Pekka Savolainen

Pekka Savolainen is an experienced professional in the fields of cybersecurity, information technology, and research and development. Currently serving as a Specifier at Suomen tulli – Finnish Customs since August 2022, Pekka previously contributed as a Founding Board Member of the North European Cybersecurity Cluster (NECC) from March 2018 to February 2023. With a long tenure at VTT from 1997 to 2021, Pekka held several roles, including Principal Scientist and Senior Research Scientist, focusing on R&D project development and management in cybersecurity and information security. Early career experiences encompass positions as a Systems Engineer at Tietosavo Oy, Research and Development Scientist at the University of Eastern Finland, and Software Developer at Tietokumpu Oy, along with teaching roles at the University of Eastern Finland. Pekka holds a Licentiate degree in Computer Science from the University of Eastern Finland and an Executive Master of Business Administration from Oulu Business School.