Physicist turned computer scientist offering a unique perspective
Samppa Alatalo
Skills
- C
- C#
- C++
- CSS
- HTML
- IDL
- Java
- JavaScript
- Python
- SQL
- TypeScript
Education
MSc in Computer Science
University of Turku
– Present
Interaction Design track. Expected graduation in 2025. Studies focused on programming, software development and design, project management, user experience design, and Agile methodologies.
BSc in Physics
University of Oulu
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Specialization in Astronomy. Minors in Mathematics and IT. My thesis was titled "Methods for measuring the masses of stellar black holes and neutron stars" and was graded 5/5. It is openly available here.
Projects
Portfolio
Personal website
Getting to grips with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Next.js.
Battleship
Solo game project for a UI course
A Battleship game made with Unity and C# for a UI course. Focus was on the UI and at the moment the actual gameplay is not implemented. Built in under a month with plans to finish later.
Sustainable Ship Configurator
Group project for the university's Capstone course.
An approachable online ship configuration tool for showcasing the effects of sustainable Finnish maritime solutions. Made for Business Finland in collaboration with Wärtsilä, SSAB, Norsepower, and NIT. I was mostly responsible for compiling the data and creating the backend solution. Created using the Next.js framework with TypeScript and React.
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Work Experience
Software Developer Intern
Siemens Industry Software Oy
– Present
I am currently working as a junior software engineer at Siemens Industry Software Oy. I started as an intern in May 2024, converting to a full-time role in March 2025. I am part of a team focused on driving innovation and the future direction of our product. My work is focused on full-stack development with the Blazor and ASP.NET Core frameworks, but also includes some desktop development with .NET.
Warehouse Worker
SaVe Logistiikka Oy
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Alongside my studies, I worked as a warehouse worker at a logistics centre for cold storage. My responsibilities included collecting and packing orders, unloading deliveries, and inventory management. I learned to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment, and to pay attention to detail. I also honed my teamwork skills as well as my independence and initiative.
Salesperson
S-Market Kaukovainio
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A summer job as a salesperson at a local grocery store. My responsibilities included cashier work, post office service work, restocking shelves, and unloading deliveries. I learned to work in a fast-paced environment and honed my teamwork skills.
Salesperson
Asema 67 Oy
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My first real work experience was as a salesperson at a local gas station. I was responsible for the utilities and spare parts section, and handled the sales, customer service, and smaller mechanic tasks such as patching tyres. I learned to be independent and to take initiative.