Brainflight
Data solutions from the world of tomorrow
Brainflight is a one-man software development consultancy specializing in all things data.
Wherever you are in your data journey, I can help you. Let's make your data work for you!
Services
Strategy
Not sure where to start with your data initiatives? I can help you identify good areas for using your data and form a roadmap to take things forward.
I combine tech skills with a business background, so finding a common language with both business and development comes naturally.
Architecture
I have experience building data platforms in Azure and AWS, both from ground up and improving existing architecture, in multiple industries with different demands.
From designing the solution to implementing it with Infrastructure-as-Code, I've got your back.
Data Engineering
Getting data from your source systems to your analysts, data scientists, and end users is my bread and butter.
I can help you implement scalable solutions, from small PoC's, to large-scale implementations using serverless and parallel processing technologies.
Machine Learning
Where the rubber ultimately hits the road for many data initiatives.
I can help you test and implement both machine learning solutions and the MLOps platforms required for reaching production grade.
Recent projects
Hetki.ai – NLP Service Productization (04/2022)
Client: Hetki.ai (Finnish startup)
Responsibilities: Worked with Hetki to improve the performance of an NLP API ahead of launching their product
Key technologies: Python, machine learning, API development, Google Cloud
Banking - Azure Machine Learning Engineering (09/2021-)
Client: IT Services Provider, Banking R&D
Responsibilities: Working alongside Data Scientists to structure, scale, and publish Machine Learning solutions
Key technologies: Azure Machine Learning, Python, Databricks, other Azure data technologies
Retail - AWS Data Engineering (09/2021-)
Client: Large Finnish retail company
Responsibilites: Data Engineer in a team modernizing data warehousing and reporting for client's wholesale division.
Key technologies: Amazon Web Services, Terraform, Snowflake, Agile Data Engine
About me
Elias Vakkuri
Software consultant, owner
I design and build data platforms in the cloud. I've been working with digital strategy and solutions since 2014 and implementing data platforms in multiple industries and various public clouds since 2017.
With roots in both strategy consulting and tech, my biggest strength is versatility - I'm comfortable both designing new initiatives with business representatives and implementing them with developers. I'm most interested in AI for systemic change, e.g. in education, energy, industry.
Certifications:
Azure Certified Solutions Architect Expert
Azure Certified Data Engineer Associate
Azure Certified Data Scientist Associate
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate