Tero Ihalainen
About Tero Ihalainen
Tero Ihalainen is a Senior Electronics Engineer with extensive experience in RF design and low power electronics. He specializes in developing high-performance, energy-efficient wearable devices and has managed international certification projects.
Current Role at Varjo
Tero Ihalainen has been serving as a Senior Electronics Engineer at Varjo since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for hardware projects that encompass both new platform development and the maintenance of legacy products. His work focuses on industrial valve control electronics, where he applies his expertise in RF design and low power electronics.
Previous Experience at Fastrax Ltd and Navigil Ltd
Before joining Varjo, Tero Ihalainen worked for six years as a Senior RF/HW Designer at Fastrax Ltd and Navigil Ltd from 2006 to 2012. During this time, he gained significant experience in designing ultra low power wearable devices that incorporate multiple sensors, LTE connectivity, and GNSS tracking features.
Professional Background at Patria and Tampere University of Technology
Tero Ihalainen began his career as a Hardware Designer at Patria, where he worked for one year from 2000 to 2001. He then transitioned to Tampere University of Technology, serving as a Research Assistant from 1998 to 2000. This early experience laid the foundation for his expertise in electronics and hardware design.
Education and Specialization
Tero Ihalainen studied Telecommunication Circuits at Tampere University of Technology, where he earned his Master of Science degree from 1996 to 2001. He also attended SähköTK for one year from 1995 to 1996. His academic background supports his specialization in achieving higher performance with lower energy consumption while ensuring compliance with global radio equipment requirements such as CE, FCC, ISED, and MIC.
Expertise in Compliance and Certification
Tero Ihalainen has managed global ATEX/IECEx and EMC certification projects, ensuring that products meet international standards. His strong background in environmental testing and embedded system hardware design enhances his ability to navigate the complexities of compliance in the electronics industry.