Hannu Kokko

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Hannu Kokko Vice President, Network Services R&D at Basware

Insightful, results-driven executive and Agile expert with 15+ years of leadership experience spanning a full range of software R&D, engineering, and product development. Well-equipped with MS in Systems/ Information Science, Scrum Master and Product Owner Certifications, and extensive background in project management, applications/systems architecture, line management, change management and process engineering. Fluent in English and Finnish.
• Demonstrated success in leading world-class R&D and software product development initiatives for start-up, high growth, and mature operations globally.
• Reputation for implementing Agile, Scrum, and Lean methodologies to accelerate and optimise development processes whilst driving successful delivery of best-in-class, revenue-generating products and software platforms.
• Expert in directing multimillion-euro projects and product development life cycle; from initial feasibility analysis / conceptual design through development, testing, enhancements, and release.
• Build, train, and manage onsite and remote international teams; talent for inspiring superior team performance whilst coordinating initiatives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Specialties: Product Development Strategies, R&D productivity & benchmarking, Agile & Lean Development, Leading software development teams, Architecture (especially in Java), Portfolio Management, Continuous integration, Performance tuning, Coaching & Mentoring, Object oriented software development, Patterns, Quality, Processes, Tools, Project Management, Software project audits/metrics, Social Networking, Static Analysis, Application and Platform development

Advisory experience

    Location

  • Finland
  • Industry

  • Information Technology and Services
  • Languages

  • English, Finnish