Sami Kähkönen Email & Phone Number

Redmond, Washington, United States

• Led the onboarding of key network functions, including 5G Core and Cloud RAN, into the Azure Operator Nexus Edge platform, leveraging advanced technical expertise to ensure seamless integration and performance• Defined product features and strategy for the Azure Operator Nexus Edge platform by capturing and analyzing partner requirements, ensuring alignment with market needs and strategic goals• Managed and cultivated strategic partnerships with global tech giants utilizing expert knowledge in cloud services and telecommunications to drive collaborative innovation and product development• Directed globally dispersed teams with advanced project management skills, ensuring seamless project execution and delivery• Successfully completed several customer demonstrations of Cloud RAN and Packet Core on Azure Operator Nexus, including presentations at Mobile World Congress MWC in 2023 and 2024.• Delivered a live 5G Cloud RAN on Azure Operator Nexus demo at LEAP 2024.

Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland

Growing monthly Azure Cloud revenue by 2300% demonstrating advanced proficiency in cloud sales strategies and technical implementation• Helped create and operationalize an IT Cloud Center of Excellence, enabling multi-cloud operations and use of cloud in production with automation• Led cross-departmental teams at Microsoft to deliver a strong strategic message, addressing customer pain points and highlighting benefits• Earned trusted advisor status across all Nokia business units, IT, and executive levels• Mentored internal sales teams on cloud sales motions, empathy, understanding customerpain points, and strategic prioritisation• Secured two strategic multi-year deals, significantly expanding Microsoft's strategic footprint• Developed executive relationships with key Nokia business units, positioning Microsoft asa strategic business partner

Emea

Served as the lead architect for complex Microsoft 365 implementations across EMEA, spearheading initiatives to enhance field delivery, sales, and contract documentation and process• Enhanced delivery quality, achieving 98% customer satisfaction by improving implementation processes

Finland

• Led the transformation of major customer projects to Microsoft 365 and Skype for Business/Teams, showcasing expert-level knowledge in unified Communications and cloud services.• Played a pivotal role in managing mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures for large global clients, utilising advanced technical and strategic skills.

Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland

• Lead the design, deployment and operations of IT hosting service for Lapland cities and municipalities based on Microsoft and Citrix-based solutions, enhancing technical pre- sales capabilities and staff proficiency• Helpdesk and IT Support• Customer IT system implementations

Helpdesk and IT-Support

Customer IT implementations and IT-Support