Outi Salo

Outi Salo is an experienced IT architect and project manager currently employed at the University of Oulu since April 2021, specializing in enterprise architecture, change management, project management, and operational development. Previous roles include portfolio manager at Laavu Solutions Oy, entrepreneur at Salon Technologies Oy, and cosmetologist at Rokua Health & Spa Hotel. Outi Salo held managerial positions at Microsoft and Nokia, focusing on metrics and reporting, operational development, and process management. A senior research scientist at VTT, contributions include over 25 scientific publications. Academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Information Processing Science and a Master’s degree in the same field from the University of Oulu. Additional qualifications encompass vocational teacher training and expertise in cosmetology.