System Builders Guild – the backbone of client success today and tomorrow

PUBLISHED 15.10.2024
CATEGORIES Technology
READING TIME 5 min 5 sec
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The rapidly changing digital landscape requires more than just adopting the latest technologies - it demands continuous innovation and an unwavering commitment to improving how we deliver value to you. The System Builders Guild is a key player in ensuring that the backend systems you rely on are robust and reliable today and future-proofed for tomorrow’s challenges. 

Led by highly experienced backend developers Joonas Meriläinen (long-time AI enthusiast) and Guntis Jakovins (Quality Assurance expert by heart), this team is harnessing the latest advancements like AI, automating quality assurance, and exploring new frameworks like Flutter. This ensures that the systems supporting your business are efficient, scalable, and designed with your business goals and future needs in mind.

Future-proofing your backend systems

Our commitment to forward-thinking backend development means we are always looking for ways to improve the digital that powers your business. Whether through adopting AI tools, developing new frameworks like Flutter, or contributing to the open-source community with projects like Drupal Starshot, the System Builders Guild is focused on ensuring that your systems are ready to meet the demands of tomorrow. By proactively integrating cutting-edge technologies and refining internal processes, we ensure that you can rely on scalable, efficient systems that support your growth and innovation.

*Guilds at Mearra

At Mearra, guilds are specialized teams that focus on key competencies, ensuring continuous development and innovation in their areas of expertise. The guilds are more than just communities of practice - they are the core of our service delivery model, driving knowledge sharing, talent development, and creating solutions that benefit you, the client. Each guild is dedicated to specific technical or professional areas, fostering collaboration and ensuring that we deliver high-quality, tailored solutions.
 

The System Builders Guild consists of 20+ professionals and is led by Joonas Meriläinen and Guntis Jakovins. With over 13 years at Mearra, Joonas has a wealth of experience in backend development, having held roles ranging from Tech Lead to Scrum Master and Technical Architect. His passion for helping others grow drives his leadership within the guild. Guntis, who joined Mearra in 2015 (shortly after the release of Drupal 8), brings expertise in both Quality Assurance and Backend Development. As a Senior Backend Developer, he balances the needs of developers and the organization to ensure continuous improvement and high-quality delivery. Together, Joonas and Guntis guide the System Builders Guild as they push the boundaries of backend development, always focused on delivering scalable, innovative solutions that align with your business needs.

 

We are thrilled to introduce you to our System Builders. Stay tuned for our next articles, where we’ll explore other Guilds and their unique contribution to Mearra’s service offerings, delve into their role in client projects, and how their strategic goals align with the company’s vision for the future.

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Vesa Palmu

Vesa Palmu

CEO, Founder