Mikko Hämäläinen

CEO at Druid

Mikko Hämäläinen has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries.

Mikko started their career as a Software Developer at EVTEK - University of Applied Sciences / NETPRO - project in 2003. From 2005 to 2007, they worked as a Software Developer at Oy eMedia Company Finland ltd., where they were responsible for developing and maintaining the company's products.

In 2007, Mikko joined Soprano Brain Alliance as a Consultant / Project Manager, handling various tasks including pre-sales, consulting, training, and PHP programming. Mikko later became the Chief Operating Officer, responsible for customer acquisition, process improvement, and managing partnerships.

After leaving Soprano Brain Alliance, they joined Foolabs ltd. as a Stakeholder, where they were involved in customer contact, graphic design, and application development. In 2008, they became a Project Manager at Brain Alliance Solutions, working as a consultant for Igglo Oy.

In 2009, Mikko took on the role of Chief Technology Officer at E8 and also became a part-time teacher at Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.

From 2011 to 2012, they worked as a Project Manager at Futurice, specializing in mobile development and ensuring customer satisfaction.

In 2012, they joined SC5 Online Ltd as a Senior Sales Manager, responsible for customer acquisition, account management, and business development.

Finally, Mikko joined Druid Oy in 2015, initially as Vice President, Business Analyst, and later becoming the CEO. In their role, they focused on organization structure renewal, sales, account management, and business development.

Throughout their career, Mikko has demonstrated their ability to adapt to different roles and industries while effectively managing teams and achieving business objectives.

Mikko Hämäläinen's education history is as follows:

From 2000 to 2004, Mikko attended Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Software Development. Mikko'sstudies focused on web technologies and information security.

In 2009, Mikko returned to Metropolia University of Applied Sciences for specialization studies in Business Administration. Mikko studied marketing, business models, and strategies, completing their studies in 2010.

In 2016 and 2017, Mikko pursued a Specialist Qualification in Business Management at Intotalo. During this time, they focused on business management and leadership skills.

From 2017 to 2019, Mikko attended Eräkarkku, where they studied wilderness and nature guiding. The specific degree obtained is not mentioned.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Mikko has obtained several certifications. In 2008, they became a Zend Certified Engineer in PHP5 and Zend Framework. Mikko also received certification as a ScrumMaster in 2008 and as a Certified Scrum Product Owner in 2015. Mikko further enhanced their agile leadership skills by earning a Certified Agile Leadership I certification from the Scrum Alliance in 2018 and a Certified Agile Leadership certification in 2019. Mikko is also a Certified SAFe® 4 Program Consultant since 2019. Most recently, in 2022, Mikko obtained a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification from LeanValmennus.fi.

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Timeline

  • CEO

    January, 2017 - present

  • Vice President, Business Analyst

    March, 2015