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About the Book
The Grind – An IT Consultant’s Handbook is the ultimate guide to thriving in the world of modern IT.
Drawing on two decades of hands-on experience, Vesa Tähkävuori introduces a comprehensive system built around twelve key areas of the IT consultant’s craft—a blueprint for mastering the profession.
The Grind is designed to benefit you throughout your entire career. While individual technologies come and go, the timeless topics discussed in the book will continue to set thriving consultants apart from those who merely scrape by.
Among other things, you will learn how to:
• Prepare physically and mentally to achieve peak performance
• Solve complex IT problems faster and more effectively with proven methodologies
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Adapt your working style for the AI era without losing your core skillset
To bring it all together, you will build the skills to steer your career deliberately for lasting success—and find inspiration to keep growing for decades to come.
Ready to take your career to new heights? Step into The Grind.
About the Author
Vesa Tähkävuori is an IT professional with over two decades of experience in the field. His career spans a broad range of roles, including backend developer, frontend developer, cloud specialist, solution architect, and technical project manager, giving him a comprehensive understanding of both technology and the people working in IT.
Vesa is a proud father of one, a fitness enthusiast, an avid reader, and a chess player. Outside of his work in IT, he also organizes free badminton, basketball, and walking events around Helsinki.