About

Alli Mäkinen

Azure Architect

Alli has over 5 years of experience in developing web based solutions. She has worked in different positions ranging from research to software engineering involving Microsoft tech stack. During the recent years at Innofactor, the main focus has been around secure Azure infrastructure.

Janne Lê Forsell

Azure Architect

Janne specializes in Azure, software development, B2C Identity, and DevOps with several years of industry experience. He has served key roles in various esteemed organizations, architecting and implementing powerful solutions. Now at Mallow, Janne utilizes their Azure proficiency to drive project success.

Jaakko Karhumaa

CEO

Jaakko has IT industry experience of over 25 years, with a focus on data management, BI, and Business applications. Jaakko held several positions with companies such as Sybase, Cognos, Microsoft, Innofactor and Avanade, before joining the founding team at Mallow.

Jonna Raassina

Azure Architect

Jonna has over 15 years of experience in the IT industry, with a focus on developing and building applications using Microsoft technologies. Previously she worked at Innofactor building digital services for various organizations within the public sector.

Aali Alikoski

Azure Architect

Aali has worked at IT industry since 1990s, most of the time focused on software development based on Microsoft tech stack. During the recent years, Azure has been the central theme on his career.

Petri Nissi

Azure Architect

With over 25 years in the IT industry, Petri has strong business, commercial, technical and people management acumen. He has worked in different roles for national and international customers while working previously in Capgemini and Tietoevry.

Majid Maskati

Azure Architect

Majid has over 20 years of experience in developing and architecting applications with Microsoft technologies. Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer Expert and Cybersecurity Architect Expert.

Teemu Tapanila

CTO, Principal Architect


Since the early days, Teemu has been working with Microsoft cloud and has worn the Microsoft Azure MVP hat already eight years. Running his own business, among other positions, he has demonstrated his skills in multiple local and international customer projects as an architect and advisor.

Heikki-Jussi Niemi

Azure Architect

Heikki-Jussi has over 10 years of experience in developing and architecting applications. He has worked in multiple roles ranging from tester to solution architect. Previously he worked at Pinja as a part of team developing DevOps practices.

Antti Seitsonen

Azure Data Architect

Antti has over 5 years of experience of developing and building data systems in different domains. He has worked in positions ranging from research at the European Commission to private companies at Wärtsilä and Helen.

Tomi Asp

Azure Data Architect

Tomi has over 10 years of experience from programming to building larger systems in the data and IoT context. He has been working in the one of the most respected research centers to having led the data solutions and platforms practice at Cybercom before joining Mallow.

Henri Hietala

Azure Architect

Henri has over 15 years of experience in developing and architecting applications. He has held lead positions in utilizing Azure capabilities in his previous roles at Siili and Innofactor. Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect and DevOps Engineer Expert.

Jani Nevalainen

COO, Azure Architect

Jani is an Azure Architect & Coach (Microsoft MVP Alumni) who has worked with Microsoft technologies since 1996. He helps teams design, govern, and optimize Azure platforms—spanning cloud strategy, solution architecture, cost governance/FinOps, IoT scenarios, DevOps, and infrastructure as code.

Emmi Valjakka

Azure Data Architect

Emmi has a background in working with diverse data domains and complex infrastructures, paired with a deep understanding of finance processes and tools. She has experience with Azure’s data tools as well as other modern data technologies. Previously, she worked as a Finance Solution Data Architect at YIT.

Risto-Matti Ratilainen

Azure Architect

Risto-Matti has over 17 years of ICT experience with management and specialist roles in companies such as Etteplan, HiQ, Tieto, Bilot and Avanade. Risto-Matti has broad experience in cloud, specializing in Azure architectures, cloud native development and AI.

Ollipekka Väänänen

Azure Data Engineer

Ollipekka has over 7 years of hands-on experience working with data. Previously, he has worked as a Data Engineer at Solita and as a Developer at EG Finland. He specializes in end-to-end data workflows, from data import and processing to modeling, ensuring value delivery to the customer through insightful reporting.

Juhana Raitasalo

Business Development Director

Juhana has over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, leading solution sales, business development, and cloud transformation for companies like Microsoft, Onrego, and Loihde. At Mallow, he helps customers make the most of Azure by blending deep technical knowledge with business-driven thinking and strong leadership.