Miika Mäkelä

Miika Mäkelä has a diverse work experience in the field of GIS and remote sensing analysis. Miika is currently the Director of Delivery within the Data Processing & Analysis unit at Sharper Shape Group, where they lead the LiDAR data production and processing teams. Miika'srole involves delivering detailed and high-quality classified point cloud datasets and other spatial data products to enable the creation of digital twins of power infrastructure for clients.

Prior to this, Miika worked at TomTom from 2011 to 2022, holding multiple positions including Expert GIS Engineer, Senior GIS Engineer, Principal Geographic Analyst, and Senior Geographic Analyst. In these roles, they were involved in developing spatial data processes, coordination of data sourcing tools and processes, advanced data analysis and manipulation, and performing data sourcing activities. Miika also provided support to production units, conducted quality checks, and maintained relationships with providers/partners.

Miika's earlier experience includes working at the World Agroforestry Centre as an Associate Expert in GIS and Remote Sensing Analysis from 2008 to 2011. Miika'sresponsibilities involved providing spatial analysis support to the PRESA project and its partner organizations. Miika also worked as a Research Fellow at the World Agroforestry Centre from 2004 to 2004, where they contributed to a land cover assessment project in Uganda.

Before their work in GIS and remote sensing, Miika worked at Affecto Plc as a Training Coordinator from 2006 to 2008 and as a GIS technician from 2001 to 2006. In these roles, they were responsible for coordinating training activities and digitizing land parcels using MapInfo Professional GIS software.

Overall, Miika Mäkelä has extensive experience in various roles within the GIS and remote sensing field, focusing on data analysis, manipulation, and production, as well as project coordination and training coordination.

Miika Mäkelä's education history is as follows:

From 1992 to 1995, Miika attended Käpylän lukio, where they did not pursue any specific degree or field of study.

In 2000 to 2001, they attended the University of Oulu, with a focus on Geology. However, the degree obtained from this institution is not specified.

In 2001, Miika joined the University of Helsinki, where they continued their studies until 2007. During this time, they pursued a Master of Science degree in Human Geography, with a specialization in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Aside from their formal education, Miika has also obtained additional certifications. In March 2022, they completed the "Project Management Foundations" course offered by LinkedIn. Additionally, in February 2022, they completed the "Scrum: The Basics" course, also provided by LinkedIn. However, no further details about these certifications are provided.