Linda Liukas

Writer, Computer Programmer, Storyteller

Finnish Finland

Quick Info

ProfessionWriter, Computer Programmer, Storyteller
NationalityFinnish
Date of Birth17/08/1986
Age39 years
BirthplaceFinland

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Physical Stats & More

Height153 cm
Weight50 kg
Eye ColorDark Blue/Hazel
Hair ColorExtra Light Ash Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityAalto University, Stanford University
DegreeEngineering, Product Engineering

Personal Life

Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Photography
  • Sketching
  • Reading

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date29/08/2016

Family

HusbandVille Vesterinen
ParentsNames Not Known
Siblings1, Name

Favourites

Favourite Actors
  • Tom Cruise
  • Vin Diesel
Favourite Actresses
  • Emma Stone
  • Jennifer Aniston
  • Scarlett Johansson
Favourite MovieHarry Potter
Favourite DestinationHelsinki (Southern Capital of Finland)
Favourite Writers
  • Astrid Lindgren (Swedish)
  • Roald Dahl
  • Tove Jansson
  • Elena Ferrante
  • Tanizaki Junichiro
  • Hanya Yanagihara

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. She developed an interest in web design at the age of 13.
2. In 2001, she designed a webpage in Finnish dedicated to Al Gore.
3. She is the creative mind behind 'Hello Ruby', a book introducing kids to computers.
4. She co-established Rails Girls, a worldwide initiative focusing on teaching programming to girls.
5. Currently collaborates with Codecademy, an online learning platform.
6. Recipient of the 2013 Ruby Hero award and honored as the Digital Champion of Finland.
7. Her TEDx speech at CERN discussing children and technology has amassed over 1.5 million views.
8. Born and raised in Helsinki, Finland.
9. Her Hello Ruby children's book series has been translated into nearly 40 languages.
10. Forbes magazine included her in its list of Europe’s Top 50 Women in Tech.
11. She created a playground in Helsinki where kids can learn how computers work without a single screen.
12. She designs playgrounds and urban learning environments inspired by computer science.
13. She has lived in Paris since 2022.
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