CV / About
Vincent Viitala - AI Engineer & Full‑Stack Developer. Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands.
Summary
Hands‑on builder shipping dependable AI systems end‑to‑end: data → modeling → product. Comfortable across Python/Java/JS, statistical inference, and systems thinking. Measured by outcomes.
Experience
Founder / Tech - TopicalBase Oy
- Led development and commercialization of a custom ERP for warehouses; evolving into a standardized, lower‑cost solution.
- Architected and deployed Azure backend + client‑facing data app; improved operations, data integrity, and engagement.
- Built GDPR‑compliant lead gen and sales intelligence; accelerated sales cycle and reduced manual effort.
Programmer - SHS Sähkö Oy
- Designed AutoCAD optimization plugin to auto‑place plugs via customizable rules; provided full‑control UI for engineers.
Board Director - Wannado Oy
- Quarterly AI market analysis and strategic counsel; translated research into actionable decisions and durable advantage.
CEO - Aiferno
- Launched and marketed a DTC store; shipped ~10 products and pivoted based on saturation signals.
- Self‑taught Python and Java; studied app economics and business models early.
Selected Projects
S&P 500 Trend Prediction using Ensemble Machine Learning
Predicted market direction on daily horizon with 53.6% accuracy over 97 years. Ensemble of LSTM, SVM, and Random Forest; interactive dashboard for pattern analysis and risk assessment.
Skills
Machine Learning · Time Series · Python · Predictive Analytics · Feature Engineering · Financial Data · Statistical Modeling · Docker · Scikit‑learn · Dashboarding
Multi‑Agent Game Decision System
Performance optimization for Frisian Draughts (checkers variant). Algorithm combination validated a 22‑point improvement in decision quality.
Skills
Agents · Machine Learning · Computer Simulations · Reinforcement Learning · Algorithm Design · Performance Analysis · Benchmarking · System Architecture · Software Engineering · Experimental Design
AI Golf Simulation
Built full golf simulation where AI achieved optimal performance vs traditional methods (3–5× fewer attempts). Demonstrated end‑to‑end performance optimization.
Skills
Java · Software Development · Algorithm Design · Problem Solving · Performance Optimization · System Architecture · Software Testing · Machine Learning · Computer Simulations
Student Performance Prediction System
Processed 18,321+ student records to impute grades and predict degree outcomes. Custom decision‑tree engines and visualization; outperformed GPA‑only baselines.
Skills
Machine Learning · Java · Algorithms · Data Pipelines · Statistics · From Scratch · First Principles Thinking · JavaFX
Education
BSc, Data Science & AI - GPA 3.7 (2024)
- Top‑3 student representative for the cohort.
- University infrastructure project improving PBL course↔project alignment.
- Projects: S&P 500 predictor (LSTM/SVM/RF); agent (MCTS + NNs); student success prediction.
- Hobbies: Climbing, Reading, Running.
High School Diploma - GPA 3.5
- Valedictorian (1/43). Exams: Mathematics, Physics, English, Language.
Skills
English Finnish Spanish (A2) Chinese (beginner)
Python Java Matlab
Mathematical Modelling Linear Programming Graph Theory Network Analysis Multivariable Calculus Linear Algebra Machine Learning NLP Statistics
Contact
Email: viitala.vincent@gmail.com · Tel: +358 400 251 058 · LinkedIn: vincent‑viitala