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Mirko Nowak

Web Developer
& Scrum Master
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About me

The man behind the screen

Hi! I'm a full-stack developer and a certified scrum master from Helsinki, Finland. I'm currently working for CGI Finland where I've been involved in a variety of challenging projects for the Finnish central government. Over the years, I've developed a deep passion for crafting innovative web solutions and ensuring projects are not just completed but exceed expectations.

I have a knack for problem-solving and a passion for discovering innovative solutions to everyday challenges. I thrive on tackling complex issues and transforming them into elegant, user-centric solutions. Whether it's front-end magic with Angular, crafting powerful back-end solutions with Java and Node.js, or diving into new technologies headfirst, I'm always up for the challenge.

Off the clock, you'll find me pursuing my other passions. I'm an avid traveler, constantly seeking new adventures and experiences. I fuel my days with cold brew coffee and share a laugh or two as a dad with a penchant for dad jokes and a body that's "still got it." I also have a deep love for basketball, both as a spectator and a player, and I dabble in hobbyist photography to capture life's beautiful moments.

Projects

Things I've built

Certificates

My trophy case

Career

Work experience

Scrum Master & Full-stack Developer

CGI Finland

I work 50/50 as a full-stack developer and as a scrum master for a medium-sized international team.

Consultant

CGI Portugal

I transferred to Lisbon, Portugal to mentor our Portuguese colleagues and to act as a vital link between our offices in Finland and Portugal. I was supposed to in Lisbon for six months to manage the near-shore team but it got cut short because of the pandemic.

Scrum Master & Developer

CGI Finland

After my exchange studies in Belgium I returned to CGI and I was given more responsibilities. I acquired a SAFe 4 certificate and became the Scrum Master of our international development team.

Junior Developer

CGI Finland

I was part of a three-man team that created a brand new web application and its admin panel from scratch for the Finnish central government.

Freelancer

Centone Oy

I created a simple static website for their accounting firm according to their specifications.

Education

Academic career

Bachelor of Engineering

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Gratuated from Metropolia, majored in software engineering

Exchange studies

Howest University of Applied Sciences, Belgium

I had the opportunity to go and study abroad while I was at Metropolia.

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