Jukka believes in practical, trustworthy tech leadership. With a career spanning over 25 years, he has worked across roles from hands-on operations to board-level strategy, enabling secure growth and resilience in cloud-native environments.
At UpCloud, Jukka guides its cloud operations, IT and security with a focus on people, clarity, and impact. His responsibilities include navigating business needs, DevSecOps practices, regulatory change, and 24/7 service delivery for global customers.
He cares about building environments where teams thrive—and where good security is just part of how we work. He brings a structured yet adaptable approach, informed by hands-on service leadership, regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIS2, DORA...), and real-world risk management.
Jukka Seppänen
CIO and CISO, UpCloud
