The past year of my life has been like no other and certainly not what I expected. After working as the IT coordinator of KY for a bit over a year now, I think that IT is the most vital sector at KY. Or at least nothing would work without it. The IT coordinator is the person responsible for it all: Website, membership register, computers, cameras, networks, speakers, lights, projectors and so on. It’s a lot to take in and I don’t think that one person could even know everything there is to know about KY’s IT. Luckily, we have a huge community to support us through difficulties.
However, one doesn’t really need any previous knowledge. The willingness to learn is by far the most important thing. It almost seems as if the IT coordinator’s job is to just be a better learner than the others. Listing the skills I've learned during my time as KY’s IT coordinator would take ages, but the general ability to comprehend and manage big IT systems and tech related entities while working on many projects simultaneously has been the most difficult yet rewarding part of the job.
Needless to say, I have learnt a lot. Project management, leadership, teamwork and ‘customer’ service might be the most prominent things. I have also gained a lot of substance knowledge as well, ranging from audio recording and videography to coding and all the way to creating a website or designing digital services. I even learnt quite a bit about product and project design.
My most important stakeholders outside the KY Office have been KY Tech and other KY’s volunteers who oversee technology at events. IT being the vice-chair and secretary of the Academic Affairs committee (KOVA) means that I have worked with them a couple of times a week, but also joined them in different free time activities like appros etc.. Naturally, I’ve also learnt a lot about academic affair handling and improving.
Being the IT-coordinator of KY brings a lot of responsibility, but even more freedom and resources to do what you find interesting and to do things just the way you want. Finding a job with even close to the same amount of variation might just be impossible. Here’s a picture of me with the traditional rock of CORE and a pike.
Spring is here, enjoy it! But don’t forget to apply!
If you want to know more about working at KY or the responsibilities of the IT Coordinator, feel free to contact me!
Rasmus Räsänen
IT Coordinator 2021-2022
rasmus.rasanen@ky.fi
+358 44 5505696
TG @rasmusrasanen
Comments from Weixin, Board member responsible for Academic Affairs:
It has been dynamic and wonderful working with Rasmus throughout the spring! We have been taking care of the Academic Affairs Committee, KOVA, since the turn of the year. This consists of a lot of work including recruiting new members, brainstorming the whole committee year, and arranging fun get togethers for the whole KOVA just naming a few. It is extremely important to have someone to share your ideas and worries – Rasmus has been this person for me! All of this would not have been possible alone and therefore I want to give a big and warm thanks to Rasmus.
And you, who wondered if you would become the KY’s next IT-coordinator - this is your chance to become a member of the KY office’s orange and green family, change to make a decision of your lifetime. Do not hesitate! Apply!"
Comments from Laura, Board member responsible for Brand, Communications:
"When I started as a board member in January, I knew that there would be a couple of big projects to be finished in spring and summer. I have been working with Rasmus regarding our new website and resource calendar, and his informed views on matters have brought a lot to the table. We have also had a lot of fun, laughed a lot at Espilä and, undoubtedly, drank tons of litres of coffee. A majority of his work with TEKNISTÄ :D aka KY Tech committee has not been visible to me, but I’m super grateful for all the big projects and precious work that they have done this year.
Communications sector at KY is the biggest and the best sector and I’m looking forward to welcoming the new IT coordinator to “Piireistä parhain” in August <3"
