Early Years
Creativity came first
Drawing and piano were a big part of my life from a young age. That creative side still shapes how I approach interfaces, detail, and visual balance.
Early Years
About Me
My Journey
A timeline of the moments that shaped how I think, create, teach, and build.
I’m Kevin Yako, founder of Yakoru. I build modern web applications with a focus on performance, maintainability, and clean user experience. My background in development, teaching, and creativity all meet in the way I design software today.
Foundation
Foundation
SKF Technical High School
This gave me an early technical base and helped connect structured problem solving with real-world industry.
University
Computer Science at the University of Gothenburg
Studying computer science gave me a stronger foundation in software development, systems thinking, and engineering discipline.
University
Teaching
Teaching
Teaching alongside development
Teaching sharpened how I explain complex topics, structure projects, and think from the perspective of the person using what I build.
Professional Work
Growing as a developer
Over the years I’ve focused on modern web development, maintainable architecture, integrations, performance, and clean UX.
Professional Work
Today
Today
Building Yakoru
Yakoru represents the way I want to work: modern solutions, thoughtful design, and software that feels polished from both the inside and outside.
Now
Where I’m headed
Every stage of my journey has shaped the way I think about building - with clarity, curiosity, and care for both the technical and visual side of the experience. Today, I bring those values into Yakoru, where I create modern software, thoughtful interfaces, and systems designed to last.