Resume
Work
Experience
2025 - 2025
Project Manager
University of Lapland
Prototyping and researching robotics and AI in the context of arctic environment on the AI.R -project.
2023 - 2025
University of Lapland
Working in multiple projects at the Lapland User Experience research group - LUX
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As part of the EU's LIFE Programme, PlastLIFE is an extensive national cooperation project to promote the circulareconomy of plastics. The goal is a sustainable circular economy for plastics in Finland by 2035.
ProtoXR project enhances innovation in Lapland by developing skills in design-intensive prototyping and XR technologies through workshops, demos, andregional pop-up events.
2020 - 2021
University of Lapland
Building prototypes in Decochrome & Smart Social Distancing research projects.
2019 -
Entrepeneur
Samaani Oy
Managing my own company, mostly working on IT consulting and web development.
2016 - 2021
IT Specialist
Fujitsu Finland
Various IT support tasks for a wide customer base varying from banking & insurance field to VTT -Technical research center.
2009 - 2014
IT Specialist
Lemminkäinen Oyj
Diverse IT support tasks on a international conglomerate operating in infrastructure and building sector.
Education
2025
Master of arts
University of Lapland
​Master of Arts - MA, Industrial and Product Design
2015
Metropolia University of Applied sciences
​Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), ICT - Data networks
Skills
& Expertise
I'm definetely a problem solver first, and a design generalist second. With a strong technical background and a hands-on approach to tasks. I'm always eager to learn new skills and expand my knowledge. Known for my calm and composed nature, I thrive under pressure and bring excellent interaction skills to any team setting.
My mindset is innovative and experimental, which, combined with my physical prototyping skills, drives me to explore new materials and create environmentally focused design solutions. I'm particularly passionate about hands-on product development, prototyping, and design engineering.
In my free time, I enjoy mountain sports; I’m a lifelong freeskier and snowboarder, a dedicated lifestyle cyclist, and a below average climber
Skills
Prototyping
CAD
Product design
Fabrication
3D-Modeling
Sketching
Handcrafting
Programming
UI / UX
I excel in transforming ideas into physical prototypes swiftly and efficiently. My focus is on hands-on model building and rapid prototyping, which allows me to iterate quickly and bring concepts to life. I’m skilled at merging creative vision with technical precision to create tangible models that communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
I’m at home in the workshop with 3D-printers, laser cutters and other rapid prototyping equipment.
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Tools
My background in IT engineering helps me quickly learn and adapt to new software and tech, allowing me to be highly proficient with a wide range of digital tools and 3D modeling software. This versatility ensures efficiency in digital prototyping and visualization. My experience across various modeling platforms enables me to transform complex ideas into precise, adaptable designs.
Here are some examples of digital tools I've been working in past projects.
Rhino 3D
Fusion360
Solidworks
Sketchup
Blender
V-Ray
Keyshot
Adobe CC
Figma
Inkscape
GIMP
Microsoft 365
Arduino
Raspberry PI
Linux
Hobbies
& interests
I'm an lifelong mountain enthusiast, and try to spend most of my wintertime snowboarding, skiing and exploring the mountains.
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Summertimes I spend on two wheels, and I would call my self a lifestyle cyclist; whether it's a morning commute to office, or a downhill track, I'm there with a bike.
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I also enjoy spending time in the workshop, tinkering with new design ideas, ski equipment or bikes.
