Pasi Aro
About Pasi Aro
Pasi Aro is a Development Engineer at Murata in Finland, where he has worked since 2018. He has held various engineering and leadership roles, including Senior Process Control Engineer and Chief Executive Officer at Xaros Oy.
Work at Murata
Pasi Aro has held multiple roles at Murata, starting as a Test Equipment Engineer from 2011 to 2012. He then served as a Process Control Engineer from 2012 to 2017, where he contributed to process optimization and control systems. In 2017, he took on the role of Senior Process Control Engineer, acting as Technology Cluster Leader for one year. Since 2018, he has been working as a Development Engineer, focusing on the development of new technologies and processes.
Experience at Xaros Oy
Pasi Aro worked at Xaros Oy in various leadership roles from 2016 to 2021. He served as Executive Vice President for two years, where he was involved in strategic decision-making and operational management. Following this, he held the position of Chief Executive Officer from 2018 to 2021, overseeing the company's overall direction and performance. Additionally, he was Chairman of the Board during the same period, providing governance and leadership to the organization.
Board Membership at Aalto Formula Team
In 2018, Pasi Aro was a Member of the Board for Aalto Formula Team for a duration of ten months. In this role, he contributed to the management and strategic planning of the team, which is known for its involvement in the Formula Student competition, focusing on engineering and design excellence.
Education and Expertise
Pasi Aro has a strong educational background in theoretical and mathematical physics, having studied at the University of Helsinki. He also studied Automation Engineer Technology at Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu - Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences from 2004 to 2008. Currently, he is pursuing a degree in Computer Science at Aalto University, which he began in 2002.
Early Career and Trainee Experience
Pasi Aro began his career as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer Trainee at Vaisala from 2006 to 2007. This role provided him with foundational experience in electrical engineering. He later returned to Murata as a Test Equipment Engineer and continued to develop his skills in process control and engineering.