I am a seasoned full-stack developer with a proven track record in the iGaming industry, shipping features across PHP and JavaScript codebases and optimizing performance. I manage the entire development lifecycle, from coding new features to performance tuning and test automation, always aiming for clean, maintainable code and rapid, reliable releases. I thrive in fast-paced teams and enjoy solving complex problems with pragmatic, well-documented solutions. I take pride in writing clean, maintainable code and in quickly picking up new languages and tools. My background as a competitive Counter-Strike player gives me a unique perspective on product quality, collaboration, and performance under pressure, which translates into a proactive, team-oriented approach to software development.

Alec Koivanen

I am a seasoned full-stack developer with a proven track record in the iGaming industry, shipping features across PHP and JavaScript codebases and optimizing performance. I manage the entire development lifecycle, from coding new features to performance tuning and test automation, always aiming for clean, maintainable code and rapid, reliable releases. I thrive in fast-paced teams and enjoy solving complex problems with pragmatic, well-documented solutions. I take pride in writing clean, maintainable code and in quickly picking up new languages and tools. My background as a competitive Counter-Strike player gives me a unique perspective on product quality, collaboration, and performance under pressure, which translates into a proactive, team-oriented approach to software development.

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I am a seasoned full-stack developer with a proven track record in the iGaming industry, shipping features across PHP and JavaScript codebases and optimizing performance. I manage the entire development lifecycle, from coding new features to performance tuning and test automation, always aiming for clean, maintainable code and rapid, reliable releases. I thrive in fast-paced teams and enjoy solving complex problems with pragmatic, well-documented solutions.

I take pride in writing clean, maintainable code and in quickly picking up new languages and tools. My background as a competitive Counter-Strike player gives me a unique perspective on product quality, collaboration, and performance under pressure, which translates into a proactive, team-oriented approach to software development.

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Language

Finnish
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English
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Work Experience

Software Developer at Bojoko
May 1, 2020 - February 1, 2025
Contributed to the full-stack PHP/JavaScript codebase; shipped new features; resolved complex production bugs; improved load times and code quality through regular reviews; implemented AVIF and WebP image format support for the media library; automated test and deployment workflows; led performance optimizations.
Software Engineer (Intern) at Amerplast Tampere
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Shipped new product features across a modern PHP and JavaScript codebase; resolved production bugs; maintained code quality through code reviews; contributed to media library and asset workflows.

Education

at Tampere Vocational College Tredu
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet