Jani Päivärinta
Information Specialist
Doctoral Researcher, M.Sc. (Tech.), Professional Teacher, B.Eng.
University of Vaasa / Tritonia
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Introduction
Jani Päivärinta is a Finnish computer scientist, industrial engineer, professional teacher, and information and communications technology engineer. He works as an information specialist at Tritonia Academic Library, with responsibility for digital systems and research support. He also works as a teacher in the School of Technology and Innovations, teaching industrial engineering and computer science, as well as at the Open University, teaching computer science. In addition, he is a doctoral researcher in the School of Technology and Innovations, focusing on researching the governance of national cybersecurity.
Fields of expertise
Computer science,
Strategic Management,
Industrial Engineering and Management,
Information Management,
Information and Communications Technology,
National Cybersecurity
Research
Jani Päivärinta is a Doctoral Researcher in Computer Science focusing on national cybersecurity. His research focuses on the models, structures, capabilities, and strategic mechanisms that enable nations to protect themselves in cyberspace. His research interests include national‑level cybersecurity governance and the strategic development of nationwide cybersecurity capabilities.
- Doctoral Dissertation Topic: Governance of National Cybersecurity
- Specializations / Research Interests: National Cybersecurity, Governance of National Cybersecurity, Digital Sovereignty, State Strategic Autonomy in the Cyber Domain, State Cyber Defence Systems
- Research Method(s): Systematic Literature Review (SLR) by using PRISMA, Design Science Research (DSR)
- ORCID: 0000-0003-3395-4110
Teaching
Jani Päivärinta works as a Teacher in the School of Technology and Innovation in Industrial Engineering and Management and Computer Science as well as in Computer Science at the Open University, teaching courses including the following:
- ICAT3310 Python Systems Intelligence and Analytcis, 5 ECTS
- AYTITE1021 Data Processing, Theory, 2 ECTS
- AYTITE1023 Using Computers - Computer Networks, 0.5 ECTS
- AYTITE1024 Using Computers - Word Processing, 1 ECTS
- AYTITE1025 Using Computers - Using Spreadsheets, 1 ECTS
- AYTITE1026 Using Computers - Presentation Graphiocs, 0.5 ECTS
- TITE1120 Advanced Spreadsheet Systems (Excel and PowerBI Interactive Dashboards)
Languages of instruction: Finnish, English