Ari Talala is a software developer with extensive experience in software development and testing. Currently employed at HiQ Finland since April 2024, Ari specializes in developing regression tests using Robot Framework and Selenium Library, and has experience in feature release acceptance testing. Previous roles include software development at Ambientia (April 2021 - April 2024), where Ari focused on software test automation, and Welapro Oy (April 2016 - January 2021), which involved Android development and backend systems with Node.js and MySQL. Early career experiences include a trainee position at Finwe Ltd., module testing at Nokia Solutions and Networks, and programming work at Tulitaru and the University of Oulu. Ari holds a Master's degree in Information Processing Science from the University of Oulu, completed in 2014.