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Riku Tikkanen

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I am Riku Tikkanen, a Data Scientist and Software Engineer based in Helsinki, Finland.

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I am Riku Tikkanen, a Data Scientist and Software Engineer based in Helsinki, Finland. I lead the development of a digital health platform, including a patient-facing app, a web-based clinician dashboard, and AI-powered patient selection tools. I design system architectures and data handling with careful attention to medical software standards and regulatory compliance, collaborating with clinical experts and AI specialists to build user- and patient-centered solutions.

I enjoy guiding UX design, prototyping, and applying machine learning to real-world problems while keeping data pipelines reliable and code clean. I thrive in lean startup environments, focusing on usability, scalability, and delivering actionable insights through robust analytics.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Languages

  • FinnishFluent
  • GermanAdvanced
  • EnglishFluent
  • SwedishIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Healthcare
  • Software & Internet
  • Life Sciences
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Other

Work experience· 7 roles

Data Scientist · Firstbeat Oy (Garmin Ltd.)Mar 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

Contributed to the development of analytics features for Garmin smartwatches by analyzing physiological and behavioral data. Collaborated on R&D projects with academic partners. Applied statistical analysis and signal processing techniques to extract health and performance insights.

Chief Technology Officer · Ankerias OyMar 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

Leading the development of Ankerias' digital health platform, including a patient-facing app, web-based clinician dashboard, and AI-based patient selection tool. Designing system architecture and data handling with attention to medical software standards and regulatory compliance. Collaborating with clinical experts and AI specialists to ensure development aligns with user and patient needs. Guiding UX design, prototyping, and applied ML efforts focused on clinical usability and scalability in a lean startup environment.

Data Scientist (fixed-term) · Firstbeat Analytics Oy (Garmin Ltd.)Jun 2023 – Mar 2024 · 10 mos

Processed and analyzed large-scale physiological datasets to develop new analytics features for smartwatches. Applied Python-based data processing and statistical techniques to derive performance and health metrics.

Master's Thesis Project · Fjuul Vision OyJul 2022 – Apr 2023 · 10 mos
ICT Consultant · Sterly OyNov 2020 – Oct 2025 · 5 yrs
Non-Commissioned Officer · Finnish Defence ForcesAug 2016 – Oct 2025 · 9 yrs 3 mos
Non-Commissioned Officer · Finnish Defence ForcesJul 2015 – Aug 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science · Aalto University2021 – 2023
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · Aalto University2019 – 2021
Master of Science in Computer Science · Aalto University2021 – 2023
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science · Aalto University2019 – 2021

Certifications and awards

Veterans' Association Diploma for Exemplary Military Service2016 – 2026

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