Tech career stories from the Nordics

In our next meetup, we'll dive into the professional expertise and experiences of the Sevendos group through career stories from our Wunderdog and Polar Squad consultants. This is an excellent opportunity to get to know some of the people working at our office and learn what it takes to become a DevOps / Software Consultant for a modern consulting company. We will also have an Open Space to continue the conversations.

Join us for an evening of tech career insights, interactive discussions, and networking with fellow tech people!

➡️ Basic info:

• 📍Wunderdog Labs. Calle Marqués de Larios 3, 3ª planta, oficina 3 Izquierda. 29015 Málaga, Spain
• 🕒 Thursday, May 23rd at 6:30pm.

➡️ Session Structure:

18:30 - Welcoming words

18:40 - From .NET developer to Cloud and DevOps, by Masi Malmi
Every career story is unique. I started my professional career in a software company focused on Microsoft technologies in 2008 when public cloud and DevOps were not a thing..

During this session, we will:

• 🔍 Walk through a career path in a timeline format.
• 🛠️ Learn what to consider if you are planning for a similar transition.
• 💻 Get practical tips for advancing your tech career.

🙋 This session is for tech industry professionals and students alike.

19:00 - Coding a Life: Balancing Technology and Well-being in a Tech Career, by Sami Ollila

Sami, a seasoned full-stack consultant, takes us on a journey through his dynamic career in technology. Starting his coding adventures at a young age, Sami quickly transitioned from creating games and websites as a hobby to taking on significant roles in innovative tech projects. His career highlights include leading a large-scale software development project in early childhood education and his ongoing contributions as a senior consultant in Málaga.

During this session, we will:

• 🔍 Walk through a career path in a timeline format.
• 🛠️ Learn about key discoveries, experiences, and insights on navigating diverse technologies.
• 💻 Get insights about achieving a sustainable work-life balance.

🙋 This session is ideal for those interested in the real-world applications of cutting-edge tech and the development paths that lead to successful tech careers.

19:30 - Open Space, facilitated by Jere Petäjä

20:00 - Drinks and food

➡️ Speakers:

Masi Malmi - DevOps Consultant at Polar Squad
Masi has been working in the tech industry for more than 15 years. He began his career as a .NET developer but eventually switched to public cloud and DevOps. He is a DevOps Consultant at Polar Squad, specializing in Azure and DevOps practices and processes, helping Enterprise companies achieve Continuous Delivery in their software value streams. Masi is also an active organizer of community events at the Wunderdog Málaga office. Masi relocated with his family from Finland to Málaga in 2022 and is enjoying the change of scenery.

Sami Ollila - Software Developer & Consultant, Wunderdog
Sami is a versatile full-stack consultant with over seven years of experience spanning web, mobile, and cloud development. His technical repertoire includes working with cutting-edge technologies such as virtual/augmented reality, indoor tracking, blockchain, and machine learning. His leadership skills were highlighted as the development lead on a large-scale project aimed at creating an early childhood education service, where he successfully managed a team of over 20 developers.

🤲 Is this Meetup free? Yes, it is. You can RSVP before coming by clicking the link above to keep up with our updates.

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