Jouko Kaasila
About Jouko Kaasila
Jouko Kaasila is the Founder and COO of Bitbar, a company focused on automating mobile DevOps processes for large enterprises. He has a strong educational background in computer science and management, along with extensive experience in product management and strategy.
Work at Bitbar
Jouko Kaasila serves as the Founder and COO of Bitbar, a company established in 2009 that focuses on automating mobile DevOps processes for large enterprises. Under his leadership, Bitbar has developed solutions that streamline mobile application development and testing, catering to various deployment environments including Public Cloud, Private Cloud, and On-Premise. His role involves overseeing business strategy and operations, ensuring that the company meets the evolving needs of its clients in the mobile technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Jouko Kaasila has a solid educational background in computer science and management. He studied at the University of Oulu in Finland, earning a Master of Science in Information Processing Science from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his education at The University of Manchester, where he studied Computer Science for five months in 1996. Additionally, he obtained an MBA in General Management from INSEAD, studying in France and Singapore from 2004 to 2005. This combination of technical and managerial education supports his expertise in mobile DevOps and business strategy.
Professional Background
Before founding Bitbar, Jouko Kaasila held various significant positions in the technology sector. He worked at Nokia as Head of Product Planning for S60 at Symbian and served as a Senior OS Product Manager from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, he was a Product Manager at Philips Electronics Singapore Pte from 2005 to 2006. He also contributed to TSG Test Solutions as a Board member from 2007 to 2008. His diverse experience in product management and strategic planning has equipped him with the skills necessary for leading a technology-driven company.
Skills and Competencies
Jouko Kaasila possesses a diverse skill set that is essential for his role at Bitbar. His expertise includes new business creation, product introduction, and program management. He has a strong combination of business strategy skills and a technical background, which is crucial for leading a mobile DevOps company. His experience in deploying mobile DevOps solutions across various environments enhances his ability to address the needs of large enterprises effectively.