Timo Honkanen
About Timo Honkanen
Timo Honkanen serves as the Chief Engineer for Software and System Architectures at Vaisala, a position he has held since 2001. He has a background in software engineering with degrees from Tampere University of Technology and Lappeenrannan teknillinen opisto, along with experience at MSC Software Corporation and VTT.
Work at Vaisala
Timo Honkanen has served as the Chief Engineer, Software and System Architectures at Vaisala since 2001. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of software and system architectures within the company. His long tenure of 23 years at Vaisala reflects his commitment to advancing the company's technological capabilities.
Previous Experience
Before joining Vaisala, Timo Honkanen worked as a Consultant at MSC Software Corporation/PDA Engineering from 1991 to 1995. He also held the position of Research Scientist at VTT from 1995 to 1999. These roles contributed to his expertise in software and system development, laying a strong foundation for his later work at Vaisala.
Education and Expertise
Timo Honkanen holds a Master of Science degree in Software Engineering from Tampere University of Technology, where he studied from 1985 to 1989. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Lappeenrannan teknillinen opisto, completing his studies from 1980 to 1983. Additionally, he has undergone Scrum training, enhancing his skills in agile project management methodologies.
Professional Development
Throughout his career, Timo Honkanen has engaged in continuous professional development. His education in software engineering and training in Scrum methodologies reflect his commitment to staying updated with industry standards and practices. This ongoing learning has supported his effectiveness in his current role at Vaisala.