Jarkko Tulensalo
About Jarkko Tulensalo
Jarkko Tulensalo is a Senior Data Scientist at Thoughtworks in Helsinki, Finland, with a strong background in machine learning and artificial intelligence. He holds a double Master's degree from Aalto University and has extensive experience in various roles within the data science and engineering fields.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Jarkko Tulensalo has been employed at ThoughtWorks as a Senior Data Scientist since 2024. He works in a hybrid capacity from Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland. In this role, he applies his expertise in data science to develop solutions that leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Previous Experience in AI Engineering
Prior to his current position, Jarkko served as the Lead AI Engineer at Younite-AI from 2023 to 2024. His responsibilities included overseeing AI projects and implementing advanced machine learning techniques. He also held the role of Lead AI Engineer at Alt-Company from 2021 to 2023, further solidifying his expertise in the field.
Educational Background
Jarkko Tulensalo holds a double Master's degree, with one focusing on Machine Learning, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence from Aalto University, completed between 2018 and 2022. He also earned a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems from Aalto University from 2013 to 2016, and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he participated in an ERASMUS exchange program at the Technical University of Munich in 2013-2014.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Jarkko has developed a strong skill set in machine learning, particularly in deep learning techniques for object detection and abnormality detection. He is experienced in creating end-to-end machine learning solutions on cloud platforms and is familiar with reinforcement learning and time-series prediction frameworks. His practical experience includes using Pytorch and Tensorflow frameworks.
Career Progression and Internships
Jarkko's career includes various roles at Fingrid Oyj, where he worked as a Power Market Modeling Intern, Specialist, and Planning Engineer from 2013 to 2020. He also gained experience as a Transmission Grid Planning Engineer and completed his Master's thesis at Fingrid. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Processing Assistant at Global Blue ACN Oy and as an Engineering Intern at GEH Nuclear Energy.