Lasse Heikkilä
About Lasse Heikkilä
Lasse Heikkilä is a Data Project and Service Manager at Solita, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in project management and leadership roles across various organizations, including Frantic and The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä.
Current Role at Solita
Lasse Heikkilä serves as the Data Project and Service Manager at Solita, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he manages a team of 7-10 full-time specialists, along with additional ad-hoc consultants. His focus is on projects primarily within the process and manufacturing industry, where he applies his expertise in data architecture, data warehousing, integrations, and Business Intelligence. Heikkilä's leadership in data projects contributes to the development and implementation of effective data solutions.
Previous Experience at Frantic
Lasse Heikkilä worked at Frantic in various capacities between 2017 and 2020. Initially, he served as a Project Coordinator for one year in 2017. He then transitioned to a Project Manager role for seven months in 2018, followed by a year as Team Lead from 2019 to 2020. His experience at Frantic involved overseeing project execution and leading teams, which enhanced his project management skills in a dynamic environment.
Leadership Roles at The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä
Heikkilä held significant leadership positions at The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä. He served as Vice Chair of the Executive Board in 2015 for 11 months, followed by his role as Chair of the Executive Board in 2016 for 11 months. These positions involved strategic decision-making and governance, contributing to his development in organizational leadership.
Educational Background
Lasse Heikkilä has a strong educational foundation in business and public policy. He earned a Master's degree in Management and International Business with a specialization in Strategy from Aalto University, completing his studies in 2020. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Social and Public Policy from the University of Jyväskylä, where he studied from 2012 to 2017. This academic background supports his expertise in data management and project leadership.
Research Assistant Experience at HAMK
Before his roles in project management, Lasse Heikkilä worked as a Research Assistant at Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) from 2014 to 2015. This position allowed him to gain practical experience in research methodologies and data analysis, further enhancing his skills in the field of data management.