Markku Kontio
About Markku Kontio
Markku Kontio is a Software Engineering Manager at Rambus with extensive experience in technology and product management, including significant roles at Nokia and Giesecke & Devrient. He authored the specifications for Finland's first national electronic identity card and has contributed to various international standards in digital rights management and payment systems.
Work at Rambus
Markku Kontio has been serving as a Software Engineering Manager at Rambus since 2019. His role involves overseeing engineering projects and managing teams in the Helsinki Area, Finland. His experience in software engineering and management contributes to the development of innovative solutions at Rambus.
Previous Experience at Verimatrix
Prior to his current position, Markku worked as a Product Manager at Verimatrix for a duration of nine months in 2019. During his time in the Helsinki Area, he focused on product development and management, contributing to the company's efforts in security solutions for digital content.
Nokia Career Highlights
Markku Kontio held multiple positions at Nokia over several years. He began as a Technology Specialist in 2001, later advancing to roles such as Technology Manager, Chief System Architect, Chief Architect, and Senior Technology Manager. His tenure at Nokia spanned from 2000 to 2009, during which he contributed to various technology initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Markku studied at Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan, where he earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from 1990 to 1999. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in technology and engineering, enabling him to take on diverse roles in the industry.
Achievements in Technology Standards
Markku authored the specifications for the HST card, which became the world's first national electronic identity card and an international standard (PKCS #15). He also led the development of the first large-scale commercial deployment of NFC contactless credit card payments for Android devices and served as the editor for the OMA DRM standard, which was implemented in billions of mobile devices.