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Services
Embedded and IoT
Most important technologies
C/C++, Python, Embedded Linux, Yocto
Industry
Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment
“With the right attitude and desire to improve, the sky’s the limit, but having those qualities is pretty rare. What sets the best experts apart is that they think beyond individual tasks and know how to bring different elements together.”
Robert Taylor, Product Owner, KONE
Intelligent elevators require creative and systematic approach
Challenge
The development of modern solutions is a long-term endeavor and requires a lot from the developer.
Solution
In addition to extensive technical expertise, quality is ensured through creativity, effective communication, the right attitude, and a comprehensive understanding of the big picture.
Final result
Smooth transportation, high-quality user experiences and energy efficiency.
Demanding product development work
Currently, various KONE teams employ a total of four Rakettitiede software developers with excellence in C/C++, IoT, cloud technologies and build systems, such as Yocto. Rakettitiede’s consultants contribute to a variety of projects, including those related to lift control logic and specialised lifts.
Robert Taylor, Product Owner, Linux Platform at KONE is thrilled with the collaboration with Rakettitiede.
“Developer Hemmo Nieminen from Rakettitiede has been one of the key players in our team. He has introduced lots of ideas related to both the product and our working methods, in addition to which he has taken on the role of scrum master. The team seems to enjoy the calm way he runs the projects,” Taylor says.
“From a leader’s perspective, he is self-motivated and has a clear understanding of shared objectives without explicit guidance.”
“Sometimes programmers must show restraint when writing code.”
Juhana Leiwo, Rocket Scientist #25, Embedded Software Developer
A professional programmer takes pride in their work
Robert Taylor mentions Rakettitiede’s practice of regularly seeking feedback to ensure smooth operations.
“Rakettitiede obviously has great internal processes and salary transparency, which help with employee retention. From the viewpoint of the client, the fact that the consultants are happy and committed is really important,” he says.
Taylor reveals that what he looks for in a software developer is the right attitude and dedication to both the quality of their work and streamlined processes.
“There’s a big difference between people who really care about what they do and those who only do the bare minimum. With the right attitude and desire to improve, the sky’s the limit, but having those qualities is pretty rare. Obviously, reliability and creativity are important too. What sets the best experts apart is that they think beyond individual tasks and know how to bring different elements together,” Taylor says.
“A person’s professionalism becomes apparent in how they ensure that everything is in order and well thought-out throughout the process. That’s when you know you can trust the quality of the outcome as well.”
Robert Taylor, Product Owner, KONE
You have to understand the system before you make changes to it
Juhana Leiwo, Rocket Scientist #24, has worked at KONE for three years and he truly appreciates long-term customer relationships.
The longer a programmer works with the same client, the better he understands the big picture and learns to solve and anticipate challenges – even in highly specific fields.
“Patience also comes into play when a programmer must learn to delve into code written by someone else, even if it initially doesn’t align with their preferred approach. Usually there’s a reason why things are done the way they are.”
According to Juhana Leiwo, the most demanding thing is to try not to create more complexity in the system.
“Sometimes programmers must show restraint when writing code. My development philosophy is: first understand what others have done and what has been asked of you. Keep all that in mind and accurately carry out the implementation according to the specifications given. Finally, in the implementation, make as few complex structures as possible,” Leiwo says.
Juhana Leiwo believes that high-quality product development work requires the programmer to have both patience and the ability to keep track of numerous things at once.
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