Jukka Rikala

Jukka Rikala has extensive experience at Wärtsilä, starting in May 2000 and advancing to Senior Development Engineer, Development Manager, and other senior roles, focusing on global deployment projects for engineering tools such as Autodesk Vault and AutoCAD Plant 3D, as well as managing PDM/PLM systems like Teamcenter. Responsibilities include overseeing the International Standards Portal and serving as the main contact for suppliers and key-user communities. Early career experiences include positions as a Design Engineer at Kone-Ketonen Oy and Oy Metsä-Botnia Ab, in addition to mechanical roles. Jukka Rikala holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Swedish Polytechnic, complemented by studies at the University of Oulu and Kristinestads Gymnasium.