Mikko Haikonen
About Mikko Haikonen
Mikko Haikonen is the IoT & Analytics Lead at Solita, where he has worked since 2021, and he has extensive experience in machine learning and edge processing systems. He holds an MBA from Helsinki School of Economics and a Master's degree in Software and Control Engineering from Tampere University of Technology.
Work at Solita
Mikko Haikonen has been serving as the IoT & Analytics Lead at Solita since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing innovative solutions in the field of Internet of Things (IoT) and analytics. He also holds the position of Principal Consultant and Data Scientist at Solita, where he has worked since 2015. His work involves designing algorithms for edge devices that process sensor data and applying machine learning techniques to solve complex problems.
Previous Experience at Nokia
Mikko Haikonen has extensive experience at Nokia, where he held various roles from 2006 to 2012. He served as a Product Manager and Director for two years, followed by a four-year tenure as Senior Manager for NFC payment and ticketing. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Portfolio Manager for eight months in 2012. His roles at Nokia involved managing product portfolios and leading projects in emerging technologies.
Background in Product Management
Before joining Solita, Mikko Haikonen worked at Point Transaction Systems AB as Head of Product Management for the Nordics and Baltics from 2012 to 2014. He also served as a Business Manager at Elisa from 2000 to 2006. His background includes significant experience in product management, focusing on developing strategies and managing product lifecycles in technology-driven environments.
Education and Expertise
Mikko Haikonen holds an MBA in International Finance from the Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration, which he completed from 2002 to 2004. He also earned a Master of Science in Engineering (M.Sc. Eng) in Software and Control Engineering, with a focus on robotics and digital signal processing, from Tampere University of Technology from 1988 to 1994. His educational background supports his expertise in machine learning applications and edge processing systems.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Mikko Haikonen specializes in radio signal processing and has hands-on experience with software-defined radio (SDR) and Gnuradio. He develops algorithms for edge devices that process data from various sensors, including accelerometers and audio sources. His work emphasizes condition-based monitoring and predictive maintenance, leveraging single-board computers for edge computing and analytics.