Henry Tirri

Henry Tirri is a highly accomplished technology executive with extensive experience in leading research and development at major global companies like Nokia, HARMAN International, and InterDigital. He has held multiple Chief Technology Officer roles, demonstrating a consistent focus on setting technology agendas, driving core innovation, and overseeing R&D efforts across various technology sectors, including AI, machine learning, data analytics, connected car, and mobile technology. jyu+1

Beyond his industry leadership, Tirri maintains a strong academic presence, having held professorships and adjunct professorships at prestigious institutions such as the University of Helsinki, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and Aalto University. His academic career includes significant contributions to computer science, particularly in probabilistic modeling, and he is recognized as a Fellow of the Helsinki Institute for Information Technology (HIIT). He actively bridges the gap between academia and industry, teaching courses on scaling technology businesses based on his real-world experience. jyu+2

His research interests are broad, encompassing Artificial Intelligence, information theory, search technologies, and the Programmable world/Internet of Things. He is a prolific author and co-author of numerous academic papers and holds many patents, with a Google Scholar profile showing thousands of citations, indicating a substantial impact on scientific discourse. jyu+2

Tirri has a history of contributing to foundational technological advancements, including his early work as a Visiting Scientist at NASA AMES, where he contributed to Mars Rover technology, and as a co-founder of Ekahau, Inc., a company specializing in Wi-Fi-based real-time location systems. jyu+1