Markku Kivioja
About Markku Kivioja
Markku Kivioja is a Product Owner at Vaisala, with over 22 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in software development. He has held various roles at notable companies including Tata Consultancy Services, Finnair, Nokia, Ericsson, and Elisa.
Current Role at Vaisala
Markku Kivioja serves as a Product Owner at Vaisala, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for managing product development and ensuring alignment with customer needs and company goals. His expertise in software development and product management contributes to the successful delivery of innovative solutions within the organization.
Previous Experience in IT
Markku Kivioja has over 22 years of experience in the IT industry. He has held various positions, including Senior System Specialist at Tata Consultancy Services for 11 months in 2013, Technical Product Owner at Elisa for four years from 2014 to 2018, and multiple roles at Ericsson, including Senior Software Engineer and Configuration Manager. His diverse background includes work at Finnair and Nokia, where he gained extensive knowledge in software development and system engineering.
Educational Background
Markku Kivioja studied at the Espoo-Vantaa Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Information Technology from 1990 to 1994. This educational foundation has equipped him with the technical skills necessary for his extensive career in the IT sector.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Markku Kivioja has developed expertise in various programming languages, including HlPlex, Fortran, Java, and C++. He is familiar with ITIL processes, particularly from his tenure at Nokia. Additionally, he holds certifications as a Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), which enhance his capabilities in agile project management and product development.
Contributions to Software Development
Throughout his career, Markku Kivioja has contributed to significant projects, including large-scale infrastructure and configuration management systems at Nokia. His work involved Requirement Engineering and Real Time Decisioning, demonstrating his ability to handle complex software development tasks and deliver effective solutions.