“Every day for me is a new adventure filled with learning, family, work and fitness.
My mornings start at 6AM with a cherished ritual - enjoying a morning coffee with my wife. This quiet moment sets the tone for the rest of my day. After some stretching, it’s time for one of my favourite responsibilities: getting my kids ready and taking them to daycare.
At Metso, I work with our WearSense products; a real-time online monitoring system to identify the ideal moment to replace wear liners in our mining equipment. With time, the ‘body’ of the equipment wears down, so this IoT system enables us to monitor and predict when maintenance is required.
My job is both challenging and exhilarating. Working in IoT combines ‘tangible’ aspects with programming, which opens up a world of possibilities. These are massive machines we work with, and the cost of halting a machine can run into millions. Our code plays a crucial role in reducing waste, downtime and operational expenses.
Our team of five, distributed between Finland and Australia, works collaboratively on innovative solutions. During the Finnish winter, dealing with a 6-hour time difference, my initial 2 - 3 hours each day is dedicated to communicating with the team, aligning priorities, testing, and sharing mutual feedback. The diversity of thoughts and experiences each member brings to the table is truly inspiring.
I've had the chance to travel to Australia a few times to meet colleagues and witness our products in action at mining sites. Seeing my work come to life and spending time with the Australian team not only enhances our work, but also strengthens our bond. We’ve shared dinners, pullas (Finnish for sweet buns), stories and jokes. Even though we are on different continents, the team spirit remains strong.
As a Full-Stack Developer, my focus in the team is on developing the interface granting customers access to their liners' wear performance data. A significant part of my role at Metso involves developing high-quality, testable, and reusable code. Some of my tech stack includes Agile, React.JS(HOCs), .Net Web API., Azure. I am constantly seeking creative solutions to improve the user experience, particularly focusing on the needs of customer engineers. This aspect of my job keeps me on my toes. I allocate an hour daily to explore and learn about new technologies.
Returning home, I am greeted by the warmth of family. The satisfaction from meaningful contributions at work, coupled with the joy of family time, is unparalleled. Evenings are for family dinners, gym sessions, bedtime stories with my kids - a perfect way to unwind and prepare for the next day.
In this dynamic tech world, finding a balance between a demanding career at Metso, personal growth and family life can be challenging, but it is incredibly rewarding. For me, family is my first priority. If my kids get sick and I need to go to the doctors, my teammates understand. At Metso, you give a lot, but there’s a lot of flexibility back.
Working at Metso, each day is a blend of passion, responsibility and fulfillment - a harmony that I cherish deeply. Thanks Metso for providing an environment where this balance is not just possible, but encouraged."
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