Sami Mäkelä
About Sami Mäkelä
Sami Mäkelä is a Senior Software Designer currently working at Solita in Turku, Finland. He has extensive experience in software development and architecture, having held various roles at companies such as ATR Soft and BCB Medical Ltd.
Work at Solita
Sami Mäkelä serves as a Senior Software Designer at Solita, a position he has held since 2023. He works in Turku, Southwest Finland, contributing to software design and development projects. His role involves collaborating with teams to create effective software solutions that meet client needs.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current role, Sami Mäkelä accumulated extensive experience in software development. He worked at ATR Soft as Development Team Lead from 2008 to 2011 and as a Software Engineer from 2003 to 2008. He also held positions at BCB Medical Ltd, where he served as Software Architect from 2014 to 2019 and as Senior Software Developer from 2011 to 2014 and again from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he worked at Gofore as a Senior Software Developer from 2019 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Sami Mäkelä has a strong educational background in computer science and information logistics. He studied at the University of Turku, where he earned a Master of Science degree in Computer Science, starting in 2002. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Information Logistics from Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, which he completed in 2002. His foundational education includes studies at Järvenpään Lukio from 1994 to 1997.
Career Timeline
Sami Mäkelä's career spans over two decades, beginning as a Software Engineer at ATR Soft from 2003 to 2008. He progressed to Development Team Lead at the same company until 2011. Afterward, he joined BCB Medical Ltd, where he held various roles until 2019. Following a year at Gofore, he returned to BCB Medical Ltd before moving to his current position at Solita in 2023.