Saku Karttunen

Fullstack Software Engineer / Graphic Designer

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// 01 About me

Who Am I?

Hello there, I am Saku and I am a fullstack web and software engineer from Finland. I have a passion for creating and I enjoy solving problems with code. I also like tinkering with Linux and docker in my projects. You can find me in the terminal. If you have any questions, feel free to get in contact from the form below. (Or from the provided social links).

Thank you for visiting! If you have any further questions or would like to work with me, feel free to contact me through the form below, by or through my social media listed below.

Feel free to check out my CV!

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// 02 Expertise

What do I do?

Fullstack Software Development

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Passion towards Software and Web Development. I love to work on both Frontend and Backend. Experience working with many different frameworks and languages

System Administration

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Experience working on Linux servers as well as desktop environments. I really enjoy automating and maintaining these systems. (NixOS mentioned)

UI/UX Design

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Professional background working on Graphic Design has built a strong foundation for UI/UX Design. Experience with Adobe Software and Figma.

// 03 Skills

My Skills & Tools

Here is a list of some of the skills I have aquired along the way. I have intended this list to be somewhat of a represantation of my confidence level in working with each of these technologies.

Do not look too deeply into the values, as they are just a rough estimate of how I am feeling currently with them.

Frontend development

Backend Development

Design

Javascript

.NET/C#

Go

Python

Figma.logoCreated using Figma

Design Software

image/svg+xml

Linux

// 04 projects

My Portfolio

Here you can browse some of my previous projects and works. You can click on them to view more details about the project and the technologies used in them.

If you would like to hear more about any projects, feel free to contact me. I am always down to discuss the process and the technologies used in them.

Featured Project:

Taurudesign

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// 05 Experience

Professional background

Here is a list of my prior professional experiences. This includes many different types of jobs and fields. I am willing to talk more about these if you are interested, so remember to ask!

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2.2025

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Fullstack software developer

Riihisoft Oy | Riihimäki

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Working on .NET Umbraco projects with some graphic design sprinkled in.

.NET Umbraco Graphic Design
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1.2019

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Software developer & Designer

Self-employed | Remote

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I have worked since 2019 as a freelance graphic designer a midst my studies. since 2022 I have pivoted towards mostly working as a web developer. I have made websites and logos for all kinds of companies and people in Finland.

Web Development UI/UX Design Fullstack DevOps Graphic Design
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2.2024

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1.2025

Web Developer & Graphic Designer

MPS Prewise | Remote

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I worked with MPS Prewise during the near end of my HAMK studies. The job was done as a freelancer. It included creating learning sets for different finnish businesses. In the job I learned a lot about working with different clients and their needs.

Frontend development CSS Javascript React Vector graphics
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7.2021

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11.2024

Information and communications technologies engineer

HAMK | Riihimäki

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I graduated as an ICT-Engineer from HAMK Riihimäki. I started in 2021 and I profiled my skills towards becoming a fullstack software engineer.

Programming Game Development DevOps Linux Mathematics
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9.2023

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0.2024

Service Designer & Technical Researcher

Oikeusrekisterikeskus | Hämeenlinna

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Worked in the Service Design team at ORK. Designed different kinds of templates and PowerPoints that were to be used when starting new processes. Also did some technical research such as sustainability and accessibility in ORK.

Service Design Technical Research Office 365 Sustainability Accessibility
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5.2021

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7.2021

Logistics & Transportation Personell

Tmi Tran Minh Tuan | Riihimäki

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I worked as a logistics driver as well as a storage worker. The company was a small firm located in Riihimäki that specialized in selling berries, vegetables and other summer-goods. The day consisted of early mornings, sometimes at around midnight, and sporadic schedules due to the seasonal nature of the part-time job.

Driving Logistics Long days
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4.2020

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6.2020

Videographer and editor

Geego Kids Oy | Hämeenlinna

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I worked as a videographer, editor at Geego Kids Oy in Hämeenlinna. It was a short but enjoyable stint between the end of my media studies and the start of my military service.

Videography Editing Adobe

// 04 Contacts

Looking For a Developer?

Get in Contact

Are you in need of a developer for an upcoming project? Or are you looking for someone to bring your software/website plans to fruition? Get in touch with me and let’s work together to make sure your project becomes the way you would want.

Get in contact with me through any of the links below or via the contact form. Or shoot me a message through email.


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