Otto Laitila is an experienced full-stack developer and consultant with 11 years of hands-on experience building web and mobile products and leading small teams. As founder of multiple ventures including Silmu Software and Laitila Consulting, he pairs technical delivery with business development and product-minded leadership. He co-founded LähiPro to modernize local food commerce, demonstrating a commitment to mission-driven platforms that reduce waste and connect producers with consumers. His background spans Ruby on Rails agency work in London, Java EE and Liferay systems, and end-to-end contracting—showing versatility across stacks and project scopes. Based in Finland, Otto combines pragmatic engineering with entrepreneurial grit and a track record of shipping customer-focused solutions. An often-overlooked strength is his experience negotiating supplier and partner relationships, which helps him bridge technical work and commercial outcomes.
11 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
B.Sc. (Econ), Information System Science, B.Sc. (Econ), Information System Science at University of Jyväskylä
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Otto Laitila - Developer, Consultant at Laitila Consulting