Liisa Kuparinen

Liisa Kuparinen has a diverse range of work experience in various roles and industries. Liisa began their career in 2005 as an Entrepreneur, Founder, ICT Specialist, Web Developer, and Manager at IT-Copper, where they designed and developed web services. In 2007, they also worked as a Mystery Shopper and Customer Experience Researcher at Palvelu Plus Oy, evaluating customer experiences for different types of companies.

In 2016, Liisa joined Qvantel as a UX Designer and UX Researcher, responsible for finding the best UX and CX solutions for Communication Service Providers. Liisa later became a Senior UX Researcher and Business Analyst, conducting UX research on telco tools and identifying requirements for mobile applications. Liisa then transitioned into the role of Product Owner, managing the development of mobile applications for teleoperators.

During this time, Liisa also continued their academic pursuits. In 2008, they worked as a Planning Officer and Coordinator at the University of Jyväskylä, coordinating the education network of cognitive science and cognitive technology. In 2013, they became a Visiting Research Scholar at the University of South Australia, focusing on augmented reality projects related to mobile map interactions.

In 2017, Liisa took on various roles in the public sector. Liisa became a Deputy Member of the Board at Keski-Suomen sairaanhoitopiiri (Central Finland Health Care District) and joined the City of Jyväskylä as a City Councilor. Liisa later served as a Member of the City Board and Deputy City Councilor, actively participating in the decision-making process and representing the residents of Jyväskylä. Additionally, they became a Chairperson of Jyväskylä Food Services Kylän Kattaus and a Province Council Member at Keski-Suomen Liitto (Regional Council of Central Finland), focusing on regional development and land use planning.

In summary, Liisa Kuparinen has a strong background in UX design and research, project management, and public service. Liisa has a passion for finding innovative solutions and improving the user experience in various industries.

Liisa Kuparinen's education history began in 2001 when they enrolled at the University of Jyväskylä. Liisa completed their bachelor's degree in Information Systems, specifically focusing on user-friendly information technology, in 2008.

Liisa continued their education at the University of Jyväskylä and pursued a PhD in Information Systems Science. Liisa started their doctoral studies in 2010 and successfully obtained their Doctor of Science (economics) degree in 2016.

In addition to their formal education, Liisa participated in two summer schools to enhance their knowledge in specific areas. In 2012, they attended the Vespucci Summer Institute, although the specific field of study or degree obtained is not stated. In 2013, they participated in the Open Source Opportunities in GIS Summer School, again without a specified degree or field of study.

Overall, Liisa Kuparinen's educational journey includes a bachelor's degree in Information Systems, a PhD in Information Systems Science, and participation in two summer schools that offered additional learning opportunities in related fields.