Jaakko Hyöty

Software Engineer

Moving software systems from ideas and prototypes to secure, scalable production environments.

About Me

Bringing Ideas to Life, from Prototypes to Production

I am a builder at heart, driven by a passion for solving business problems through code. With a background in Computer Science and Business Technology Management, I bridge the gap between technical engineering and real-world business value.

I thrive in the space where technology meets strategic problem-solving. I love the puzzle of analyzing data patterns, designing system architectures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive features forward. I don't just write code to specifications; I dive deep into the domain to understand the "why" behind what we build.

Where I Deliver Value

Product Engineer

  • Focusing on robust software engineering, backend systems, and cloud provisioning.
  • Working closely with product management to design and ship features that matter.
  • Developing strong technical ownership to drive products from prototype to production.

AI Engineer

  • Implementing intelligent agentic workflows, smart systems, and custom LLM integrations.
  • Building machine learning applications and leveraging agentic frameworks.
  • Creating dynamic digital solutions grounded in AI technology.

Automation & Controls Engineering

  • Programming PLCs with Allen Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix) and custom control systems.
  • Designing intuitive, operator-focused HMI panels for real-time monitoring and control.
  • Integrating sensors, motor controls, and hardware communication protocols.

Forward Deployed Engineer

  • Rapidly understanding client business problems and clearing technical bottlenecks.
  • Integrating complex data flows between third-party APIs and client infrastructures.
  • Bridging the gap between external technologies and core organizational workflows.

Analyst

  • Applying computer science methodologies to extract multi-source market intelligence.
  • Designing analytical tools to underwrite complex financial deals (e.g. in real estate).
  • Synthesizing unstructured data patterns into actionable strategic insights.

How I Work

Production-Grade Infrastructure

I architect and provision highly available, production-ready environments using scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Regardless of the environment (cloud, hybrid or local), your systems remain stable and secure under load.

User-Centric UIs that Drive Adoption

I don't just build the backend. I design and develop front-end interfaces that ensure your users can easily adopt and interact with complex agentic workflows.

High-Velocity, Secure Execution

I leverage highly agentic coding workflows to multiply my output and iterate rapidly. This allows me to ship features faster while maintaining strict, secure development practices across the entire stack.

Technical Skills

Frontend Development
  • React
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Responsive Design
Backend & APIs
  • Python
  • FastAPI
  • Node.js
  • C++
  • SQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • REST APIs
Data & AI
  • ML/Deep Learning
  • LLM Integration
  • Data Visualization
  • PyTorch
  • LangChain
  • Embeddings
Cloud Infrastructure
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Terraform
  • Docker
  • Linux
  • CDN
  • IaC
  • Networking
  • CI/CD
  • Serverless
Software Engineering
  • Git
  • GitHub Actions
  • Agile
  • System Design
  • Testing
  • Event-Driven Architecture
  • Microservices

Selected Projects

Semantic YouTube Analytics with RAG
Semantic YouTube Analytics with RAGLearn More
Agentic Market Research
Agentic Market ResearchLearn More
Job Application Tracker
Job Application TrackerLearn More
Stock Price Forecasting
Stock Price ForecastingLearn More