Olli Kontila
About Olli Kontila
Olli Kontila is a Project Manager in R&D at Murata, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a B.Sc and M.Sc in Technology and has extensive experience in project management across various engineering roles.
Work at Murata
Olli Kontila has been employed at Murata as a Project Manager in the Research and Development (R&D) department since 2019. His role involves overseeing various projects and ensuring the successful execution of R&D initiatives. Based in the Helsinki Area, Finland, he has contributed to the company's objectives by leveraging his extensive background in project management and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Olli Kontila holds a Bachelor of Science in Technology, specializing in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, and Industrial Management, which he obtained from Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan from 2007 to 2010. He further advanced his education by earning a Master of Science in Technology with a focus on Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Management from Aalto University School of Engineering in 2011. His academic background supports his expertise in quality, usability, and efficient R&D processes.
Background in Project Management
Before joining Murata, Olli Kontila worked at Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Operations Project Manager from 2015 to 2019. In this role, he managed global multi-site projects and enhanced cross-cultural collaboration. His previous experience also includes positions at Vaisala Oyj as a Process Engineer and at Zodiac Maritime and Evac Oy, where he focused on product testing and documentation.
Experience in Academia
Olli Kontila has also contributed to academia as a Course Assistant at Aalto University School of Science and Technology. He assisted in courses such as Probability Calculus & Statistics and Engineering Mechanics, Statics during his studies from 2009 to 2011. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in teaching and mentoring within the engineering field.
Achievements in IVD Product Development
In his current role at Murata, Olli Kontila led the establishment of Design Transfer and Product Development activities in an In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) product development project. This initiative allowed him to gain extensive experience in cross-site project management and multicultural people management, further enhancing his capabilities in the field.