Ilari Virta
About Ilari Virta
Ilari Virta is a Development Manager at Vaisala, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in software engineering, having held various roles at Vaisala and other companies, and holds a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Work at Vaisala
Ilari Virta has been employed at Vaisala since 2015, progressing through various roles. He started as an Embedded Software Engineer from 2015 to 2019, where he contributed to software development for embedded systems. He then served as Lead Software Engineer from 2019 to 2021, overseeing software engineering projects. Since 2021, he has held the position of Development Manager, focusing on managing development teams and projects within the Helsinki Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining Vaisala, Ilari Virta worked at JOT Automation as an Embedded Software Designer for one year from 2013 to 2014. His role involved designing software solutions for automation systems. Additionally, he gained early experience as a Summer Trainee at Soneco Oy in 2009, where he was involved in various tasks related to software development.
Education and Expertise
Ilari Virta holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Information Technology from Oulu University of Applied Sciences, which he completed from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Oulu, studying from 2012 to 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation in software engineering and embedded systems.
Career Timeline
Ilari Virta's career in software engineering spans over a decade. He began his professional journey as a Summer Trainee in 2009. He then worked at JOT Automation for one year before joining Vaisala in 2015. His roles at Vaisala have evolved from Embedded Software Engineer to Lead Software Engineer, and currently, Development Manager. His experience reflects a steady progression in responsibilities and expertise in software development.