Saku Patana
About Saku Patana
Saku Patana is a Data and Business Intelligence Engineer currently working at Plug and Play Tech Center in Valencia, Spain. He has a diverse background in project management, software development, and data analysis, with previous roles at companies such as Sofigate, KONE, and Global Tech Strategies.
Work at Plug and Play Tech Center
Saku Patana serves as a Data and Business Intelligence Engineer at Plug and Play Tech Center since 2022. His role involves unlocking value from data generated by Playbook, an in-house innovation software. He creates analytical solutions to support global teams and enhance customer experience for corporate partners. Patana is also involved in strategizing and enhancing data infrastructure, refining data models, creating new databases, and integrating data sources. He plays a key role in shaping the growth strategy for Playbook through in-depth market analysis and identifying opportunities for expansion.
Education and Expertise
Saku Patana holds a Master of Science degree in Engineering/Industrial Management with a focus on Strategy and Data Science from Aalto University, which he completed from 2020 to 2022. He also studied Project Management and Product Development during a student exchange program at Universitat Politècnica de València in 2019. Prior to his master's degree, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Management with a specialization in International ICT Business from Metropolia University of Applied Sciences from 2016 to 2020. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in data analysis and project management.
Professional Background
Saku Patana has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles. He worked at Sofigate as a Junior Advisor for eight months and as a Master's Thesis Worker focusing on the Digital Platform Economy for four months. His experience includes a position as a Junior Project Manager at KONE and a Project Manager at Global Tech Strategies. Additionally, he has held roles as a Software Developer at Utelias Technologies Oy and as a Development Consultant at Arcadia. His early career included service as a Military Police Sniper in the Finnish Defense Forces.
Previous Work Experience
Throughout his career, Saku Patana has accumulated extensive experience in project management, software development, and data analysis. He worked at Global Tech Strategies as a Thesis Worker focused on AI and ML and later as a Project Manager. His role at KONE as a Junior Project Manager involved overseeing project tasks. He also served as a Security Officer at Airpro Oy for five years. His varied roles across different industries have contributed to his expertise in data and business intelligence.