Sami Köykkä
About Sami Köykkä
Sami Köykkä is a Team Lead and Senior Consultant specializing in service design, business design, and digital strategy consulting across various industries. He has extensive experience in designing information ecosystems and cloud architecture, particularly for the power and manufacturing sectors.
Current Role at Solita
Sami Köykkä currently serves as Team Lead and Senior Consultant at Solita, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he leads a team that specializes in mobile development, enterprise architecture, health technologies, and security solutions. His focus on service design, business design, and digital strategy consulting spans various industries, including banking, insurance, travel, education, healthcare, and manufacturing. Köykkä's leadership emphasizes collaborative efforts and innovation within the team.
Previous Experience
Sami Köykkä has extensive experience in the consulting and technology sectors. He worked at Icon Medialab as a Senior Concept Developer from 1997 to 2001 and later at Satama Interactive as a Concept Designer, User Experience from 2003 to 2005. He served as a Senior Consultant at CGI from 2005 to 2013. Prior to his current role at Solita, he was a Senior Consultant there from 2013 to 2018. His earlier roles include Development Manager at Wysiwyg Oy and Technical Manager at Arc Technology Oy.
Educational Background
Sami Köykkä completed his Matriculation examination at Seinäjoen lukio from 1985 to 1988. He then pursued higher education at Tampereen yliopisto, where he studied Interactive Technology and Computer Science, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from 1988 to 1992. Additionally, he worked as an Analyst at the University of Tampere from 1992 to 1996, further enhancing his analytical skills.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In 2007, Sami Köykkä successfully sold his hobby project, www.blogilista.fi, to Sanoma Digital. This project gained significant traction and became one of Finland's Top 50 websites. This experience reflects his capabilities in digital strategy and entrepreneurship, showcasing his ability to identify and develop successful online platforms.
Public Speaking and Workshops
Sami Köykkä is actively involved in public speaking, delivering keynotes and guest lectures at local universities. He facilitates workshops and events for both internal teams and customers, focusing on enhancing collaborative efforts and fostering innovation. His engagement in these activities demonstrates his commitment to knowledge sharing and professional development within the industry.