Transforming strategy into execution

CWEN is transitioning digital strategy into execution by using technology and helping companies building the bridge between IT and business. Digitalization, service design, enterprise document management, system integrations, data migrations, business development, Agile transformations, management consulting and program management just to list a few of the services I offer. Get in touch if you want to get things done with high quality and efficiency. Available hybrid / remotely worldwide (homebase in Helsinki, Finland).

Sofigate is the leader of IT Management in the Nordics and pioneer of Business Technology management in Northern Europe. We help our customers succeed in leading digitalization.

► Integration stream lead, program & project management, test management, enterprise document management, change management, Agile transformation and coaching (Dynamics, SAP, Workday, Sharepoint, Teams, Jira etc.)

► Global eCommerce program and project management
► Test Planning and Management

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
► 14 eCom stores launched worldwide using BigCommerce platform
► E2E test plan and test process implementation including FE, 3PL, PSP, CRM, ERP and BI integrations

Academic Work is one of the leading recruitment and staffing agencies focusing on young professionals in the Nordic region. We use our extensive database and campus presence to match the best and brightest talents with today’s fast moving businesses. With offices located in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland we can truly be an international partner to our customers in the Nordic region. We are passionate about our young professionals and their success within your company!

► Responsible of developing, growing and financial target setting for IT Business Area with revenue over 20M€.
► Analyzing financial data, making conclusions and creating financial reports using tools like Excel, Power BI and Clickview.
► IT business development consulting for Academy (https://www.academy.fi/), which is a subsidiary of Academic Work, offering intensive training based on the Accelerated Learning method.
► Supporting Sales and Operations to reach their goals on IT business area.
► Consulting and negotiating with clients on their IT recruitment and staffing needs.
► Training Sales & Operations personnel and Academy consultants to improve their IT skills and knowledge.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
► On my first year 2019 IT business area grew over 30% in revenue. 
► On my second year 2020 IT business area grew 10% in revenue during H1 even though business was highly impacted by COVID-19.

Founded in 2008, Vaimo is the global leader in delivering award-winning digital storefronts, omnichannel solutions and mobile apps on the Magento platform. 
 

LOCATION: Tallinn, Estonia

► Managing large and complex omnichannel eCommerce projects (Web and Mobile Apps) for clients in Usa and GCC Area including e.g. digitalisation, payment gateway, CMS, ERP and CRM integrations based on Magento platform in a senior role.
► Coordinating and synchronizing with frontend, backend, UX and hosting teams to provide reliable estimates and delivery of client requirements.
► Taking full responsibility of project delivery on time & in budget including risk and change management.
► Identifying sales opportunities, achieving assigned sales and activity targets by reviewing customer requests and creating SOWs and sales contract proposals.
► Improving workflows and processes in Project Management Office organization.
► Mentoring Junior Project Managers.
► Leading a team of developers mentoring and improving constantly team performance and skills.

MYJAR is an innovative financial services company that provides flexible consumer loans.
 

LOCATION: Tallinn, Estonia

► Participated in the definition, design and development of the new MyJar software platform to improve offering short-term and long-term loans in UK.
► Initiated and implemented new business processes and workflows.
► Ownership and delivery of complex frontend, risk and fraud related projects.
► Working with multiple third parties and dealing with senior stakeholders in Fintech industry.

LOCATION: Toronto, Canada

► Customizing Microsoft Windows Phone configurations for US wireless operators Verizon and Sprint.
► Integrating, building and releasing customer specific SW releases.
► Providing technical Windows Phone SW customization expertise in Microsoft Technical Sales organization.
► Analyzing and implementing wireless service providers technical requirements.
► Managing technical support requests and ensuring timely resolution of customer issues.
► Delivering customized configurations to achieve high customer satisfaction and trust.

USED PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES AND TOOLS:
► XML
► ProvXML
► Windows Phone 8
► Windows Phone 8.1
► Windows 10

LOCATION: San Diego, United States

► Customizing Microsoft Windows Phone configurations for US wireless operators Verizon and Sprint.
► Integrating, building and releasing customer specific SW releases.
► Providing technical Windows Phone SW customization expertise in Microsoft Technical Sales organization.
► Analyzing and implementing wireless service providers technical requirements to Windows Phones.
► Managing technical support requests and ensuring timely resolution of customer issues.
► Delivering customized configurations to achieve high customer satisfaction and trust.

USED PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES AND TOOLS:
► XML
► ProvXML
► Windows Phone 8
► Windows Phone 8.1

► Led designing of functional HW test system for Nokia Lumia Windows Phone reliability testing. 
► Supervised subcontractors and a virtual SW team in Nokia Lumia Quality Organization.
► Negotiated with third party hardware vendors and mechanical suppliers.
► Directed manufacturing of the test system including mechanical design and robotics.
► Synchronized the project with the Nokia Lumia Windows Phone development process.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
► Improved HW reliability test system performance, stability and scalability.
► Reduced costs and testing time. 
► Automated test process by reducing manual work to minimum.
► Initiated an Agile way of working to improve work flow and streamline processes.
► Conducted Agile Methodology trainings (Scrum, Kanban, TDD etc.).

TEST CATEGORIES:
► Audio (microphones and speakers)
► Camera and Flash
► Display and Touch
► HAC (Hearing Aid Compatibility)
► Energy and Power Management
► Cellular: GSM, LTE, TD-SCDMA, CDMA, CDMA2000 and WCDMA 
► Wireless Connectivity: NFC, WLAN and Bluetooth
► Sensors: ALS, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer and Gyroscope 

USED TESTERS AND TOOLS:
► R&S ® CMW500
► Visual Studio
► XML

► Refined and implemented SW test process for Nokia S40 mobile phone video feature testing.
► Managed test planning based on product and platform road maps and milestones.
► Supervised test plan execution and error reporting in Quality Gate organization.
► Analyzed test results and wrote test reports based on test result analysis.
► Managed resourcing of local and global testers and subcontractors in multinational environment.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
► Improved test process of S40 Video feature testing.
► Updated Video SW test plan and test cases.
► Initiated an Agile way of working to improve work flow and streamline processes.
► Conducted Agile Methodology trainings (Scrum, Kanban, TDD etc.).

TESTED FEATURES:
► Video Playback
► Video Streaming
► Video Progressive Download
► Video Sharing
► Video Recording
► Video Call
► VoIP

USED TESTING TOOLS:
► WireShark
► Quality Center
► Refined an

► Private entrepreneur of an import, retail and wholesale company.
► Manufacturing quality wool products for dogs, horses and people.
► Wide product range for dogs and horses under own W-Wool brand.
► Building and maintaining popular eCommerce site for retailers and end customers.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
► Fostered a robust, sustainable network of retailers all over Finland.
► Introduced new clothing brand into the market.
► Demonstrated an unwavering commitment to customer service by adding new retailers while maintaining premium service level with existing ones.

► SW Application Certification testing for Nokia S60 mobile phones. 
► Responsible of GCF&PTCRB testing. 

TESTED FEATURES:
► Bluetooth
► Java
► Flash Lite
► Browser
► MMS
► USB
► WLAN

USED TESTING TOOLS:
► SUN java-tck harness
► PTS Bluetooth trace analyzer
► USB Gold tree
► WLAN test environment
► Macromedia test system

► Providing technical web development expertise for large Nordic SW R&D projects.
► Developed and implemented new features to Suomi24.fi, Eniro.fi and Yritystele.fi.
► Maintained internet and mobile services and online communities.
► Supervised and maintained Content Management Systems.
► SEO and also designed user interfaces for search engines and online communities.
► Managed error handling process and conducted trainings for customer service representatives.

USED PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES AND TOOLS:
► HTML and CSS
► JavaScript and JSP
► XML and XSL
► Perl
► Unix

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
► SW integration of Suomi24.fi dating service, C2C classifieds service and a web gaming service.
► SW integration of Eniro.fi search engine with web, people, company and map search.
► SW integration of Yritystele.fi B2B service.

LOCATION: Barcelona, Spain

► 3G voice application testing in Nokia Wireless Application Center.
► Writing installation manuals and user guides for 3G voice applications.
► Conducted trainings how to use new 3G voice applications and programs.