Career Stories

A self-managing and trusting work community keeps you growing

I studied software engineering in Pori in the embedded systems program. Before we even graduated, almost the whole class was working for the same...

From product houses to a versatile family business

After high school, I went to study mathematics at the University of Joensuu because I liked the subject and got accepted directly with the high...

Self-leadership and inspiring challenges make up a salesperson's week

I have been working at Insta now for over a year doing diverse sales activities. Under my official title, Business Development Director, I have done...

Search for creative work led to the software industry

From a junior developer to an architect During my career, I've seen several companies from start-ups all the way to big international companies and...

From expat manager to software consultant

I started my career at Nokia in 1997 as a software developer, in Tampere. I worked in multiple roles and positions until 2008, when I relocated first...

A second career in coding

I worked as a geologist in the oil and gas industry for almost four years, and I wasn’t enjoying my job. I wasn’t challenged or having fun with it. I...

Not just a New Year's Resolution

On New Year’s Eve, some of us promise to get a new hobby, a better lifestyle, a better self, or some other improvement in our lives. More often than...

Feeling welcome over 5000 miles from home

How did a small town girl from Venezuela end up developing software in Tampere, Finland, along with people representing 15 different nationalities?...