Otto Kivikärki
Lead Software Developer at PRIVV
Tampere, Mainland Finland
Summary
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Senior🎓
Top SchoolOtto Kivikärki is a Lead Software Developer based in Tampere with 13 years of experience building full-stack web applications and leading delivery-focused teams. He has a strong front-end background in TypeScript and React paired with backend experience in Java Spring and Node.js, and has architected scalable solutions for client projects during his long tenure at Vincit and now at PRIVV. Otto blends hands-on coding with cross-team collaboration, consistently translating client needs into practical, maintainable systems. His career path—from .NET and AngularJS early work to modern TypeScript stacks—reflects an ability to evolve with the web ecosystem while mentoring others. An uncommon detail: his engineering foundation is complemented by a Master of Engineering in Process Engineering, giving him a systems-thinking approach to software architecture and delivery.
13 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's Degree Business Information Systems Software Development, Bachelor's Degree Business Information Systems Software Development at Tampere University of Applied SciencesMaster of Engineering (M.Eng.) Process Engineering, Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Process Engineering at University of OuluBachelor's Degree Computer Science, Bachelor's Degree Computer Science at Ajou University
Finnish, English, Swedish
Github Skills (199)
zero-configuration10
apptentive10
hapi10
developer-tools10
application10
cross-platform10
android10
mobile10
build-tools10
nodejs10
trust10
ios10
react-native10
create-react-app10
react10
Programming languages (7)
Github contributions (5)
ottoo/TreTrafficBackend
Jan 2016 - Sep 2018
Contributions:11 pushes, 1 branch in 2 years 8 months
ottoo/HapiJSBackend
Oct 2015 - Sep 2018
Contributions:56 pushes, 2 branches in 2 years 11 months
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