Ville Okkola
About Ville Okkola
Ville Okkola is a QA Lead specializing in Mixed Reality and Teleportation at Varjo, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Master of Science in Information Technology from LUT University and has extensive experience in quality assurance across various companies.
Work at Varjo
Currently, Ville Okkola serves as the QA Lead for Mixed Reality and Teleportation at Varjo. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development and quality assurance processes within the company. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Quality Engineer at Varjo from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on ensuring the quality of mixed reality products.
Education and Expertise
Ville Okkola studied at LUT University, where he earned a Master of Science degree in Information Technology. His studies spanned from 2001 to 2010, providing him with a strong foundation in technology and software development. This educational background supports his expertise in quality assurance and mixed reality technologies.
Professional Background
Ville Okkola has a diverse professional background in quality assurance and software development. He began his career as a Trainee at Delta Motor Group Oy in 2004 and later held various positions, including Quality Assurance Specialist at Visma Severa and QA Engineer at Acme Packet. He also worked at HERE Technologies in multiple roles, including Lead R&D Test Engineer and Sr Software Test Engineer.
Career Progression
Ville Okkola's career progression includes significant roles in various companies. After starting as a Trainee, he advanced to positions such as Quality Assurance Specialist and QA Engineer. His experience at HERE Technologies and Oracle further solidified his skills in software testing and development, leading to his current role at Varjo.