Summary
Mika Laihanen is a Senior Software Developer based in Tampere, Finland, with seven years of professional experience building React front-ends, Node.js APIs, and search solutions using Solr. At Nokia since 2021, he combines practical web engineering with a background of over a decade in technical communication and deep familiarity with DITA tooling, which helps him translate complex requirements into clear, maintainable systems. A lifelong learner, he stays current through hands-on courses and resources (Frontend Masters, Epic React, CSS for JS) and brings that curiosity into pragmatic, well-structured code. Outside work he ships hobby game prototypes in Godot and experiments with VR on an Oculus Quest, reflecting a playful approach to prototyping and UX.
7 years of coding experience
English, Finnish, Swedish, German