Kimmo Kivirauma
About Kimmo Kivirauma
Kimmo Kivirauma is a Business Director at Solita, with extensive experience in technology and innovation management. He has held various leadership roles in telecommunications and software development, including significant positions at TeliaSonera and Sonera.
Current Role at Solita
Kimmo Kivirauma has been serving as a Business Director at Solita since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing business operations and driving strategic initiatives within the company. Additionally, he has held the position of Business Designer at Solita since 2017, where he focuses on transforming ideas into services that enhance user experience. His work at Solita is based in the Tampere Area, Finland.
Previous Experience at TeliaSonera
Kimmo Kivirauma has held multiple positions at TeliaSonera. He worked as Director of Innovations for one year from 2011 to 2012. Prior to that, he served as Department Manager for Emerging Technologies & Innovations for 11 months in 2004 to 2005. His tenure also includes roles as Director of R&D from 2007 to 2010 and R&D Program Director for Marketing Products and Services from 2005 to 2007.
Career at Sonera
Kivirauma's career at Sonera includes several key roles. He was a Senior Development Manager for Mobile Internet Technologies from 2000 to 2004, and before that, he worked as a Project Manager in Service Development from 1998 to 2000. His experience at Sonera contributed to his expertise in mobile technologies and service development.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Kimmo Kivirauma co-founded TeamUp, a social media service, where he served as COO from 2012 to 2017. Under his leadership, TeamUp gained recognition and received awards for its innovative approach to connecting fans in sports, music, and the arts. His entrepreneurial experience complements his extensive background in technology and service design.
Educational Background
Kivirauma studied at Tampereen teknillinen korkeakoulu, where he earned a Master's degree in Telecommunications from 1989 to 1994. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in technology and innovation, enabling him to develop expertise in telecommunications and related fields.