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title: Mikko Karttunen – taking the next career step
description: When Mikko started working at Vincit, it was his first “proper” job. He joined as a developer, working with Angular, Node.js, Python, AWS, and Postgres. But just 10 months into his first project, the role of Project Lead opened up and Mikko jumped on the chance to apply for it.
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# [Mikko Karttunen – taking the next career step](https://www.vincit.com/vincit-career-stories/mikko-karttunen-taking-the-next-career-step)

 Written by [Riikka Lintukangas](https://www.vincit.com/vincit-career-stories/author/riikka-lintukangas) | Dec 4, 2024 11:59:49 AM

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