing his expertise in various programming languages and technologies. His work at Solita reflects his commitment to software development and his ability to contribute effectively to team projects.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current position at Solita, Olli Pikarinen worked at several organizations in software development roles. He served as a Software Developer and DevOps at Soprano Digital from 2012 to 2015. He also held a position at Wunderdog from 2018 to 2022, where he continued to develop his skills in software engineering. Additionally, he worked briefly at Ceon in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Olli Pikarinen has a solid educational background in Information Technology. He studied at Saimaan ammattikorkeakoulu from 2007 to 2010, and later attended Oulun seudun ammattikorkeakoulu, where he achieved a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Information Technology from 2010 to 2011. His foundational education includes training in Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology at Etelä-Karjalan ammattiopisto from 2004 to 2007.
Background in Design Engineering
Olli Pikarinen began his career in the technology sector as a Design Engineer at Netcontrol Group in 2012, where he worked for four months in Helsinki. This early experience contributed to his technical skills and understanding of design principles in engineering.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
Outside of his professional work, Olli Pikarinen engages in amateur bicycle framebuilding, focusing on CrMo steel. He also has a passion for building rugged outdoor gear, including equipment for hiking and bikepacking. His interests reflect a hands-on approach to technology and design.