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Matti Vakkuri

Head Of Research Operations at Haltian

Matti Vakkuri has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries and roles. Matti started their career in the Finnish Defence Forces, where they served as an Officer and later took on roles such as ICT Manager and Head of Information Technology Office. After leaving the military, they worked in various companies, including TJ Asianhallinta Oy, TJ Group, Keypartnes Oy, and DIGILE. In these organizations, they held positions such as Project Manager, Information Security Manager, and Security & Quality Director.

Vakkuri joined Tieto in 2003 and held multiple roles over the years. Matti started as an Information Security Consultant and later became a Technical Director. Matti then took on the responsibility of Director, Customer Services and played a key role in initiating Big Data activities within Tieto. Matti was also responsible for Tieto Forest and Manufacturing business continuity and participated in winning SAP Hosting services deals. From 2013 to 2015, they were in charge of Tieto's Big Data strategy and business development. In 2015, they were promoted to the position of Head of Technology, Industrial Internet, where they focused on enabling the power of Big Data and developing and ramping-up the offering, sales, and delivery capabilities.

In 2020, Vakkuri joined Haltian as the Head of Research Operations. Additionally, they served as a part-time Focus Area Director for DIGILE's Data to Intelligence Research Program from 2013 to 2016.

Overall, Vakkuri has amassed significant experience in information technology, security, and management roles.

Matti Vakkuri's education history is as follows:

Matti attended A.C. Reynolds High School but no start or end year is provided. Similarly, they attended Hyvinkään Yhteiskoulu but no specific dates are mentioned.

From 1990 to 1993, Matti pursued their Bachelor's degree in Military Science and Operational Studies from the National Defence University.

Between 2000 and 2002, Matti attended Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan and completed The 6th Program for Security Management. No specific degree name is provided for this program.

In terms of additional certifications, Matti obtained their TE-CMMI Lead Assessor Certificate from FiSMA in February 2006. In May 2004, they received the Foundation Certificate in IT-Service Management (ITIL) from ISEB. Matti also obtained the CISSP certification from ISC² in December 2000.

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Timeline

  • Head Of Research Operations

    October, 2020 - present