Aino Oikari
About Aino Oikari
Aino Oikari is an R&D Project Manager at Vaisala, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in research and development roles across various companies.
Work at Vaisala
Aino Oikari has been employed at Vaisala as an R&D Project Manager since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing research and development projects, ensuring that they align with the company's strategic goals. Her experience in project management contributes to the successful execution of innovative solutions within the organization.
Previous Experience in R&D Management
Before joining Vaisala, Aino Oikari worked at Marioff Corporation Oy as an R&D Project Manager from 2016 to 2019. Her responsibilities included managing research and development initiatives, which involved coordinating teams and resources to achieve project objectives. Prior to that, she served as a Product Development Engineer at Marioff Corporation Oy from 2011 to 2016, where she focused on product innovation and development.
Education and Expertise
Aino Oikari earned a Master of Science in Technology (M.Sc. Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on product development from Aalto University. She studied there from 2003 to 2010, gaining a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices that support her current role in R&D project management.
Background in Intellectual Property
Aino Oikari has a background in intellectual property, having worked at Rautaruukki Oyj in various roles. She served as an IPR Specialist from 2006 to 2007 and as a Patent Specialist from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, she began her career at Rautaruukki Oyj as an IPR Assistant from 2005 to 2006. These experiences provided her with valuable insights into the management and protection of intellectual property in engineering.
Research Experience
Aino Oikari has research experience from her time at Aalto University School of Science and Technology, where she worked as a Researcher from 2009 to 2011. This role involved conducting research projects that contributed to the academic community and enhanced her technical knowledge and skills in engineering.