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I am PhD researcher in software engineering, focusing on the creation of a domain-specific modeling language to advance governance practices within digital ecosystems. This research provides both theoretical insights and practical tools for managing complex, interdependent environments where businesses need to find common ground for collaboration instead of constantly securing their own backs.
Research Focus and Impact
In today’s interconnected and rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations increasingly require holistic, cooperative approaches and adaptable strategies to effectively manage ecosystem-wide challenges. My research interest in ecosystem governance addresses the development, management, and control of shared processes, operating models, and principles that underpin collaborative digital ecosystems. Designing and managing such dynamic, multi-directional systems is complex, as existing approaches often lack structured methods and empirical support.
My goal is to fill this gap by providing empirical evidence for governance models and developing a domain-specific modeling language tailored to the needs of digital ecosystems. This domain-specific modeling language will serve as a strategic tool for practitioners, offering a comprehensive view of ecosystems and the interrelationships between their elements, thereby enhancing understanding and governance capacity.
Research Question
My research seeks to answer the following question: “In what ways can the creation and practical implementation of a domain-specific modeling language (DSML) contribute to the effective development, understanding, and governance of digital ecosystems?” By tackling this question, I aim to provide both academia and industry with structured methodologies and actionable insights for governing complex digital environments.
I am going to utilize the design science research methodology to iteratively design and develop the domain-specific modeling language called Ecosystem Governance Compass.
Recent Projects and Achievements
Close collaborations with industry have enabled the practical application of my research, addressing real-world challenges to achieve a competitive edge in a rapidly changing environment. My work includes developing data-centric capabilities in business ecosystems, creating governance frameworks for self-sovereign identity systems, and realizing business value from collaborating in innovation ecosystems.
As one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences in recent years, our team was awarded for our contributions to community-building in the academic and business fields when organizing the PROFES 2022 conference in Jyväskylä, Finland!
Teaching and Mentorship
My teaching experience spans both technical and entrepreneurial courses, from bachelor’s to master’s levels in information systems science, computer science, and business studies. As a course teacher, I was responsible for the technical part of Advanced Systems Development from 2020 to 2024. Our team also pioneered the Fuzzy Front-End Design Project, an innovative podcast course in collaboration with experts from the design industry. As a product owner in the Blockchain in Digital Business course, I had the honor to manage student teams applying large-scale scrum methodologies and building a proof-of-concept from scratch in just a few week’s time! Over the years, my role has extended beyond the classroom, supporting students’ real-world learning through partnerships with companies and hands-on project mentorship.
Collaborations and Partnerships
Beyond my day-to-day research, I have been able to build bridges between academia, industry, and international organizations. I have contributed my expertise in digital ecosystem governance to projects like UNICEF’s Yoma ecosystem and engaging with the TrustOverIP Ecosystem Foundry by the Linux Foundation.
In my academic “spare time,” I organize events, such as the bi-annual FORTHEM Startup Day, which connects researchers, students, and entrepreneurs, fostering a vibrant startup community in Jyväskylä and internationally through the FORTHEM university network. One of the highlights was deep-diving into the history of our faculty of Information Technology for planning and building the 25th-anniversary exhibition in Autumn 2023.
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