Timo Aaltonen
About Timo Aaltonen
Timo Aaltonen is a Senior Engineer specializing in Kernel Enablement at Canonical Ltd., where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in software and hardware enablement, with a career spanning over two decades in various roles within Canonical Ltd., Aalto University IT, and Debian.
Work at Canonical
Timo Aaltonen has held multiple roles at Canonical Ltd. since joining the company. He currently serves as a Senior Engineer in Kernel Enablement, a position he has held since 2020. Prior to this, he worked as a Software Engineer II in Kernel Enablement for seven months in 2019. His tenure at Canonical includes significant experience in Hardware Enablement, where he served as a Hardware Enablement Engineer from 2011 to 2013, and later as Tech Lead in the same department from 2013 to 2019. Additionally, he has contributed to the development of Ubuntu as an Ubuntu Core Developer since 2007.
Experience at Aalto University IT
Before joining Canonical, Timo Aaltonen worked at Aalto University IT as a Systems Specialist from 2001 to 2011. During his ten years at the university, he gained extensive experience in systems management and support, contributing to the IT infrastructure and services provided by the institution.
Role as Debian Developer
Timo Aaltonen has been a Debian Developer since 2014. In this role, he has contributed to the Debian project, which is known for its commitment to free software and open-source principles. His involvement in Debian spans a decade, reflecting his dedication to the development and maintenance of this widely used operating system.
Career Timeline
Timo Aaltonen's career spans over two decades, with a focus on kernel and hardware enablement. He began his professional journey at Aalto University IT from 2001 to 2011, followed by various roles at Canonical Ltd. from 2007 onwards. His positions at Canonical include Software Engineer II, Hardware Enablement Engineer, and Tech Lead, culminating in his current role as Senior Engineer in Kernel Enablement since 2020. His experience also includes a significant role as a Debian Developer since 2014.