Kirsi Hakkila

Kirsi Hakkila is an experienced professional in intellectual property management and software engineering, currently serving as IP Manager at Helvar since January 2023. Previously, Kirsi held the position of IPR Manager at Trimble Solutions Corporation from January 2016 to January 2023 and at Tekla Corporation from June 1999 to December 2015, where Kirsi established and developed patenting processes while managing various intellectual property rights. Early career roles included positions as a software engineer, project assistant, researcher, and trainee, focusing on water management and environmental studies. Kirsi's educational background includes qualifications from the Centre d'Études Internationales de la Propriété Intellectuelle, Aalto University, and Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan.