Henri Parkkonen

Henri Parkkonen has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Henri currently holds the position of Business Development Executive at Silo AI, a leading AI partner in Europe. In this role, Henri is responsible for sales and customer management. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Product Management at Process Genius Oy, where they oversaw the development and visualization of 3D digital twin products.

Henri has also worked as a Client Manager at Knowit and Cybercom Group, where they managed multiple customers and handled various tasks including project management, administrative duties, and sales. Henri has additionally held positions at Solenovo Ltd., where they served as the Business Development Director, Sales Director, and Product Manager. In these roles, Henri was responsible for sales, customer support, project management, and team leadership. Notably, they played a crucial role in the management and development of the SoleCRIS research information system.

Earlier in their career, Henri worked as an Account Manager at X-Partner Joensuu Oy and Marski Data Oy, where they gained experience in B2B sales and developed an understanding of leading ICT and printing solutions. Henri also worked as a K-kauppiasharjoittelija at Kesko and as a Ruokakaupan myyjä at Pohjois-Karjalan Osuuskauppa.

Overall, Henri Parkkonen's work experience showcases their expertise in business development, sales, client management, project management, and team leadership across various industries.

Henri Parkkonen holds a Master's Degree in Technology Competence Management from Karelia University of Applied Sciences, which they obtained from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, they pursued a degree in Selling Skills and Sales Operations, specializing in Canon sales, from Koulutuskeskus salpaus, where they studied from 2011 to 2013. Their undergraduate education took place at North Karelia University of Applied Sciences, where they earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering between 2005 and 2010.

In addition to their formal education, Henri Parkkonen has obtained several certifications. In 2015, they attained a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification from Karelia University of Applied Sciences. Later, in 2019, they became a Certified Project Manager at IPMA: International Project Management Association. In 2014, they achieved the Certified ScrumMaster designation from Scrum Alliance, and in 2019, they obtained the Certified Scrum Product Owner certification, also from Scrum Alliance.