Tuomas Keränen
About Tuomas Keränen
Tuomas Keränen is the Head of Product at Vaisala, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in the ICT industry, having previously worked in various roles at Nokia and Microsoft, and holds a Master's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering.
Current Role at Vaisala
Tuomas Keränen has served as the Head of Product at Vaisala since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and strategy within the organization. His tenure at Vaisala has lasted for three years, during which he has contributed to the company's focus on innovative solutions in environmental and industrial measurement.
Previous Experience at Nokia
Tuomas Keränen held multiple positions at Nokia, contributing to various aspects of technology and product management. His roles included Director of Technology and User Experience, Senior Manager for Technology Intelligence, and Senior Manager for Innovation Portfolio. His time at Nokia spanned from 1998 to 2012, during which he gained extensive experience in system software architecture and product management.
Experience at Microsoft
Keränen worked at Microsoft from 2014 to 2016, where he held the positions of Concepting Product Manager and Senior Software Program Manager. His work involved managing product concepts and leading software programs, further enhancing his expertise in the technology sector.
Educational Background
Tuomas Keränen studied Telecommunications Engineering at Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan, where he earned a Master’s Degree from 1993 to 2001. He also completed his high school education at Tapiolan lukio from 1991 to 1993. His educational background has provided a solid foundation for his career in the ICT industry.
Skills and Expertise
Keränen possesses expertise in agile concepting, focusing on product and service concept definition and validation through rapid prototyping and consumer studies. He has over 15 years of experience in virtual team leadership and more than 5 years of line management experience. His wide technical background in the ICT industry includes system-level software architecture planning.