Juho Vatanen

Software Developer - Consultant / Team lead
juho.vatanen@gmail.comHelsinkigithubArtstationLinkedin

Defense Simulation Engineer with over 4 years of experience bridging the gap between complex software architecture and military-grade simulation. Experience on creating custom solutions with HLA/DIS/STANAGs and C2 integrations.

Professional Experience

Tech Innovation Strategy Consultant
Accenture
Jun 2024Helsinki

Defence Simulation Engineer

  • C++ / cshell / Java / Python / HLA / NETN4 / DIS
  • Simulators (MACE, SWORD, JTLS-GO, SIMWORKS, CyberBOSS)
  • C2 Integrations / PCB Design / Procurements
  • Archimate 3 / Palantir
  • Engineering team lead
Tech Innovation Strategy Analyst
Accenture
Jan 2023 - Jun 2024Helsinki

Defence Simulation Engineer

Freelance Developer
Freelance
Nov 2020 - Jun 2024Oulu

Software Development

  • Unity / C#
  • Multiplayer (Mirror)
  • Mobile (iOS and Android) Development.
  • PlayFab
  • Firebase, Azure
Software Developer / Full-time
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023Oulu

Working on multiple products in development. - Mekiwi Oy

  • Unity / C#
  • Porting game to other platforms. (PSVR/PS4/5, Lesser known Android based VR Headsets)
  • VR, XR Development.
  • Mobile (iOS and Android) Development.
  • Automation/Jenkins CI Unity Lead
  • Photon Networking
Sysadmin / Programmer
Feb 2019 - Sep 2019

Sysadmin and programming simulator - Jaeger Brigade (VKY) Finnish Defence Forces

  • Reference: FDF SFC Mourujärvi:
  • PFC Juho Markus Vatanen has performed his military service at the Rovaniemi Anti-aircraft battalion of the Jaeger brigade s 1st Anti-aircraft battery as a programmer February 17, 2020 – September 16, 2020. The main assignment has been to program content for Bohemia Interactive Simulations VBS-simulator (Virtual Battle Space) and to provide technical support for simulator training. At the end of his military service, he has trained and guided new programmers to be his successors. He has trained his successors on using the development tools and trained them in the usage of VBS-simulator. Private first class Juho Markus Vatanen has shown commendable diligence, professional skills and know-how in the Finnish Defence Forces. I recommend him as a software developer and supervisory duties
Game Developer
Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

Mobile Game Developer

  • Developing multiplayer racing game for mobile.
Junior Game Developer / Part-time
Sep 2018 - Sep 2019Oulu

Worked on such title as Cave Digger and multiple other prototype projects.

  • Unity
  • C#
  • VR Development
  • 3D Modelling
  • Product

Education

Bachelors in Information Technology
Oulu University of Applied Sciences
Feb 2020 - May 2024
Exchange studies in Computer Sciences
Kyungpook National University
Sep 2021 - Dec 2022
Media-Assistant (Game Development and 3D Modelling)
Oulu Region Vocational College
Aug 2017 - Jun 2019

Technical Skills

Software Development
C++, C#, Java, PythonVR / XR DevelopmentWebSockets / RestAPIJavascript / TypescriptGit
Backend
MySQLMondoDBPostreSQL
Devops
JenkinsAWSAzureDockerHetznerVirtualizationOn-prem

Awards & Recognition

Yhteisöllisyyden Ylläpitäjä / Community administrator
Jääkäriprikaati / Jaeger Battalion / Finnnish Defence Forces

Certifications

Palantir Foundry Foundations
Palantir Technologies
2023-12-28
ArchiMate 3 Practitioner
The Open Group
2025-04-28
Claude Certified Architect
The Open Group
2026-04-29

Publications

Cave Digger 2: Dig Harder
Mekiwi
2021-09-14

Multiplayer VR mining game in alternative western setting. Read more: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1523510/Cave_Digger_2_Dig_Harder/

Cave Digger VR
Mekiwi
2018-05-10

VR mining game in alternative western setting. Read more: https://store.steampowered.com/app/844380/Cave_Digger_VR/

Operation Suentassu (XR Suomi KP31)
Mekiwi
2021-05-20

XR Suomi KP31 Simulation during Winter War. Read more: https://mekiwi.org/palvelut/mixed-reality-xr-mr/

Small Giant Game (VR Multiplayer)
Game jam
2019-05-20

VR Co-op multiplayer game. Created during 48h Game Jam Read More: https://v-s-p.itch.io/small-giant-game

Holomonsters (iOS/Android)
Mekiwi
2021-05-14

Mobile Game where you scan barcodes and try to collect all Monsters. Read More: https://holomons.com/

Interests

RC Planes/Drones
3D Printing
Open Source

References

Finnish Defence Forces: SFC Joonas Mourujärvi

Private first class Juho Markus Vatanen has performed his military service at the Rovaniemi Anti-aircraft battalion of the Jaeger brigade s 1st Anti-aircraft battery as a programmer February 17, 2020 – September 16, 2020. The main assignment has been to program content for Bohemia Interactive Simulations VBS-simulator (Virtual Battle Space) and to provide technical support for simulator training. At the end of his military service, he has trained and guided new programmers to be his successors. He has trained his successors on using the development tools and trained them in the usage of VBS-simulator. Private first class Juho Markus Vatanen has shown commendable diligence, professional skills and know-how in the Finnish Defence Forces. I recommend him as a software developer and supervisory duties