Matti Kakkori

Advised Fortune 100 companies and diverse startups on AI product strategy and digital transformation, focusing on zero-to-one innovation. Architected an agentic healthcare AI MVP, converting video to semantic data and utilizing LLM rankings to drive successful pilot programs. Developed an emotionally intelligent, persuasive chatbot, architecting systems to leverage structured data as dynamic context. Led early prototyping of a generative AI product using GPT-3.5 and vector databases, influencing a key company strategy pivot. Guided diverse projects leveraging multilingual GenAI voice/speech systems, contributing to the securement of multimillion-dollar grants.

Spearheaded the development and launch of an agentic AI platform integrating LLMs and RAG, significantly enhancing semantic search capabilities. Accelerated critical R&D workflows for enterprise users by 50x through the implementation of the new AI-powered platform. Directed a cross-functional team of engineers and data scientists to build enterprise-grade AI solutions, aligning rapid prototyping with a long-term strategic roadmap. Architected a proprietary "data moat" and robust evaluation frameworks, establishing a data-centric approach that strengthened the platform's competitive advantage. Drove the strategic integration of AI capabilities into product UX/design and core business strategy, ensuring technical execution aligned directly with market needs

Scaled product and engineering teams from 4 to 20+ professionals, providing leadership through a critical period of rapid company growth. Architected the core Carenet.AI healthcare data platform, which became the primary driver, generating 80% of total company revenue. Launched a new AI/NLP-powered platform, successfully scaling it to acquire 40+ enterprise customers and exceed $1 million ARR within 18 months. Established key product metrics and KPIs directly linked to business outcomes, fostering a culture of data-informed decision-making across teams. Implemented a highly effective technical sales methodology that achieved a 90% close rate for enterprise customer deals. Built and deployed a scalable data infrastructure supporting complex analytics requirements essential for the healthcare data platform.

Defined the product strategy and developed a web application prototype that was used to correct assumptions and gather feedback from lead customers. Drove the development of SaaS SW platform that wraps a complicated AI/ML algorithm utilizing geospatial GIS data into an easy-to-use SW product that meets the needs of municipal customers in tackling the renewal of aging water infrastructure. Led a team of data engineers and built Fracta’s data pipeline and process to guide customers from messy data to refined ML-driven results. Defined and executed a structured agile product and SW development process for the company. Helped evolve the product from Prototype to V4 and grow the customer base from zero to 40+ municipalities.

Led the Nokia smartphone experience definition for Nokia Verizon products with a long-term vision of sensor and AI-driven complete product experience. Collaborated across all functions of Nokia North America from the leadership team to software and hardware engineering. Synthesized information from consumer, technology, market research, and trends to create a long-term product vision.

Defined portfolio strategy and product lines for Nokia Live Business Unit with $5+ billion annual sales. Led product strategy to restructure part of Nokia’s sprawling product portfolio, with many hard decisions. Guided the PM function as a product range manager, coordinating activities across sales, marketing, design, R&D and PM in Nokia’s large matrix organization to maintain a coherent product line.

Developed a classic business strategy for the Nokia CDMA Business unit - analyzing available markets, M&A, and partnerships.

Led the tech marketing team to define technology roadmaps for Nokia CDMA products. Technologies covered from RF/Bluetooth to DRM and multimedia. Worked closely with engineering and SW platforms to build products that meet customer.

Worked at various roles in different mobile phone and software business units. Developed game engine software that shipped in 100+ million devices. Wrote and held mobile internet technology training and workshops across the globe, e.g. consulting swiss banks on mobile internet security.