Joona Korhonen

I’ve gone from soldering circuits to monitoring systems — still making things work.

I’m a SaaSOps Engineer who keeps a close eye on systems, some might even say my nickname could be “I like to watch.” With two years in SaaSOps and three as a System Specialist before that, I’ve worked across IT and DevOps, building internal tools that make teams faster and systems more reliable. These days, my focus is on monitoring and logging our infrastructure and products, turning metrics into insights that keep everything running smoothly. Before diving into ops and automation, I spent 13 years as a Service Technician, repairing everything from TVs and home theaters to vacuum cleaners and coffee makers, which taught me that every system, whether hardware or cloud, behaves best when cared for properly.

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About Me

I'm a SaaSOps Engineer with a habit of keeping things running — from cloud infrastructure to the smallest automation scripts. I've spent the past few years making systems more stable, visible, and self-sufficient, building internal tools and taking ownership of monitoring and logging across both infrastructure and product environments.

Before that, I worked as a System Specialist for three years, diving into DevOps and IT operations — finding ways to bridge teams and reduce friction through smarter tooling and automation. And long before the cloud days, I spent 13 years as a Service Technician, repairing everything from televisions and home theaters to vacuum cleaners and coffee machines. Turns out, whether it's a broken circuit board or an overloaded cluster, the principle's the same: understand the system, fix the root cause, make it better than before. These days, my focus is on visibility and reliability — you might say my unofficial title could be "I like to watch" (strictly in the observability sense, of course).

5
Years Experience in IT/OPS

13
Years of experience as a Service Technician

Work Experience

SaaSops Engineer

Visma Sirius Oy 2024 - Present

Transitioned from traditional IT responsibilities to primarily focusing on monitoring, logging, and observability of infrastructure and applications, while continuing to develop internal tools and automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

Logging Monitoring Php Azure Powershell SQL Jira Statuspage.io Confluence

System specialist / DevOps Engineer

Visma Real Estate Oy 2020 - 2024

Began my IT-career in internal IT support and gradually transitioned towards DevOps responsibilities while continuing to manage internal IT tasks. I have been deeply involved in developing internal tools and automation to improve efficiency and streamline operations.

Salesforce Powershell Confluence

Service Technician

Infocare Oy / Infocare Workshop Oy / Elcare Nordic Oy 2008 - 2020

Responsible for repairing and managing warranty and out-of-warranty electronic devices, with additional responsibilities for customer service and support.

Soldering Problem solving Communication

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (Business Information Technology)

Laurea

2020 - 2022

Studies combines core business studies with flexible complementary courses, allowing specialization in digital marketing, financial management, or business information technology. The programme emphasizes practical learning through real projects and offers opportunities to gain IT-related industry certifications. It equips students with both business and digital skills, including analytics, business intelligence, and digital service development, preparing graduates for modern technology-driven business environments.

Programming basics course

JAMK University of Applied Sciences

2019 - 2019

Intensive 4 month program covering basics from c++, c#, sql, HTML 5, css and php

Non-commissioned officer course

Finnish Defence Forces

2006-2007

A two-phase leadership training program that prepares conscripts for NCO roles, which focus on practical skills and leading a section

Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology

Varia vocational college

2003-2007

Intensive 12-week program covering modern web development technologies including React, Node.js, and database design.

Skills & Technologies

Technical Skills

Powershell

Python

Java

SQL

Design & Tools

Photoshop VS Code Git Docker Jira Confluence Salesforce Zabbix Graylog Slack

Soft Skills

Leadership Communication Problem Solving Team Collaboration Project Management

Example project

Computer Installation Tool

Automating and standardizing the new computer installation process

Powershell Windows PHP REST API SQL

Computer Monitoring Tool

Tool for monitoring computer installed software, updates, hardware, users... and other data like that

Powershell Windows PHP REST API SQL

Interests & Hobbies

Photography

Capturing moments and exploring creative composition techniques.

Travel

Exploring new cultures and destinations. Visited 25+ countries and always planning the next adventure.

Music

I actively play drums and have a strong appreciation for heavy music, particularly bands such as Arch Enemy, Soilwork, Diablo, and Raised Fist.

Coding

Sometimes I mess around with projects using Raspberry Pi, ESP32 boards, or other coding-related gadgets.

SAR Dog Trainning

I conduct weekly training sessions with my dog, focusing on skills required for search and rescue certification. This ongoing commitment supports its development toward official SAR qualification through structured training and practical exercises.

Bicycles

I'm passionate about mountain biking and have developed comprehensive expertise in bicycle maintenance and restoration. Through self-directed learning, I've acquired proficiency in bike repairs and have successfully restored several vintage bicycles for personal use. My enthusiasm for trail riding and cycling extends to both technical skill development and outdoor adventure.