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 2024. 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.
Scroll of Ingadt
Group game project
Game project made over two game development courses and presented at the ICT Showroom 2024 event. I was the technical lead and responsible for the majority of the code. The game was made with Unity and C# in a group of 6 on the first course and 4 on the second.
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Work Experience
Warehouse Worker
SaVe Logistiikka Oy
– Present
Alongside my studies, I currently work as a warehouse worker at a logistics centre for cold storage. My responsibilities include collecting and packing orders, unloading deliveries, and inventory management. I have learned to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment, and to pay attention to detail. I have 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.