Essi Puhakainen

Essi Puhakainen is an experienced legal professional currently serving as a Procurement Lawyer at the Government ICT Centre Valtori since August 2022. In addition, Puhakainen holds the position of Chairman of the Board at KPF Investing Oy and works as a Lawyer at Lakitoimisto KPF, focusing on employment, dispute resolution, criminal law, public procurement, GDPR, IPR, and environmental law. Past roles include researcher positions at the University of Lapland and the University of Oulu, along with experience as a Development Project Worker at Agens Oy and various roles in legal assistance and security. Puhakainen holds multiple degrees, including a Doctor of Law from the University of Lapland, a Master of Science in Information Processing Science, and a Master of Laws, reflecting a strong educational background in law and technology.