Said about me
I’ve had hundreds of great colleagues along the years. But if I had to choose one, I wouldn’t even need to think: Aku is the best colleague I’ve ever had the chance to work with.
His ability to grasp vast, complex sets of topics is in itself mind-blowing. Still, I was the most awe-struck about his skill in helping us others to understand those topics as well. I believe I am at least twice the human being and employee when working with Aku than without him.
So if you hire him: for Heaven’s sake, hire me too! This way you would not only get one, but a bunch of great new teammates.
Antti Tuomola
Sales and marketing, worked together at ResQ Club (2018-2019)
Lord of the manor, Jollaksen kartano
So many good memories: discussing new features and having great discussions on the product; many offsites with great arrangements; top-notch communication skills in a Slack-driven company; playing, in perfect trombone-bass unison, a rendition of “Everybody” by the Backstreet Boys, for our colleagues to sing in an all-night karaoke jam.
Jaakko Koskenkorva
Developer, worked together at ResQ Club (2017-2019)
Master of ceremony, Koskenkorvan Trahteeri
Aku has definitely been one of the most valuable people in turning ResQ Club from a “buzzy little startup” into an actual company where things and processes can be constantly developed. He can always see the forest from the trees, but also have fun while at it. He’s also one of the most supportive colleagues I’ve ever had, and is always willing to help anyone with any work related issues. He has managed to somehow make all of us a little bit better versions of ourselves.
I can 100% recommend Aku for any company!
Meri-Helene Mikkola
Marketing, worked together at ResQ Club (2017-2019)
Aku excels in creating the conditions for success that many teams lack: forming a shared understanding of the big picture, finding the most effective way to deliver value together, and keeping everyone focused and empowered to make it happen. Aku fosters a collaborative, trusting and ambitious atmosphere, without forgetting to stop and enjoy the successes along the way.
Working with Aku had a huge positive impact on my career, and made me understand that the usual suckiness of software project management is not a necessary condition. Hats off to Aku and congratulations to anyone who has a chance to work with him!
Ian Tuomi
Developer, worked together at Frank Students (2016)
Co-founder, Perspective Feedback
Aku is capable of accomplishing a wide variety of things with incredible efficiency and good at fostering company culture. He is also great in making random posters of people. I’m very proud to say this is a tradition that was carried on after he left (and still is after three years…). More or less the only negative thing was that he left the company.
Niklas Lahti
CEO, hired and managed Aku twice at Nord Software (2013-2016)
There are many different varieties of client stakeholder profiles — but Aku was by far the best project owner we have ever worked with.
Apart from a set of excellent project and team management abilities, he has an ability to deeply understand both the technical and the business side of a project and communicate his wishes crystal clear. In our experience that is a supremely rare skill which already on its own would qualify him for even the most complex of leadership challenges.
We would jump at an opportunity to work with him again.
Thomas in’t Veld
Worked with Aku on building a sophisticated data analytics infrastructure and reporting toolsuite for ResQ Club (2019)
Co-founder and CEO, Tasman Analytics
Ever since the first meeting, it was clear that Aku is very knowledgeable and would be a huge asset to our company. He has given and continues to give us invaluable strategic advice and a clearer direction in general.
Lin Hwang & Muhammad Farras
Aku advises Lin and Farras at DamoGO (2019-)
Co-founders, DamoGO