Akseli Lukkarila
About Akseli Lukkarila
Akseli Lukkarila is a Senior DevOps Engineer at Yousician, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in audio programming and engineering, with experience at Remedy Entertainment and a strong educational foundation in Electrical Engineering and Acoustics from Aalto University.
Work at Yousician
Akseli Lukkarila has been employed at Yousician as a Senior DevOps Engineer since 2019. His role involves managing and optimizing the development and operational processes within the company. Based in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland, he has contributed to enhancing the efficiency and reliability of Yousician's services over his five years with the organization.
Previous Experience at Remedy Entertainment
Before joining Yousician, Akseli worked at Remedy Entertainment Plc as a Junior Audio Programmer from 2018 to 2019. During his time there, he was granted ownership of the audio team's Python codebase. He played a role in a cross-team initiative aimed at improving Python development practices. Akseli also contributed to the development of the game Control, which was released in 2019.
Educational Background
Akseli Lukkarila studied at Aalto University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Technology with a focus on Electrical Engineering from 2010 to 2016. He furthered his education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Science in Technology in Acoustics and Audio Technology from 2016 to 2017. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in both engineering and audio technology.
Contributions to Audio Technology
During his tenure at Remedy Entertainment, Akseli developed several tools and systems to enhance audio production. He created the 'Session Controller' GUI application used in voice actor recording sessions. Additionally, he implemented an automatic subtitle alignment system using open-source speech recognition tools, which significantly improved the efficiency of the subtitle setting process. His work also included batch-processing and renaming audio recordings in Reaper audio software.
Early Career and Other Roles
Akseli began his career as a Salesman at Stockmann Herkku Helsinki, where he worked from 2010 to 2013. He also served as a Project Employee at Aalto University from 2016 to 2018. His early experiences contributed to his professional development and provided him with a diverse skill set before transitioning into more technical roles in the audio and software development fields.