Interview with Fortum representative Johannes Heikkinen Recruiter for IT Systems of Power Solutions

Who did we interview? Johannes Heikkinen Graduated from TKK 2012 (Helsinki University of Technology, known as Aalto currently) Began his career at Fortum 2008 Software Architect, became Team Leader since last year

What did we try to find out? We asked Johannes to provide his personal opinions on two topics: What is a Full Stack Developer in his Unit? What technical skills / qualifications did he see necessary for this position? What generic skills did he see beneficial for this position? Skills as an employee for Fortum in his Unit What technical skills / qualifications did he see beneficial for working with Fortum in his Unit? What generic skills did he see beneficial for working with Fortum in his Unit?

Our findings: Full Stack Developer 1 Johannes listed these skills as relevant: Databases Software Architecture Back End (Web) Front End DevOps Testing Consulting (Requirements Engineering) True ”Full Stack” doesn’t exist: Too broad! Role emphasis based on skills What technical skills / qualifications did he see necessary for this position?

Our findings: Full Stack Developer 2 Communication Skills Ability to share knowledge and ideas within the Unit / Team Argumentation skills Teamwork Skills Ability to contribute / coordinate with colleagues What generic skills did he see beneficial for this position?

Our Findings: As a worker in Fortum 1 & 2 From the perspective of Johannes’ Unit In general, it depends a lot in which unit you are working at However, we were able to list these attributes: Problem solving skills Flexibility Ability to learn and maintain constant learning Responsibility of your own learning outside of work Professional literature (articles, books, journals, studies) Keeping contact with colleagues (inside and outside of company) In addition to self-learning, company often provides various trainings What technical skills / qualifications did he see beneficial for working with Fortum in his Unit? What generic skills did he see beneficial for working with Fortum in his Unit?

Keep learning, don’t stop after graduation! Reflection Our study tracks were well aligned with the expectations of what Johannes saw as necessary to be part of his team / Unit Keep learning, don’t stop after graduation!