Sampo’s work is on the area of modern software development and the changes brought by the startup scene. There the speed of software development cycles are increasing and with that the need for tighter user engagement. There is thus a clear need for new solutions for faster feedback mechanisms. Sampo’s work addressed the problem of how to produce an actionable set of tools and methods for using user-interaction data to aid responding to users’ needs in a faster pace in modern, fast-paced software development.
All set for an inspiring couple of hours of discussion with @samposuonsyrja defending and @JanBosch as the opponent #dissertation #datadriven #softwaredevelopment pic.twitter.com/zqak40tncu
— Outi Sievi-Korte (@outisievikorte) June 26, 2019
In Sampo’s dissertation, collecting feedback in a rapid pace is seen essential in order to enable data-driven software development. Many of the tools designed in the thesis have been integrated into the software systems of practitioners. Moreover, the results of the thesis highlights the opportunities and challenges of using user-interaction data making its use easier for software professionals.
Professor Bosch was a lively and entertaining opponent asking well-thoughtout and tough questions on Sampo’s work. Sampo defended his work very well and rose to the challenges posed by the opponent. The atmosphere of the defence was laid back and the discussion easy to follow also for those not experts in the field.
Congratulations Sampo 🎩
text by Terhi Kilamo
