Ilkka-Cristian Niemi

Ilkka-Cristian Niemi has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. Ilkka-Cristian is currently the CEO, Founder, and Saunamajuri at Software Sauna, a software development consultancy. Ilkka-Cristian'srole involves shaping the future of premium remote software development services and creating the best workplace in Croatia for developers. Prior to this, they were the Owner of Cape Management.

Before joining Software Sauna, Niemi worked at Solteq Oyj as the Business Unit Manager, responsible for managing and developing the Polish business unit in Wroclaw. Ilkka-Cristian specialized in IBM Commerce, Magento, Microsoft Dynamics NAV LS Retail, and other Microsoft technologies. Niemi also held the position of Business Development and Country Manager at Barona Group Oy, where they developed and managed the company's business operations and service delivery in Poland.

In addition, Niemi has experience working as the Development Manager at Itella Information, where they were responsible for project and service management in international F&A nearshoring projects. Ilkka-Cristian established the SSC&BPO of Itella Information in Poland and supported sales of F&A services for Nordic customers. Prior to that, they worked as a Project Accountant at Capgemini and as an HR Consultant at Barona.

Earlier in their career, Niemi worked as a Research Consultant at Talentor Finland Oy and as a Marketing Assistant at Fennia. Ilkka-Cristian gained customer service and sales experience at Kespro, where they served as a Customer Servant and was responsible for stock management, sales promotion, and customer service in the wholesale grocery business.

Throughout their various roles, Niemi has demonstrated a broad range of skills and experience in leadership, business development, project management, recruitment, and customer service.

Ilkka-Cristian Niemi's education history begins in 1999 when they attended Vaasan yhteislukio and obtained a Matriculation Examination degree. Ilkka-Cristian then went on to pursue a Bachelor's degree in International Business at Vaasa University of Applied Sciences from 2003 to 2007. In 2006, they also enrolled at Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie, where they furthered their studies in International Business and earned a BBA degree in 2007.