Mikko Kitula has extensive experience in mechanical engineering and applied research, currently serving as a Research Engineer at Sandvik Mining and Construction since August 2012, where responsibilities include applied research and concept design as a Principal Mechanical Engineer. Prior to this role, Mikko worked as a Project Manager at Etteplan Group from January 2007 to August 2012, and as a Project Engineer at Ukiplan (Rejlers) in 2006. Mikko also gained valuable experience as a Research Assistant at Tampere University of Technology and as an Engineering Trainee at Metso. Education was pursued at Tampere University of Technology from 1999 to 2004.