Summary
Henri Kotkanen is a seasoned system administrator and Python developer based in Helsinki with 11 years of experience building reliable infrastructure and APIs for public-sector and research organisations. Currently at the National Archives of Finland, he combines Linux automation and systems work with a background in IoT, open data platforms, and RESTful backend development. His career spans roles at city government, research institutes and startups where he helped deploy sensor networks, open-source tooling and municipal data services. Outside core ops work he explores multimodal interfaces and the phenomenology of AI through collaborative neuroart installations, and even hand-builds ceramics—an indicator of his blend of technical precision and tactile curiosity.
11 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Cognitive Science, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Cognitive Science at Helsinki University