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Lassi Niitlahti

ICT Specialist & Engineering Student

Specializing in Networking and Fiber Optics

About Me

ICT Specialist at Elmo in Tampere, providing enterprise network solutions including firewall deployments, fiber optic installations, and network infrastructure. I specialize in onsite technical support, wifi planning, and AV solutions including digital signage. Previously spent 8+ years at ACRELEC, advancing from Field Engineer to Team Leader, managing POS system installations across Finland.

My core skills include network and security infrastructure, technical troubleshooting and onsite support. I'm a logical, fact-oriented problem solver with a technical mindset. Currently studying Information and Communications Technology at LAB University while working full-time, maintaining a 4.54 GPA.

I approach challenges with confidence while staying open to feedback and learning. I value teamwork and bring a positive attitude to every project. Always interested in new opportunities to grow and expand my technical expertise.

My Journey

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Started Engineering Studies

Jul 2024

Bachelor of Engineering in ICT at LAB University (4.54 GPA, 106/240 ECTS completed)

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Joined Elmo

Oct 2022 - Present

ICT Specialist working with fiber optics installation and network infrastructure

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Leadership Role

Jul 2019 - Aug 2022

Field Engineer Team Leader at ACRELEC, managing technical teams and operations

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Cybersecurity Certifications

2022 - 2024

Achieved Fortinet Certified Associate Cybersecurity and Fundamentals certifications, strengthening network security expertise

Skills & Expertise

Core Competencies

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Network Administration

Advanced
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Fiber Optics

Advanced
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IT Hardware Support

Advanced

Technical Skills

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Linux Administration

Intermediate
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Network Security

Intermediate
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Python

Intermediate

Currently Learning

📚 Advanced Networking Protocols
📚 Cloud Infrastructure & Services
📚 Network Automation & Scripting

Experience

Work Experience

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ICT Specialist

Elmo

Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

Providing enterprise network solutions for businesses across Tampere region. Daily responsibilities include fiber optic installations and measurements, SFP module configuration, firewall deployments, wifi network planning and implementation, and AV solutions including digital signage systems. Work involves onsite technical support, connecting to property switches, ensuring optimal data transmission, and troubleshooting network infrastructure issues.

Fiber Optics Network Infrastructure SFP Modules Traceroute Technical Documentation
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Field Engineer Team Leader

ACRELEC

Jul 2019 - Aug 2022 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Led field engineering team supporting restaurant industry POS systems and equipment. Managed operations, technical documentation, and customer communications.

POS Systems IT Operations Service Management 3D Modeling Autodesk Fusion 360
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System Specialist

ACRELEC

Jul 2014 - Jun 2019 · 5 yrs

Started as Helpdesk/Field Engineer (2014-2016), progressed to Field Engineer (2016-2019). Provided hardware support, remote troubleshooting, and on-site installations.

Remote Support Helpdesk Hardware Troubleshooting Kiosk Systems

Education

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Bachelor of Engineering

LAB University of Applied Sciences

Jul 2024 - Jul 2028

Information and Communications Technology. Currently pursuing BE degree while working full-time. GPA: 4.54/5. Completed 106/240 ECTS (~1 year of studies). Focus on networking, cybersecurity, and technical communication. Balancing full-time work with academic excellence.

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Further Qualification

Koulutuskeskus Salpaus

2014 - 2016

Information Technology. 2-year apprenticeship program at ACRELEC Finland Oy.

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Vocational School

Koulutuskeskus Salpaus

2010 - 2013

Information and Communications Technology. ICT Technician qualification.

Projects & Portfolio

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Homelab Network Infrastructure

Personal homelab environment for networking experiments, virtualization, and hands-on learning. Running multiple VMs, network services, and test environments for exploring new technologies and practicing enterprise-level configurations in a controlled setting.

Proxmox Networking Virtualization Linux
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Unity Game Development

Exploring game development with Unity, creating terrain-based games and experimenting with realistic graphics techniques. Combining technical skills with creative 3D modeling to build interactive experiences and learn game engine fundamentals.

Unity C# 3D Modeling Game Development

My Sites & Projects

Explore my live web applications and projects hosted on niitlahti.fi domain

Certifications

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Fortinet Certified Associate Cybersecurity

Fortinet

Obtained: Oct 2024 · Expires: Oct 2026
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Introduction to IoT

Cisco

Obtained: Oct 2025
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Fortinet Certified Fundamentals Cybersecurity

Fortinet

Obtained: Dec 2022 · Expires: Oct 2026
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EFSET EXPRESS High Proficiency (CEFR C1/C2)

EF

English Proficiency Certification

Get In Touch

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Location

Tampere, Finland