Joni Orava
About Joni Orava
Joni Orava is a Staff R&D Engineer with extensive experience in the semiconductor industry. He has worked for several companies, including Nordic Semiconductor ASA and Alif Semiconductor, and holds a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Current Role at Alif Semiconductor
Joni Orava serves as a Staff R&D Engineer at Alif Semiconductor, a position he has held since 2024. His work is based in Oulu, North Ostrobothnia, Finland. In this role, he contributes to the research and development of semiconductor technologies, leveraging his extensive background in engineering.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current position, Joni Orava accumulated significant experience in various engineering roles. He worked at Nordic Semiconductor ASA as a Senior R&D Engineer from 2017 to 2023, and as an R&D Engineer from 2015 to 2023. His earlier roles included positions at Nokia, Broadcom Limited, Sarokal Test Systems, and ST-Ericsson, where he focused on IC design, SoC verification, and design/verification engineering.
Education and Academic Background
Joni Orava studied at the University of Oulu, where he earned a Master of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 2009 to 2013. He also attended Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan, achieving a degree in Mechanical Engineering from 2007 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his engineering career.
Internships and Early Career
Joni Orava began his career with internships that laid the groundwork for his professional development. He worked as a Summer Trainee at ST-Ericsson in 2011 and at Renesas Mobile Corporation from 2012 to 2013. These roles provided him with practical experience in the semiconductor industry and contributed to his skill set.