2016-
Sheffield Hallam University
Subject Group Leader, Creative Media
Managing the teaching staff across Animation, Games Design, and Digital Media Production courses. Contributing to research and strategic development initiatives.
2014 - 2015
Playdemic Ltd
General Manager
Leading game development teams in making state of the art mobile games.
2013 - 2014
Grand Cru
Product Lead
Set up and led a small development team in creating a mobile game concept through a prototype into first playable phase.
2009 - 2013
Digital Chocolate
Executive Producer, Creative Director, Lead Designer
Worked in various senior roles in the Helsinki studio, both leading development teams on games such as Army Attack! and managing the studio's design department.
2008 - 2009
IT University of Copenhagen
Assistant Professor
Taught courses on game design and development. Conducted research into game design processes and methods, especially game design for social networks.
2003 - 2008
Veikkaus the Finnish National Lottery
Product Development Manager, Game Researcher & Designer
Worked in various R&D and business development roles, focusing on developing online games and products.
2002
Fathammer Ltd
Game Designer
Designed games for the 3D mobile platform the company was developing.
2002
University of Tampere, Finland
Assistant Professor
Research and lecturing responsibilities, focusing on games and game studies.
2000-1
Icon Medialab Finland
Copywriter & Concept Designer
Concept design, UI & UX design, and copywriting for a number of online services, including online retail sites, portals, and client intranets.
