Markus Hakkarainen

Markus Hakkarainen is a Quality & Environmental Engineer at The Switch since March 2022, specializing in environmental compliance including REACH and RoHS, and oversees quality documentation and inspections. Previously, Markus served as an Environmental Specialist at Apila Group Ltd, contributing to circular economy projects and creating a liability system for recycled materials. Earlier experiences include roles as an Assistant Researcher at LUT University, Wastewater Advisor with Kymijoen vesi ja ympäristö ry, and various positions at UPM - The Biofore Company, where responsibilities spanned research, operational monitoring, and process management in wastewater treatment and biofuel production. Markus holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Technology from LUT University.