ICT Project Manager, City of Tampere

Sebastian Valkama is an easy-going and open-minded professional with a passion for innovation and a knack for thinking outside the box. Driven by creative ideas and a collaborative mindset, he is dedicated to fostering positive change and exploring fresh perspectives to tackle challenges.

Currently, Sebastian serves at the City of Tampere Employment and Growth Services, where he contributes to the city’s Data-Driven City for Citizens development programme. His work focuses on the Data-Driven Services for Businesses flagship project, which includes initiatives such as the Tampere.Finland mobile app for businesses, Tampere Pulse, several AI assistants, and a smart public service management platform. These solutions empower local businesses with data-driven insights to enhance forecasting, improve knowledge management, and support informed decision-making.

Sebastian’s primary focus is on harnessing the transformative potential of the digital landscape to create a better future for everyone, while ensuring that technological advancements remain rooted in core human values. A strong advocate for Tampere’s vision of seamlessly bridging the digital and physical worlds, he strives to enhance residents’ quality of life, boost business vitality, and promote human-centric digital transformation.