whoami
I'm Arttu - a developer from Finland with a background in computer science and eCommerce development. This page is a more personal look at what I do outside of work and what keeps me curious. While my Experience page covers the professional side, this one's about the hobbies, interests, and values that shape how I think and work.
Hobbies & Interests
Some would say I collect hobbies, but I like to think that I'm curious and I just enjoy a lot of different things.
Latest one is DJ'ing - I started it in March 2025. Still very much in the beginner zone, but I've already fallen into the world of spinning decks. It's an excellent way to spend time: you constantly bump into good music and connect with like-minded people.
I've also picked up running after many, many years of pause. Slowly trying to get back into the shape in which I was 10 years ago.
In summer, I like to go magnet fishing. Low effort, weirdly satisfying. Feels like a treasure hunt, especially fun with friends.
I read a lot too: mostly biographies, tech history, and the occasional strange or esoteric topic. When it comes to movies and tv-shows, it's usually sci-fi, thrillers, horror, or anime.
Then there's hiking, Rubik's cube, puzzles, playing guitar and the list goes on. I won't pretend I do them all regularly, but they're all there from time to time.
Rare photo of me skiing. Tech & Tinkering
I started coding as a young boy, when websites still used table layouts and blinking text. First projects were in pure HTML and CSS, and I built small 2D-games with CoolBasic. None of them survived. I kind of wish they did.
I'm into tech history: things like “why VHS beat Betamax” or “what killed Symbian”. I think those stories tell a lot about how humans, systems and decisions mix together. I've also researched obscure programming languages in my Bachelor's Thesis.
I've messed around with different OSes, run a home Linux server, and started countless side projects. Many based on a joke. Most unfinished. Fun while they lasted. Some of the ones that were completed can be found from my projects.
Nowadays I don't have that much time for fun side-projects, since I'm working and studying at the same time. Most of my free time around tinkering with development is spent on this site and research about new tech and AI tools. In this industry, staying curious and up-to-date is half the battle.
Me as a child with my first phone I got as a christmas gift. What I Value
I like figuring things out: be that in tech, people, systems or stories. I prefer out-of-the-box thinking and learning by doing, after getting just enough background to jump in.
I admire people who are genuinely into things. Doesn't matter what: sports, insects, obscure programming languages. The weirder the better. Passion is cool.
I respect people who treat others as people regardless of title, role, or status. Staying grounded and human matters, both in everyday life and professional setting.
And lastly, I like good vibes and prefer everyday situations more lighthearted - maybe too much sometimes. Still figuring out the good balance of serious and playful. Good example of that is this whole website: I struggle to keep it serious enough to represent me professionally, but playful enough to show my personality.
A troll toy holding me in its hands. If any of this feels familiar, you'll probably enjoy my blog.