DevOps- ja alustainsinööri

Tomi-Jaakko Hongell

Linux Pilvi-infrastruktuuri Infrastruktuuri koodina CI/CD Automaatio

DevOps‑taustainen insinööri, jolla on kokemusta pilviympäristöistä, ohjelmoinnista, palvelimista, automaatiosta ja kehitystiimien tukemisesta. Olen työskennellyt Linux‑palvelinten, konttien, CI/CD‑putkien, ohjelmoinnin ja pilvipalveluiden parissa sekä Suomessa että ulkomailla. Työskentelen mielelläni käytännönläheisesti, selkeästi ja yhteistyössä kehittäjien ja muiden tiimien kanssa.

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Sijainti Oulu, Finland
Kielet Suomi (äidinkieli), englanti (sujuva)

Työkokemus

Ammatillinen kehittyminen ja osaamisen vahvistaminen
2024 – Present · Oulu, Finland
Pilvi-infrastruktuuri, DevOps-käytännöt ja nykyaikaiset työkalut
  • Focusing on cloud infrastructure, automation, CI/CD, and modern DevOps tooling through continuous self-study and hands-on projects.
  • Exploring AI/ML-related tooling and its use in infrastructure and operations.
  • Preparing for long-term roles in cloud, SRE, and platform engineering.
Junior DevOps Engineer · Critical Force
2023 – 2024 · Kajaani, Finland
Hybrid cloud, CI/CD, Linux operations
  • Managed and maintained hybrid cloud infrastructure across GCP and on-premises environments.
  • Automated infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform.
  • Supported CI/CD pipelines with GitLab and Jenkins to streamline software delivery.
  • Monitored system health and reliability in Linux-based production environments.
  • Collaborated with development teams to improve deployment processes and operational efficiency.
Game Developer · Hologram Monster
2020 – 2021 · Tampere, Finland
Unreal Engine, gameplay systems
  • Developed core gameplay systems for a 3D platformer built in Unreal Engine 4.
  • Implemented player movement, interaction mechanics, and environmental gameplay logic.
  • Worked independently from concept to playable implementation.
System Specialist · Cybercom Group
2020 · Tampere, Finland
Windows Server, incident management
  • Provided technical support for Windows Server-based environments in a consulting setting.
  • Diagnosed and resolved incidents related to system availability and user access.
  • Worked within enterprise IT workflows and service operations.
DevOps Team Lead · IWA Labs
2018 – 2019 · Khon Kaen, Thailand
Team leadership, CI/CD, automation strategy
  • Led a cross-functional DevOps team supporting infrastructure and deployments for multiple web applications.
  • Defined DevOps practices, CI/CD pipeline planning, and infrastructure automation strategy.
  • Coordinated release process improvements with development teams.
DevOps Engineer · IWA Labs
2013 – 2018 · Khon Kaen, Thailand
Hybrid infrastructure, automation, monitoring
  • Managed hybrid infrastructure (cloud and on-premises), primarily Linux (Ubuntu), for internal systems and external web services.
  • Built and maintained deployment workflows, server provisioning processes, and monitoring solutions.
  • Automated operational tasks using Bash, Python, and Ansible.
  • Provided internal IT and infrastructure support across the organization.
  • Acted as technical liaison at international logistics conferences.
Systems Consultant · CITC Internet Operations Center
2014 – 2017 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Internal tools, support, scripting
  • Improved and maintained internal tools and systems with cross-functional teams.
  • Provided technical support and incident resolution through internal helpdesk channels.
  • Refactored and optimized legacy scripts and internal web applications.
Mobile Application Developer · IWA Labs
2012 – 2013 · Helsinki / Khon Kaen
Android, REST APIs
  • Developed native Android applications based on client requirements.
  • Integrated mobile applications with backend systems via REST APIs.
  • Collaborated with designers and iOS developers for cross-platform consistency.

Osaaminen

Pilvi ja infrastruktuuri
AWS GCP Linux servers Docker Terraform Nginx

Työkokemus in building and maintaining cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments.

Automaatio & Scripting
Ansible Bash Python

Automating server provisioning, environment setup, and operational tasks.

CI/CD ja käyttöönotot
GitLab CI Jenkins Git

Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and improving software delivery processes.

Valvonta ja tuotantoympäristöt

System monitoring, incident handling, and production environment operations with a focus on availability, performance, and reliability.

Yhteistyö ja työkalut
Jira Confluence Slack

Daily use for task management, documentation, and communication in distributed teams.

Koulutus

Insinööri (AMK), ohjelmistotekniikka
JAMK University of Applied Sciences · 2007 – 2013

Specialization in embedded systems and game programming. Thesis: Setting up a small office network.

Vaihto-opinnot · KMUTT
King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi · 2010

Exchange program focused on AI, robotics, and game development.

Minusta

I enjoy working in environments where reliability, clarity, and collaboration matter. I like partnering with developers, operations, and stakeholders to build systems that are stable, observable, and easy to work with.

I am comfortable in multicultural teams and have spent several years working abroad. I value clear communication, good documentation, and steady, practical problem-solving.