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People

When you want to build a data-driven organisation, people should always come first, not technology. We pave the way for real change, something everyone wants to fully embrace.

Processes

We solve your business challenges from beginning to end and make the results visible on the bottom line. We direct your gaze to the future, not to the rearview mirror.

Technology

We automate processes and ensure efficiency with tools relevant to your business. Enjoy the benefits of the most advanced technologies of today by working with us.

In a world full of information, there is no need to make decisions based on the best guess.

The greatest unexplored gold mines of modern business intelligence lie in location intelligence and external data. Get your hands on the treasure with us.

Whether it is edge analytics, machine vision, machine learning or sensor fusion, we got you covered. We navigate the waters between technology and business effortlessly. 

 
We add intelligence to your everyday life with refined analytics solutions. You will be able to move fast towards your goals. With us you will achieve lasting results.

Strong industry expertise

Our experts have an average of more than 15 years of experience in data-driven business development with advanced analytics solutions. We specialise in the optimisation of data in the manufacturing industry, energy and utilities sectors, as well as finance.

Manufacturing

Artificial intelligence and edge computing enable the most significant development leaps in the manufacturing industry in the field of digitalization and intelligent automation.

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Energy

 

Building world-class networks require ambition and the right set of people and skills. 

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Finance

 

In the fast-paced financial world, understanding and managing your own data becomes even more important.

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Advian helped us to in matter of couple of months turn a manual process into automated and thereby save us significant costs.

We succeeded with the project by working together.
We were pleased that Advian had the expertise and vision to take overall responsibility for controlling the data conversion.
Working together with Advian has been smooth and straightforward, leaving the customer feeling good.
We received valuable information about new hidden soft grounds and knowledge of the use of satellite data.
We would not have had any chance to get such a large number of skilled people for the project just with our resources.
Advian’s team complemented our own experts by providing their own experience in the energy markets KPI development and more technical areas like MS BI development, data engineering, and quality assurance.
Advian offered the right people and experts quickly.
Cooperation and assembling the team with Advian was the best option for us.
The operations are very professional. With Advian's experts, we are progressing and achieving great results.
Advian understood the district heating customer onboarding processes and was able to build a quick solution that ensures that the process is now structured and works smoothly.
Flexibility according to the customer's needs has been a good characteristic of this team.
Advian's leak analytics has proven very useful and has enabled us to find, fix and prevent leaks in our district heating network. Sustainability and keeping our network well maintained are priorities for us.

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Unlock the potential of advanced analytics.

Unique set of competence
We provide a unique combination of skills on business design, data, artificial intelligence, cloud computing and location intelligence.

One-stop partner
We are not just an IT company – we are your value-focused partner.

Quick, long-lasting results
We focus on your competitiveness only, achieving tangible results with sustainable solutions.

Ambition for innovations
Our ambition to build world-class solutions fuels our ability to innovate your entire operations.

A unique combination of advanced data expertise

A group of professionals got frustrated to see how the big words such as AI, big data and advanced analytics were misused for forced sale of consultation hours. Advian was born. Today, we are offering rewarding challenges to dozens of top experts in their field in hundreds of different customer projects in Finland and elsewhere in the world.
Results-driven Ph.D. in Remote Sensing who understands the value of spatial data.
Joel Forsmoo
Data Scientist
Joel
Versatile software expert and problem solver whose superpower is to streamline processes.
Juha Kivi
Senior Data Engineer
Juha

A versatile expert in network information systems, asset and spatial data management, as well as network data analytics.

Riikka Hakala
Data Engineer
Riikka
A data virtuoso, with a background in diving deep into bathymetric data, sculpting insights from the depths.
Sanna Haapa
Data Analyst
Sanna
Facilitates everyday problem solving with artificial intelligence.
Nadir Bengana
Machine Learning Engineer
Nadir

Highly skilled professional ready to excel in data analysis and data quality management.

Jaakko Viljakainen
Data Analyst
Jaakko
An expert in developing Machine Learning and automation system solutions for industrial applications.
Afshin Dini
Machine Learning Engineer
Afshin

Hard-core data scientist whose results speak for themselves.

Matti Karppanen
Senior Data Scientist
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Software architect accustomed to working under pressure and capable of solving even the most impossible challenges.
Eero "Rambo" af Heurlin
Lead Technical Advisor
Rambo
An inherently curious data professional with the mindset of a problem solver.
Petri Hirvonen
Senior Data Management Specialist
Petri-1
Business developer and innovator with over 20 years of experience in data-driven leadership.
Janne Honkonen
CEO, Founder
Janne
A consulting professional, for whom improving business efficiency with information management and analytics is a matter of heart.
Samu Paajanen
Senior Advisor, Partner
Samu
A strategic thinker and analytical problem-solver with 20 years of experience in geospatial data and IT solutions.
Laura Tuomikoski
Senior Advisor, Partner
Laura
A talented data analyst with a unique blend of social sciences and data analysis skills.
Petteri Koivula
Data Analyst
Petteri
A versatile data refinement expert with extensive experience in data processing, analytics, and designing data-driven applications.
Arsi Juote
Data Architect
Arsi
A Quality Assurance Specialist with knowledge in a wide variety of different programming languages and development tools.
Sami Ikonen
Quality Assurance Specialist
Sami

Pssst.... Got something interesting in mind?

Geospatial, machine learning, and other advanced analytics projects in mind? We are here to help you succeed. Contact us, and let's discuss the details further

Case Valtra:
Reducing warranty costs with Machine Learning

 
Advian's machine learning solution enables Valtra to identify critical areas of improvement in their product development process, cut costs, and provide quality services to their customers. Read more.

 

 

 

Looking for a place to grow as a data professional?

Our Talent Pool is growing all the time. In addition, we effectively use our partner network for deliveries.

If you want to grow, develop, and enjoy your work, we at Advian are committed to making it possible – together.

Typically, we introduce ourselves with the following titles: Data Advisor, Data Architect, Data Engineer, Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer. We are always welcoming new talent to learn and grow with us.

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