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Welcome to the Portfolio of Antti Eerola

  • Digital Product Expert
  • AI Solution Architect
  • Award-winning Innovator

Hi, I’m Antti Eerola.

An award-winning innovator with 20+ years of experience at the helm of digital services.

Proven track record in product development, AI solutions, customer experience, and design to drive business growth.

Previous work

Clients & projects

I enjoy the most working with small, nimble, agile and fearless teams.

Olyns recycling machine

Olyns

Startup
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Former Apple managers launched Olyns, a recycling startup, in collaboration with PepsiCo and Safeway.

Leading my team, I worked on both hardware and software prototyping, incorporating Machine Learning and AI to recognize deposits.

Additionally, I implemented one of the first iOS NFC Wallet Passes, which needed special clearance from Apple.

Disney

Enterprise
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To enable journalists the ability to watch content in advance, I led the development of a Preview Service, a “Disney+ for media”, to distribute content for review.

Due to the nature of early screenings, I ensured that the service met the highest security standards, all while maintaining an excellent user experience.

FOXNational Geographic
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Handpicked
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I have been fortunate work with outstanding teams at IBM, Disney, FOX, ISS, GE Healthcare, CGI, SAP, Tietoevry, Microsoft, Samsung, Telia, DNA, Nordea, OP, Posti, Aller, Tammi, Yle, MTV, Verkkokauppa.com, S-Group, Ultrahack, Trustmary, WDS, Republic, EvokAI, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Ministry of Transport and Communications of Finland and the cities of Helsinki and Tampere.

In addition to these, numerous other companies and teams have shaped me into a master of digital products and services.

Open to work

Specialized expertise

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Product Development Lead

Role
Experienced Product Owner, CSPO
What
Mastery of the entire chain from business analysis to development execution, recruitment and sourcing
Skills
Service design, strategic planning, product development, and innovation management

MVP & Prototypes

Role
MVP & New Business Development
What
Rapid development of minimum viable products, service design and user experience
Skills
Building MVPs, incorporating service design principles to ideate, create, validate and scale well-rounded and user-friendly products

AI & ML Solutions

Role
AI Specialist
What
Development of AI-driven or enhanced products and services, ML models
Skills
Expertise in creating AI workflows, chatbots, RAG, agents, functions, and training

UI/UX Design

Role
User Experience Lead
What
Prototyping, wireframing, user interface design, service design, design systems
Skills
Creation of user-centric designs and prototypes, development and maintenance of design systems to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects, and comprehensive service design to enhance overall user experience

IT & Business Consulting

Role
IT Consultant
What
Product development, tech leadership, CX, UX, innovation management, service design, new business development, and transformations
Skills
Driving innovation, leading transformations, and fostering new business development and operational excellence across your business through detailed service design thinking and creative strategic consulting.

Expertise

Versatile &
experienced

I bring a unique combination of skills in product ownership, design, development, tech and consulting. Here's how I can help your business thrive.

Tech Leadership

Leading development teams, recruiting and managing talent, strategic planning, and serving as CTO for startups. I provide tech leadership to ensure successful project delivery, integrating strategic planning, product development, and innovation. I guide cross-functional teams, aligning products with strategic goals for real business value, overseeing full-stack developments, and driving sustainable growth and technological advancement.

Product Lifecycle Management

With extensive experience in managing product lifecycles across software, enterprise solutions, and mobile/web applications, I thrive in startup settings and fast-paced environments. I guide projects from concept to completion, including idea and business plan development, and guiding developers and designers. My expertise spans the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and design to overseeing implementation, post-launch evaluation, and continuous development.

Innovation management

Bringing innovative solutions to complex problems and developing new products. I help organizations innovate and adapt quickly, applying design thinking principles and facilitating workshops to cultivate creativity. I drive innovation by transforming ideas into market-ready products.

Design thinking

My approach to design is hands-on and collaborative. I leverage prototyping, wireframing, and UX/CX design to create intuitive solutions. I believe in “show, don’t tell” – using visual communication to drive informed decisions and solve complex challenges.

Technical Expertise

With a strong foundation in web and mobile development, I create scalable, robust applications. My work is grounded in Agile methodology, and I mentor teams to foster collaborative problem-solving, aligning efforts with strategic objectives.

Communications

I bridge the gap between business and development, promoting transparency and collaboration. By ensuring clear communication across all levels, I help prevent misunderstandings and facilitate smoother decision-making, enabling successful project pivots and long-term planning.

About me

Tech explorer

Outdoors, tinkering, curiosity, and creativity help keep me grounded and things simple.

A collection of digital creation tools

Tools

I work with a diverse set of development tools, design software, cloud services, and AI models, such as React, JavaScript, TypeScript, Tailwind, Python, Node.js, Three.js, AWS, Vercel, Google Cloud, Strapi, WordPress, Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender, and OpenAI.

HP Gold award

Awards

I’ve been part of award-winning teams, including recognition at Cannes Lions, and have personally received the ICT Innovation Award for my work for HP.

Certified Scrum Product Owner certification

Certs

Seasoned Certified Scrum Product Owner®. Practicing Agile and service design since the turn of the millennium.

Ultrahack investment announcement

Founder

In addition to working for startups, I have co-founded several ventures myself. This includes one of the largest hackathons in Europe, with €1 million in investments offered to winners, a low-code/no-code headless CMS, and a cafe-restaurant with a perfect 5.0 rating. My ideas are plentiful and free, but it's execution that truly sets them apart.

Retro computer artwork

Hobbies

Hiking, outdoor activities, and tinkering have been essential to me since childhood. My passion for technology extends around retro computers and consoles. Beyond gaming, my digital artwork has exhibited in a museum.

Behance

Explore a selection of my design work from the past decade, featuring primarily brand identities. I continue to enjoy designing brands for projects that are close to me.

Contact me

Creative Product Owner and Designer, specializing in Prototyping, MVPs, AI and UI/UX Design to kickstart your next app. Get in touch!

Antti Eerola