I have studied and researched digital technologies and artificial intelligence for 40+ years since my studies at Helsinki University of Technology (nowadays Aalto University) in the 1970s. There I studied for the famous AI pioneer prof Teuvo Kohonen. I made by Master thesis about machine vision, a work that led me to work in Decon Oy for some years developing system for visual inspection of boards in sawmills.
My main career I spent at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland as scientist, senior scientist, team leader, laboratory manager, deputy division director and research professor in digital services. During these years I led and developed digital and AI systems for the media industry and later also applications in education, nutrition, materials and bioeconomy.
I also served in various European fora, including the boards of Big Data Value Association (BDVA) and Vice-President of AI, Data and Robotics Association (Adra).
After retiring from VTT, I continue my work in my NextAI company that provides research and consulting services. Through NextAI, I have been helping the Secretariat of Adra, among other things as an interim Secretary General. I joined the Advisory Board of Lincoln Method company 2023.
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