Marko Ruokolainen
About Marko Ruokolainen
Marko Ruokolainen is an Account Manager at Signicat, specializing in digital identity solutions. He has a background in engineering and project management, with previous roles in the Finnish Air Force and various engineering and consulting firms.
Work at Signicat
Marko Ruokolainen has been employed at Signicat as an Account Manager since 2023. In this role, he operates within the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, focusing on integrating third-party technology and verification methods into Signicat's digital identity platform. His work emphasizes reducing compliance burdens for clients in highly regulated industries through effective digital identity solutions.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, Marko Ruokolainen held various roles in different organizations. He worked as a Recruitment Consultant for Northern Europe at LMRE from 2022 to 2023. He also served as a Project Engineer at FCG Finnish Consulting Group from 2019 to 2021. His earlier experience includes positions as a Project Engineer at Brado Oy and as a Security Guard at Nordic Security Alliance. His career began as an Electronic Technician at a-lab oy.
Education and Expertise
Marko Ruokolainen studied Civil Engineering at JAMK University of Applied Sciences, earning a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) from 2014 to 2018. He also studied at VIVES University of Applied Sciences, where he achieved another Bachelor of Engineering in 2017. Currently, he is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Management at JAMK University, focusing on High-Technology Business Management. He possesses expertise in digital identity solutions, including electronic IDs and verification methods such as document scanning and facial recognition.
Background in Military Service
Marko Ruokolainen served in the Finnish Air Force as a Sergeant (Reservist) from 2013 to 2014. This experience contributed to his skills in discipline and teamwork, which are valuable in his professional roles.
Technical Training and Early Career
Marko Ruokolainen completed a Vocational Qualification in Information and Telecommunications Technology at GRADIA Jyväskylä Educational Consortium from 2010 to 2013. He began his career as an Engineering Trainee at GISGRO, formerly VRT Finland Oy, where he worked from 2016 to 2018. This early technical training laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in engineering and project management.