Juha Valkama

Juha Valkama has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Juha started their career in 1998, working for companies like ARDUSTYL S.A.R.L., Francois Votat, and Puolustusvoimat - Försvarsmakten - Finnish Defence Forces, where they gained experience in furniture restoration, leaf gold application, and military service, respectively. In 2004, they joined Contium Oy as an Industrial Designer, staying with the company until 2009. From 2009 to 2011, they worked for Kiinteistöhuolto M.Valkama as a truck driver. Juha then moved to Buorre, where they held the position of Project Manager from 2009 to 2011 and again from 2018 to the present. Juha also worked for Biofire Oy from 2011 to 2018, serving as a Technical Sales Support Specialist, Power Plant Design, Starting up Power Plants, and Marketing Director. Additionally, in 2000, they had their own company, "Valkamat & Co.," providing festival construction equipment services. Throughout their career, Juha has demonstrated expertise in technical equipment, processes, and business, including Blender 3D product visualizations and animations.

Juha Valkama began their education in 1995 at Jurvan käsija taideteollisuusoppilaitos, where they pursued a degree in Puu, metalli ja koristeveisto, earning the title of Artesaani in 2001. From 2001 to 2005, they attended Savonia University of Applied Sciences, majoring in Industrial Design and obtaining a Bachelor's degree. In 2002, they briefly attended Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd, focusing on Industrial Design. In 2004, they had a short experience at Delft University of Technology, specializing in Industrial Design Engineering. Later, from 2008 to 2009, Juha Valkama pursued further studies at SeAMK - Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, receiving a Bachelor's degree in Technology, Engineer.