Sander Pikhoff

Software Engineer | Technical Lead

github.com/spikhoff
Profile

Experienced software engineer with 15+ years designing and building real-time, networked systems in C++ and Python. Solid expertise in Linux environments, systems integration, and automated infrastructure. Collaborative team player across software, DevOps, and architecture domains — delivering robust, secure, and maintainable solutions. Passionate about simplicity, correctness, and reliability in software design.

Professional Experience

Telia Eesti AS

Software Developer

Tallinn, Estonia

2026-04 – Present

Software development at Telia Eesti AS.

Milrem AS

Software Engineer

Tallinn, Estonia

2020 – 2025
  • Designed and implemented real-time control, communication, and human-machine interface software for autonomous vehicle systems.
  • Developed Python/C++ modules for telemetry, data, and video streaming.
  • Utilized Linux networking, TCP/UDP, and CAN-BUS to ensure reliability and fault tolerance.
  • Collaborated with systems engineers and architects to integrate automation, monitoring, and secure communication layers.
  • Contributed to CI/CD pipelines, continuous testing, and deployment processes.
C++PythonLinuxTCP/IPUDPCAN-BUSGStreamerCI/CDTelemetry
Guaana OÜ

Lead Developer

Tallinn, Estonia

2015 – 2020
  • Led the design and implementation of a cloud-based collaboration platform (guaana.com).
  • Architected scalable backend services using TypeScript/Node.js, deployed with Docker and AWS.
  • Built end-to-end CI/CD pipelines and automated infrastructure with Linux and AWS Cloud tools.
  • Defined technical roadmaps, mentored engineers, and drove secure, scalable architecture decisions.
TypeScriptNode.jsDockerAWSCI/CDLinuxSystem Architecture
Wiseman Interactive OÜ

Software Developer

Tallinn, Estonia

2010 – 2015
  • Developed and maintained client-facing web and Perl backend systems emphasizing reliability and maintainability.
  • Delivered solutions using JavaScript, Java, and Python backends.
  • Participated in agile delivery, client collaboration, and iterative deployment cycles.
JavaScriptJavaPythonPerlAgile

Education

Jõhvi Gümnasium

Secondary Education

Technical Skills

Languages
Rust, Python, C++, Go, Perl, Java, C#, TypeScript
Systems & Tools
Linux, Podman, Git, Jenkins, AWS, GStreamer, Unreal Engine 5
Networking
TCP/IP, TLS, UDP, CAN-BUS, Load Balancing, Wireshark
Automation & Monitoring
CI/CD, Scripting, Virtualization, Cloud Platforms (AWS, Google Cloud)
Domains
Real-time Systems, Embedded Software, Networked Communication, System Architecture
Core Strengths
Reliable Delivery, Problem Solving, Cross-Team Collaboration, Technical Leadership

Languages

  • EstonianNative
  • EnglishFluent