Mikko Heikelä
About Mikko Heikelä
Mikko Heikelä serves as the Chief Technology Officer at EduMe, where he connects business needs with technological possibilities. He has a background in engineering physics and extensive experience in technology leadership roles across various organizations.
Work at EduMe
Mikko Heikelä has served as the Chief Technology Officer at EduMe since 2019. In this role, he focuses on creating a scalable technology vision that supports the delivery of innovative and data-driven features. He leads a rapidly growing engineering organization, ensuring clarity on the technical direction and facilitating effective working methods during both discovery and delivery phases. He plays a crucial role in connecting business needs with technological possibilities, helping team members to perform, grow, and align with the technical and business vision.
Previous Experience
Before joining EduMe, Mikko Heikelä held several positions in the technology sector. He worked at Futurice as Technology Director, Data and AI for 11 months in 2018-2019, and previously served as Technology Director from 2015 to 2018. He also worked as Business Director and Consultant at Futurice for one year in 2014-2015. Earlier in his career, he was a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at Helsinki University of Technology from 2000 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Mikko Heikelä studied Engineering Physics at Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan, where he achieved a Bachelor’s Degree from 1999 to 2007. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in technology and engineering, which he applies in his current role at EduMe.
Background
Mikko Heikelä has a diverse background in technology and education, with experience spanning over two decades. His career began with academic roles at Helsinki University of Technology, where he contributed as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant. He later transitioned to the private sector, where he held various leadership roles at Futurice before becoming the Chief Technology Officer at EduMe.