#AtoZFellow of the Month: Lauri Pirttimäki

Who are you?

I’m Lauri Pirttimäki, originally from Pirkkala. Hi there!

What do you do at AtoZ, and how long have you been an #AtoZfellow?

I’ve been an #AtoZfellow for about a year and a half, working as an application developer. During that time, I’ve gotten to do all sorts of things — from app and AI development to improving usability.

How did you end up at AtoZ?

I joined the company through a friend. He had planted the idea a couple of years earlier, and when it came time to change jobs, I decided to ask about it — and it worked out great! I was ready to take a short break, but it was also nice to jump straight into new challenges.

What’s the best thing about your job?

Great colleagues and meaningful work — that’s the essence of it.

Share a technical tidbit related to your field or something you’re currently excited about.

I’m interested in user experience and design, and last year I completed a Google course related to that. Now it’s nice to face real challenges to put those learnings into practice!

If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be?

There are lots of good options… but the ability to fly or to heal would be amazing.

What skill would you like to learn next?

I’d like to study Japanese to a fluent, conversational level.

What song best describes your life right now?

“Coalescence” by Chris Christodoulou, from the game Risk of Rain, was the first that came to mind.

If you could spend a day with anyone, who would it be and why?

It would be interesting to spend a day with Masahiro Sakurai. He’d have a lot of fascinating things to say about video games.

What’s the best thing about AtoZ?

I like the #AtoZpeople and appreciate the low organizational hierarchy we have.

Tell us a surprising fact about yourself that most people wouldn’t guess.

As a kid, I used to do a bit of breakdancing — and it was a lot of fun!

What do you like to do most in your free time?

Game development, role-playing, and gaming with friends are my top picks. Petting my dog is also high on the list.

If you were an animal, what would you be and why?

I’d probably be some kind of independent herding dog.

Finally, share your funniest memory from AtoZ.

No specific moment comes to mind, but it’s always fun with colleagues — whether it’s Monday or Friday.

Any message for the readers?

Have a great autumn — let’s keep the flag flying high!🍂