Kai Niskanen
About Kai Niskanen
Kai Niskanen is an IT Director at Solita, where he has worked since 2017, managing enterprise architecture and development environments. He has a background in ICT management and process development, with previous roles at Manpower Oy, NAPA, and Buscom Oy.
Work at Solita
Kai Niskanen has been serving as the IT Director at Solita since 2017. In this role, he manages enterprise architecture and oversees development and quality assurance environments. He is responsible for software development license management and partner management. Niskanen leads initiatives related to the development and QA platform, ensuring that the company's IT infrastructure supports its business objectives effectively.
Previous Experience in ICT Management
Before joining Solita, Kai Niskanen held the position of ICT Director at NAPA from 2012 to 2017. His earlier experience includes a role as ICT Director at Manpower Oy from 2008 to 2011 and as R&D Manager at Buscom Oy from 2000 to 2004. Niskanen also began his career at Buscom Oy as a Test Engineer for a brief period in 2000.
Education and Expertise
Kai Niskanen studied at Rovaniemen Teknillinen oppilaitos, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on IT from 1996 to 1999. His expertise includes process development, technical specification, database management, service-oriented architecture, and software as a service. He also specializes in automating HR processes and managing maintenance for workstations and servers.
Background in R&D and Testing
Niskanen's background includes significant experience in research and development as well as testing. His role as R&D Manager at Buscom Oy involved overseeing projects that contributed to the company's technological advancements. His initial experience as a Test Engineer provided him with foundational skills in quality assurance and software testing.