Ville Turku, Data & Product Practitioner
C2 (Proficiency) English
Middle (3-5 years)
Summary
Software engineer with proven expertise in designing robust machine learning and data pipeline components. Key experiences include leading the integration of an agentic AI decisioning solution at Braze and crafting data strategies at WE Foundation. Technically proficient in Python, SQL, Spark, and GCP, with strong foundations in software engineering principles for scalability and maintainability. Demonstrated leadership in advancing team culture, significantly reducing model downtimes at SOK. Credited with innovating AI-driven scheduling solutions at Quinyx, contributing over €350K in annual recurring revenue. Currently finalizing a Master's degree in Business Analytics with hands-on application of Business Intelligence, analytics, and data modeling, poised to deliver high-impact results in technology-driven roles.
Main Skills
Python
SQL
Apache Spark
Google BigQuery
FastAPI
AI & Machine Learning
Programming Languages
Java Frameworks
Scala Frameworks
Python Frameworks
.NET Platform
Data Analysis and Visualization Technologies
Databases & Management Systems / ORM
Cloud Platforms, Services & Computing
Google Cloud Platform
Industry Domain Experience
UI/UX/Wireframing
SDK / API and Integrations
Methodologies, Paradigms and Patterns
Virtualization, Containers and Orchestration
Other Technical Skills
Work Experience
Data Scientist, Retail Assortment and Space Management Analytics
Duration: January 2023 - October 2023
Summary: Analyzed diverse data sources for retail assortment and space management domain recommendations.
Responsibilities: Analysed data (time-series, lift analyses, clustering, Markov chains), developed self-service analytics tools and reports for category and space management, automated manual processes, ensured robustness of data models.
Technologies: R, SQL, Snowflake, Power BI, Python
Data Scientist / Product Owner, Data Science Solutions for Advertising and Customer Insights
Duration: November 2023 - August 2024
Summary: Delivered and improved end-to-end data science solutions for advertising and customer insights.
Responsibilities: Managed a team of data scientists and engineers, led project execution, streamlined tooling and processes with data teams, enhanced solution robustness.
Technologies: Python, SQL, AWS, Spark, scikit-learn
Data Scientist / Product Owner, Social Inclusion and Equity Transparency Platform
Duration: August 2024 - March 2025
Summary: Facilitated product development for transparency of social inclusion and equity in freetime activities.
Responsibilities: Led data strategy and product development, built data platform, implemented data pipelines, established data-driven culture, conducted BI PoCs.
Technologies: GCP, Kubernetes, Dagster, Terraform, Python, SQL, dbt, dlt, BigQuery, Looker Studio
AI Technical Consultant, AI-Driven Workforce Scheduling Solutions
Duration: April 2022 - December 2022
Summary: Designed workforce scheduling AI solutions and established knowledge-sharing forums.
Responsibilities: Designed and implemented AI-driven workforce scheduling solutions, provided technical advisory to sales, improved product quality, served as an AI subject matter expert.
Technologies: Python, JavaScript, AWS
Junior Product Specialist, Financial Data Modeling and Integrity Improvements
Duration: October 2021 - April 2022
Summary: Built income statement analysis model and improved data integrity for financial datasets.
Responsibilities: Built an income statement analysis model for a credit provider, resolved data integrity issues, supported customers, and contributed to recruitment efforts.
Technologies: Excel/VBA, Python, SQL, MySQL
Machine Learning Engineer, OfferFit by Braze AI Decisioning Component Development
Duration: March 2025 - Present
Summary: Developed machine learning solutions for a personalized customer outreach product.
Responsibilities: Designed and developed components for agentic AI decisioning, collaborated with teams, supported client-facing implementation, and led related initiatives.
Technologies: Python, SQL, Spark, BigQuery, FastAPI, NodeJS
Education
- Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration
- Major in Information and Services Management (Business Analytics), Minor in Systems and Operations Research. Coursework completed, thesis pending (90/120 ECTS).
- February 2021 - Present
- Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration
- Major in International Business, Minor in Information and Supply Chain Management. Exchange to Tilburg University.
- September 2018 - February 2021