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herkkules/README.md

Profitable Innovation. Nordic Qualities.

Results-driven Product Management professional delivering impact from day one. With deep roots in Nordic design principles, I bring clarity, creativity and solutions into adapting software organisations.


Elbow Grease Services:

Turning strategic insights into measurable outcomes requires legwork. I support organisations in navigating critical periods, whether it be in-person opening new markets, researching a product, or integrating sensitive systems. Combining hands-on experience and strategic foresight ...

  • Market Entry requires more than a plan, it demands strategic network-building and partnerships. And a strong bias for action. I am at my creative best in cultivating local connections into partnerships and tangible business ventures.
  • Product Studies can find opportunities, improve operational oversight and reduce risk. Equipped with academic fundamentals and operational experience, I can pick apart mental models and structure them into code for feasibility and due diligence.
  • Integration of sensitive systems demands someone 'who gets it' on the ground.

Interim Leadership Services:

Stepping in as a seasoned product leader to provide stability and direction. I help maintain momentum and continuity. Whether it be managing the onboarding of a permanent leader or scaling your product organisation to meet increasing demands.

  • Leadership Gaps are a common element of business evolution. Temporary setbacks can be resolved with structure, empathy and sustainable routines.
  • Common Goals need to be nudged into action and a shared mental model needs to be crafted and communicated.
  • Development and training is an important aspect of professional growth. A trusted advisor can prepare talent for high-stakes situations and find tools for business-specific issues.

Design of Complex Systems:

My core competency is in enabling profitable innovation. I craft elegant and user-centric systems rooted in open standards, ensuring long-term relevance and scalability.

  • Rugged Systems remain stable under stress, ensuring continuity even in the face of disruption. From distributed architectures to redundancy planning, resilience is built into every layer of a system with no single point of failure.
  • Elegant Function is the goal of a collaborative and user-centric design process. Guided by purpose, simplicity, and practicality, my approach ensures affective user experiences that feel uncomplicated.
  • Maintainable software is built by simplifying until nothing more can be removed. Effective knowledge transfer ... on-/offboarding ... structure.

Professional Experience:

I’m a seasoned product leader with specific competence in scaling SaaS, leading innovation, and delivering data-driven solutions. My approach combines strategic foresight with practical execution to deliver measurable results.

Product Owner, Visma

Multinational FinTech SaaS (1 year)

  • Created a Corporate Innovation Unit, providing a foundation for advanced initiatives and sustained competitiveness. Implemented Product Lifecycle Management processes to ensure alignment and scalability. ... outcome
  • Directed initiatives involving Distributed Systems and Machine Learning to deliver scalable and data-driven systems.
  • Engaged in Stakeholder Management, ensuring alignment while pursuing strategic objectives.

Product Owner, Powered by Yonoton

Mobile SaaS Startup (2 years)

  • Nurtured direct Client Relationships ensuring strong partnerships and alignment with customer needs.
  • Established Design Systems and aligned Agile Product Development in a Scrum team with international contractors.
  • Utilized DevOps practices and leveraged Application Frameworks to deliver digital services across different modalities.

Solutions Consultant, Digital Workforce

Series B Professional Services (1 year)

  • Implemented Robotic Process Automation systems for clients in regulated industries, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance.
  • End-to-end Project Management of automation solutions, adhering to strict deadlines and quality standards.
  • Delivered tailored solutions for Healthcare Sector clients, addressing unique operational challenges.

Project Analyst, Accelerando

Technology Business Advisor (2 years)

  • Supported international expansion projects by delivering comprehensive Market Analysis and strategic insights.
  • Collaborated with clients on Business Development initiatives to align operations with investment objectives.
  • Created Pitch Decks and equipped founders with the tools and preparation needed for capital events.

Business Analyst, cloudControl

Cloud Technology Startup (1 year)

  • Implemented Financial Processes to enhance operational efficiency and ensure accurate service-level profitability analysis.
  • Provided actionable insights through Investor Reports, supporting decision-making and ensuring operational oversight.
  • Leveraged Database Technologies and Web Analytics to drive data-informed improvements and streamline operations.

Accountant, Securitas

Security-Sector Public Company (1 year)

  • Responsible for Financial Operations of a business unit within a global organisation.

Military experience

Lance Corporal (Reserve)

Finnish Defence Forces (6 months, National Conscription)

  • Oversaw Dispersed Operations of critical communications infrastructure.
  • Promoted with distinction for recognised Tactical Leadership.

Education

B.Sc. in Financia lEconomics

Hanken School of Economics, Finland - 2019

  • Thesis: Valuation of early-movers against late-movers in Initial Public Offerings
  • Globally recognised European business school, 57th in Masters in Management (Financial Times, 2024).

B.Sc. in Computer Science

University of Helsinki, Finland ~ 2025 (WIP)

  • Thesis: Foundations of Open Standards for Web 3D Technologies
  • Globally recognised European research university, 107th in World University Ranking (Times Higher Education, 2025).

Double Masters in Management & Software Engineering

Hanken School of Economics & University of Helsinki ~ 2026

  • Management Thesis: Governance of Capital-Intensive Investments: Bridging DeFi and Physical Assets
  • An interdisciplinary thesis project bridging Financial Engineering and Software Development.
  • Software Engineering: Loosely coupled commercial partnerhips

Volunteering

  • Ukraine War Relief: Fundraised, equipped and delivered 6 tactical evacuation vehicles to the front line.
  • Technology Entrepreneurship: Fostering connections for Finnish startups entering US markets.
  • Sailing: Active member of Teekkaripurjehtijat, the Finnish sailing club for engineers.

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    I make strategic objectives happen.

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