Markus Talka

Web Developer & Software Industry Professional

About me

Welcome to my website. I am web developer and software industry professional, residing in Helsinki.

Currently I am happily employed at Columbia Road as a Managing Consultant, with an emphasis on creating measurable growth for our clients' businesses.

In my free time I am an avid guitar player, always wishing I had more time to spend practicing and composing music. I try to learn something new every day, and I try to stay curious to new things the world has to offer, despite whatever turmoil our times may bring.

Feel free to be in touch.

Work experience

Columbia Road

Helsinki

  • Managing Consultant (Nov 2025 - Present): Full-stack development, IT project leadership, recruiting and sales.
  • Senior Consultant (Jan 2023 - Oct 2025): Full-stack development, IT project leadership, and recruiting.
  • Consultant (Aug 2021 - Jan 2023): Full-stack development.

Ecraft

Espoo

  • Software Developer (Mar 2019 - Jul 2021): Developed progressive web applications with an emphasis on front-end, participated in project scope definition and customer interaction, and utilized agile methodologies.

Wärtsilä

Helsinki

  • Solution Expert PDM/PLM (Oct 2014 - Mar 2019): Managed project delivery, stakeholder communication, and ICT vendors. Created solution proposals, performed integration and system testing, and acted as a project track lead.
  • Trainee (May 2014 - Oct 2014): Performed PDM/PLM related work and testing coordination for the launch of a new solution.

ICT-Portti

Turku

  • Project Worker, intern (Aug 2013 - Nov 2013): Web design (HTML5, jQuery) and graphic design. Also handled project management duties and solution testing.

City of Lieto

Lieto

  • Intern (Mar 2012 - Jun 2012): Provided IT end-user support, software and hardware installations, and server maintenance.

Education

University of Turku

Turku

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) (2018 - 2021): Focused on software design, advanced programming techniques, software quality management, software security, privacy, and lean platform business design. Thesis: Study of Universal Requirements for a Platformized Augmented Reality Solution for Maintenance Tasks in Heavy Industry.

Turku Uni. of Applied Sciences

Turku

  • Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) (2010 - 2014): Specialized in multimedia technology. Covered usability and UI design, product development, programming (Java, databases, algorithms), augmented reality applications, networking (Cisco CCNA 1 & 2), Linux servers, relational databases, open source software, and human-computer interaction. Thesis: Development of augmented reality visualisation solutions.

Rangsit University

Bangkok, Thailand

  • Exchange Program (2012 - 2012): Attended Rangsit International College (RIC) in Bangkok, Thailand as part of an exchange program, contributing to international studies and collaboration.

Liedon lukio

Lieto

  • High School Diploma (2005 - 2008): Completed general upper secondary education.