){kind=icon}
We can no longer say that the jobs will stay the same 10 years from now, so we need to constantly re-evaluate our options based on reality and what is available out there. - Krittika Varmann
About me
I’m Krittika Varmann, a Senior Cloud and AI Developer at F-Secure. At heart, I’m an engineer who loves solving problems – often more for the journey than the destination.
I’ve always been driven by the desire to make a tangible impact, which is why I chose industrial innovation over academia. Applying AI to real-life problems feels far more fulfilling to me. I’m also fascinated by human behavior – from cognitive biases to communication and persuasion – and spend a lot of time reading and reflecting on how psychology intersects with tech and daily life. When I’m not working, I enjoy board games, winter swimming, baking, and trips to the sauna.
On my path to F-Secure
With seven years of experience across machine learning, data, and cloud, my career has been shaped by curiosity and a desire to future-proof myself. I started at the University of Eastern Finland as a researcher and coordinator, then moved to Kone as a data scientist before transitioning into data engineering. That shift was deliberate – I wanted to understand the full data pipeline and stay aligned with evolving industry demands.
After four years at Kone, I spent some time at Sanoma as a cloud engineer before joining F-Secure. The decision to move was grounded in my belief that cyber security is one of the most critical domains today – and it will only grow in importance.
F-Secure stood out to me because it’s a company where the product is the code. There’s a clear focus on building high-quality, production-grade software – something that resonates deeply with me. My current role allows me to bring together everything I’ve learned so far: API development, ML modelling, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and more. On top of that, I get to work with some truly inspiring colleagues.
Strategic approach to learning
Strategic decisions have shaped my academic and career choices. Coming from a highly competitive environment in India, I sought alternative fields where I could stand out. Instead of pursuing computer science or electronics engineering, I chose printing engineering, where competition was lower, allowing me to excel in this field and still have time to acquire other skills like studying German and Mandarin.
I proactively reached out to professors worldwide, securing unique job opportunities. These experiences had a snowball effect: my internship in China and my German language studies strengthened my application for DAAD scholarship, which in turn positively affected my application for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship to do my master’s degree.
Maximizing future options
My advice: always work to maximize your future options. It’s easy to fall into a routine, but I believe in staying adaptable. Like Morgan Housel says in The Psychology of Money, real wealth is having the freedom to choose how you spend your time and with whom. That’s the kind of freedom I strive for.
Many people stay in one job for decades, which works for some, but I prefer versatility. If I ever wake up feeling unfulfilled, I want the flexibility to switch paths. Without the foundational work I put in early on, making transitions would have felt overwhelming.
We can no longer say that the jobs will stay the same 10 years from now, so we need to constantly re-evaluate our options based on reality. In a world where technology evolves rapidly and jobs become obsolete, adaptability is crucial. You can either stay in your comfort zone and risk stagnation – or embrace change and continuously challenge yourself. Choosing the struggle that aligns with your long-term goals is key.