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

2. 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

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. 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?

6. 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?

7. 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!