Software development & AI
Real-world needs.
Working software.
I'm Elissei Hilakivi. I combine business understanding with AI-assisted software development to make everyday work run more smoothly.
Helsinki · Available for full-time work from 1 December 2026
Business needsPython & APIsAI-assisted developmentTesting & quality
01 / My work in practice
A real business.
A real problem to solve.
In the Carbit project, I've translated a repair shop's practical needs into business rules, a backend and a browser-based application.
Carbit OyIn development2026
More time for customers.
Less manual work.
Preparing a repair quote brings together the customer's message, parts, labour time and pricing. I'm building an application that helps with this preparation and brings the information together for staff to review.
My contribution: understanding user needs, defining business rules, building the Python/FastAPI backend and Finnish-language interface, and testing and documenting the implementation.
Request a project walkthrough ↗The quote preparation approach
01Customer service enquiryWhat work does the vehicle need?
02Information for the quoteScope of work, parts and pricing
03Human review and decisionStaff verify and approve
Conceptual workflow. Labour time is entered manually in the demo. CRM integration is planned for further development.
A closer look at the implementation
The backend is built with Python, FastAPI, Pydantic and SQLite. The browser interface uses HTML, CSS and JavaScript. AI supports message interpretation as well as the development process. Business rules and workflows are checked with pytest tests and code reviews. The project is under active development; a walkthrough can cover the working features and next steps.
02 / What I bring to a team
Understand the need.
Build and verify.
01Business comes first
I look at how work gets done and where time is spent. I turn user needs into clear requirements and workflows that can be implemented.
Processes · Business rules · Customer service
02End-to-end implementation
I work across the interface, backend and data storage. APIs connect the software to other systems.
Python · FastAPI · SQLite · Git / GitHub
03AI as a development tool
I use Claude and Codex in development. I guide the implementation, review the output and verify behaviour through tests and documentation.
Claude / Codex · OpenAI API · pytest
03 / The person behind the work
Practical experience.
Curiosity for technology.
ICT engineering studies · MetropoliaIn the final stages of my degree, which I can complete alongside work.
My background is in transport and logistics, where customer service, training colleagues and effective working practices are part of everyday life.
I bring the same practical approach to software development: I want to understand the user's work and build something that helps. In the Carbit project, this comes together with AI-assisted development.
I'm looking for a team where I can solve business problems with software and automation, and grow alongside other developers.
