Petja Venäläinen
About Petja Venäläinen
Petja Venäläinen is the Director of Cloud Platforms at Solita, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in cloud consulting, software engineering, and technology leadership across various organizations in Finland and the UK.
Current Role at Solita
Petja Venäläinen serves as the Director of Cloud Platforms (Sales & Cloud Consulting) at Solita. He has held this position since 2020, focusing on cloud solutions in the Tampere, West, and Inner Finland regions. His responsibilities include overseeing cloud consulting services and sales, ensuring that clients receive effective cloud solutions tailored to their needs.
Previous Experience at Solita
Prior to his current role, Petja Venäläinen worked at Solita as the Head of Cloud Consulting and Sales (Cloud & Connectivity) from 2017 to 2020. He also served as a Senior Consultant and Business Manager in Cloud & Connectivity for a brief period in 2016. His tenure at Solita has contributed to his extensive knowledge in cloud technologies and consulting.
Professional Background
Petja Venäläinen has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He was the CEO of SW-Development Ltd for one year in 2016-2017 and held significant positions at EurotaxGlass's, including Chief Technology Officer and Group Head of Development. His earlier career includes roles at Tietoenator Telecom & Media Oy and the Tampere University of Technology, where he worked as a Research Assistant, Researcher, and Teacher.
Education and Expertise
Petja Venäläinen studied at Tampere University of Technology, where he earned a Master's degree from 1997 to 2004. He has been pursuing a PhD at Tampereen teknillinen korkeakoulu since 2004, although it remains incomplete. His expertise includes cloud TCO analysis, API-economy, and API-management, along with a strong focus on Advanced Planning Systems (APS) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
Skills and Specializations
Petja Venäläinen possesses advanced skills in cloud computing and software development, particularly in API management. His experience in the automotive industry has equipped him with knowledge in service delivery and service desk operations. He has demonstrated strong entrepreneurial skills through his ability to ramp up new business initiatives and organizations.