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Tuukka Urpi Joins DSharp as Head of Software Development

Tuukka Urpi

DSharp is thrilled to welcome Tuukka Urpi as the new Head of Software Development. Urpi’s appointment marks a significant addition to the DSharp team, bringing over two decades of rich experience in the technology sector.

Urpi’s journey in tech started in his childhood, fueled by a fascination with computers, beginning with the C64/C128. His professional path has been equally impressive, with a career that began in software development in 2000 and transitioned to software architecture in 2007. His skill set is extensive, encompassing a variety of programming languages, database systems, and development methodologies. While a proponent of the DevOps culture, Urpi’s true passion lies in development, especially backend systems and architecture, where he often engages in what he playfully refers to as “software archaeology.”

With a domain knowledge rooted primarily in healthcare, Urpi has also worked in the industrial, municipal, and educational sectors. At DSharp, he is excited to focus on modeling and creating a robust environment that upholds the highest standards in usability, quality, and development methods.

Outside of his professional sphere, Urpi is a man of many interests, ranging from cosmology to photography, gardening, and foraging. He is particularly passionate about food and gaming, identifying himself as a pizza aficionado. His involvement with the Pizzanpaistajat community has led to the creation of a vibrant network of pizza enthusiasts, the publication of a successful pizza-making book, and the founding of a startup dedicated to pizza.

Reflecting on his initial time at DSharp, Urpi describes his experience as “Nice, very nice,” appreciating the team’s strong drive, exploratory spirit, and unique sense of humor.
Urpi’s addition to the DSharp team signifies an exciting new chapter. His extensive expertise and dynamic approach to software development are set to enhance DSharp’s ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence in the field.

The DSharp team extends a warm welcome to Tuukka Urpi and eagerly anticipates the fresh perspectives and energy he brings to his new role.

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Kristian Granroth becomes Partner in DSharp

Kristian Granroth joins as Partner

Since August 2023, Kristian Granroth has been instrumental in shaping the future of DSharp as the Head of Professional Services. Now, his role is expanding significantly as he steps up to become one of the company’s owners.

“With such a strong group of individuals as owners and staff, I don’t need to be clairvoyant to see success in the future”, Granroth remarked, highlighting his eagerness to enhance his commitment to the company’s vision and growth.

In the current dynamic business environment, the importance of information management and diverse data formats is increasingly recognized across various sectors, including corporate and public domains. Granroth, in his elevated role says, “Data and information in many organizations is their most valuable asset and they do not even realize it. Yet. We are here to help them to utilize their data potential.”

This marks a new chapter for DSharp. With Granroth joining as a new owner, the company is poised for sustained growth and innovation.

The DSharp team warmly welcomes Kristian and extends heartfelt congratulations on his new role as an owner.

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CGI and DSharp Begin Collaboration

Tuomas Hujala from CGI and Konsta Weber from DSharp

IT and business consulting company CGI Finland and DSharp begin collaboration in data platforms, reporting and automated data warehouses.

CGI is one of the largest IT and business consulting companies in Finland and in the world. They have strong experience from different industries. CGI delivers concrete results in helping companies and public sector organizations succeed in digital change and achieve their goals more efficiently. In Finland, CGI has over 3,800 employees in more than 160 locations and regional offices in 11 locations.

“In the current challenging economic environment, the public sector is under unprecedented cost pressures. To tackle these challenges, we are committed to providing our clients with platform solutions and information production tools that offer a sensible cost-benefit ratio and high automation.

Our partnership with DSharp is pivotal in achieving these goals. Collaborating with DSharp enables us to effectively align our expertise and resources, ensuring our clients receive innovative solutions that not only meet their needs but also enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness”, describes CGIs Tuomas Hujala the begin of the collaboration.

CGIs large network and developer capability is well known, which is now supported with DSharp and its DSharp Engine.

“With CGIs robust partnership in the public sector, we can help to get their data platforms achieve their analytics goals. Many CGI data professionals have already engaged with our software. Together we are poised to empower our clients with insightful reports and essential analytics”, says Konsta Weber from DSharp.

CGI and DSharp have already started joint projects and offering services to joint customers. In the future, we see more and more value coming from this cooperation.

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DSharp at Tietojohtamisen Verkostopäivät

DSharp at Tietojohtamisen Verkostopäivät

We are participating in the Tietojohtamisen verkostopäivät -event (Knowledge Management Network Days) this week, September 28-29.

Our partners and people working in knowledge management from all over Finland will come to Kuopio for the Tietojohtamisen verkostopäivät.

Over the course of two days, many interesting presentations from knowledge management professionals will be heard. On Friday, our CEO Tero-Matti Kinanen will be speaking to the public about the beauty of the Model-based data warehouse.

The best thing about these days is meeting other people in the industry. There are especially many people coming from SoTe-areas (wellbeing services counties), and many companies offering services to them are present too.

There is joy in being able to exchange ideas with other people in the field and seeing people face-to-face you have only met in remote meetings.

Kim Johnsson, Kristian Granroth, Konsta Weber and Tero-Matti Kinanen from our team will be there. See you in Kuopio!

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Kristian Granroth Levels Up Our Services Game

Kristian Granroth

Kristian Granroth joins DSharp as Head of Professional Services. Kristians role is to expand our services, take over training and find great new consultants to join him in our professional services offering.

He has worked in the data business for over twenty years.

“I have worked with databases and reporting since 1999. I have been in Project management since 2003. My clients have been mostly from municipalities, education sector and health care, including the new wellbeing services counties”, he says.

At DSharp he expects to have many new and fun challenges. Kristian joins the “bike to work team” and comes to the office giving his 2 cats a bit of free time at home. When he has the chance, he likes to travel to far away locations to explore the world.

To the question how it has been so far, he replies:
“Great! Though I knew that it would since I have been working with most of the people here for years. There is an awesome ‘spirit of happening’ here!”

Great to have you on board Kristian!

See Kristian contacts here.

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