Mika Impola is an entrepreneurial software engineer with 15 years of experience building backend systems, DevOps workflows, and Bitcoin-related services from Pori, Finland. He has founded and leads Cervid Oy while previously contributing to LocalBitcoins.com and serving as CTO at a crypto startup, blending hands-on Python/Django development with Linux administration and CI-driven delivery. Comfortable across C/C++, Java, and infrastructure tooling, he brings formal Agile and Scrum credentials and a pragmatic focus on reliable, automated deployment. His background includes applied research at SAMK and a long track record of shipping embedded and industrial software at Cimcorp, reflecting an ability to move between product-stage startups and engineering-heavy environments. Notably, he pairs deep protocol and systems knowledge in Bitcoin with real-world ops experience, making him effective at turning complex distributed problems into production-ready solutions.
15 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
Master's Degree, Drop out, Master's Degree, Drop out at Tampere University of Technology
Bce, Software development, Bce, Software development at SAMK - Tekniikka Rauma
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