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MIKKO SALAMA

Lead ML Engineer (Siili)

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Finland

Professional Summary

Lead ML Engineer and Full Stack Data Scientist with a proven track record of architecting scalable, end-to-end AI solutions. Specializing in Generative AI, Databricks, and advanced system optimization, I excel at transforming raw data into high-performance, production-ready systems that drive robust data architectures and business efficiency across diverse industries.

Professional Experience

Lead ML Engineer

Siili
February 2024 - Present
  • Spearheading ML engineering and full-stack data science, crafting end-to-end solutions from raw data to production.
  • Engineering and deploying cutting-edge Generative AI (GenAI) and traditional ML solutions for enterprise clients.
  • Architecting, scaling, and managing complex data pipelines and model lifecycles utilizing Databricks and advanced SQL.
  • Executing advanced optimization techniques to enhance both machine learning model performance and backend data query efficiency.

Senior Data & IoT Engineer

Brightly Works
August 2023 - February 2024
  • Architected a comprehensive IoT platform utilizing Azure Data Explorer and Power BI.
  • Engineered sales prediction models and strategic insights using XGBoost and simulation techniques.
  • Directed state-of-the-art weather forecasting solutions leveraging IoT sensor data, executing continuous optimization to forecasting algorithms.

AI Engineer

Freesi
September 2022 - July 2023
  • Designed and deployed automated data pipelines, Spring Boot backend API solutions, and comprehensive monitoring systems.
  • Streamlined data processing and seamlessly integrated applications utilizing SQL databases to extract maximum value for customers.

Data Scientist

Aiforsite
September 2021 - September 2022
  • Architected and implemented novel analytical solutions while extensively building and modifying Django backend systems for production environments.
  • Directed multiple junior data scientists and their projects, ensuring successful delivery of data-driven solutions.

Data Scientist

Ensense
February 2021 - June 2021
  • Optimized complex systems for heat district companies, focusing on advancing existing solutions and building data systems for new customers.
  • Instituted software best practices and development methodologies across the organization.

Researcher

Finnish Geodetic Institute
September 2018 - January 2021
  • Engineered and conducted final measurements for single photon aerial laser systems using C programming close to the hardware level.
  • Authored deep learning algorithms with TensorFlow for point cloud classification, utilizing Python for comprehensive data analysis and algorithm development.

Education

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering
2013 - 2018 | GPA: 3.9/5

Major: Control, Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Minor: Industrial Engineering and Management
Master's Thesis: Smart Heating Control

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering
2008 - 2013

Bachelor's Thesis: Vehicular Automation

Exchange Student

Tohoku University, Japan
2011 - 2012

Research Topic: Decentralized Control for Hexapod Robot

Skills & Expertise

Programming Languages

  • Python, SQL, Java, C, C++, C#, JavaScript

Technologies & Tools

  • Databricks, Azure, AWS, Django, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MongoDB, Git, JIRA (Certified), React, Android, Unity, Visual Studio Code, PyCharm

Data Science & ML

  • Generative AI / LLMs, System & Model Optimization, XGBoost, LightGBM, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Deep Learning, NLP, Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, Power BI, Algorithm Development

Languages

Finnish (Native), English (Professional), Japanese (Limited Working), Swedish (Limited Working), German (Elementary), Spanish (Elementary)

Operating Systems

Windows, Linux

Certifications & Additional Experience

  • ACP-100 JIRA Administrator - Atlassian Certified Professional
  • ACP-400 JIRA Service Desk Administration - Atlassian Certified Professional
  • House Security Administrator Certificate
  • JIRA Consultant at Avoset (2016-2017) - Worked with major Finnish stock companies on JIRA and Confluence implementations
  • Professional Poker Player (2014-2016) - Competed in European casinos with focus on profitable cash games
  • Co-owner at Komeetanpoika & Tähtiäinen (2014-2015) - Consultation on graph algorithms, NLP, and data streams
  • Castle Warden - Aalto University Student Association (2009-2014)
  • Board Member & Head Coach - Otaniemi Fight Club (2012-2014)

Interests

Chess, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Bouldering, Gym, Piano