Summary
Jari Isohanni is a pragmatic education leader and technologist with a decade of experience turning digital and RDI strategies into hands-on programs at Centria University of Applied Sciences, where he now serves as Director of Education. He blends a background in mobile software, IoT and higher software engineering with nearly two decades of work in digital transformation, curriculum design and innovation partnerships to make applied learning both future-proof and actionable. Known for leading with curiosity, humor and a bias for execution, he builds fair, high-performing teams and new degree programs that bridge industry and academia. Active in regional governance and research funding boards, he also coaches competitive swimmers—an unexpected outlet that mirrors his commitment to disciplined, continual growth.
10 years of coding experience
Vocational Teacher Education, Vocational Teacher Education at JAMK University of Applied Sciences
Doctoral Student Computer Science, Doctoral Student Computer Science at Åbo Akademi University
Adult education theory - basics (25 credits), Adult education theory - basics (25 credits) at Open University - Kokkola University Consortium Chydenius
Master's degree Information Technology Mobile Systems, Master's degree Information Technology Mobile Systems at University of Jyväskylä
Doctor of Science Computer Science, Doctor of Science Computer Science at University of Vaasa
Higher Software Engineering, Higher Software Engineering at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
English, Finnish, Swedish