Ari Kairala is an experienced Product Owner at Alma Media since January 2018, focused on developing the platforms Katsastushinnat.fi and AutoJerry. Prior to this role, Ari worked as a Software Developer at AutoJerry from June 2015 to January 2018, where responsibilities included full-stack web development. Ari began the career at AutoJerry as a Software Engineering Intern, contributing to web development with an emphasis on front-end improvements and usability testing. Earlier experiences include positions in sales and management at Tunnin Kuva, IT support and graphic design roles at Ounasvaaran Hiihtoseura ry and TeliaSonera, as well as various trainee roles in IT and customer service. Ari holds a Master of Science in Information Processing Science with a focus on Software Engineering from the University of Oulu and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Information Technology from Rovaniemi University of Applied Sciences.