Niko PyrhönenGame Business & Production


WHAT I DO
Executive Producer
PHONE NO
+358400321576
EMAIL ADDRESS
n.pyrhonen@gmail.com

About Me

/Who am I

Fuelled by a lifelong love for games, I’ve been able to turn my passion into my profession, successfully establishing and operating two indie game companies (local and cross-border). By the time I received my Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 2019, I had already cultivated a robust network within both the Finnish and global gaming industry. My skills and enthusiasm in this arena have earned me a solid reputation. My academic journey, particularly my thesis focusing on project management in mobile game SMEs, has augmented my understanding of the industry, providing me with valuable insights into the tactics of top Finnish game companies.

Today, I channel this accumulated knowledge and experience into my role as Executive Producer at Psyon Games. Here, I steer the course of our entire production line, ensuring the prompt delivery of high-quality applied games within the defined budget. My responsibilities also extend to managing numerous crucial business and marketing operations.

In addition to my professional duties, I’m an active contributor to the gaming industry’s community development. I currently serve as the Hubs Lead for IGDA Finland, overseeing all local hubs within our network. My roots in this sector extend back to Central Finland, where I continue to offer my expertise as a remote advisor for Peliosuuskunta EXPA.

In my free time, I balance my love for gaming with a variety of physical activities, including gym workouts, skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, and golfing. Nevertheless, gaming remains my ultimate pastime. I treasure the diverse experiences games provide on any platform – they truly offer the apex of entertainment. The wisdom and insights I gain from countless hours of gameplay continually inspire my creativity for future projects. My lifelong journey in the realm of games has granted me a comprehensive understanding of the industry, and I look forward to continuing to explore its limitless potential!

Skills

95%Production
90%Marketing & PR
95%Project Management
95%Game Design
85%WordPress
90%Social Media Management
90%Office 365
80%HTML/CSS3
80%Graphic Design
70%Video production
30%Java
40%Databases
100%Finnish
95%English
60%Swedish
20%Spanish

Resume

/My entire career

Volunteer Experience
2020 - PRESENT

Hubs & Communications Lead

IGDA Finland (International Game Developers Association)

Member of the IGDA Finland board. As a Hubs Lead, I am helping the IGDA Finland Regional Hubs to be born and grow in the Finnish Game Industry scene. I'm also responsible for the communications of IGDA Finland. The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) is the world’s largest nonprofit membership organization serving all individuals who create games. We advance the careers and enhance the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating for the interests of game developers worldwide.

Deputy Member of the Board (Advisor)

Expa Game Business Co-operative (IGDA hub of Central Finland)

Expa Game Business Co-operative / Central Finland Game Industry Hub provides a network and activities for people in the game industry. We are working together with the local companies and the game industry scene to improve the strong ecosystem in Central Finland area and globally.

2021 - PRESENT
2019 - 2021

Vice-President

Expa Game Business Co-operative (IGDA hub of Central Finland)

Expa Game Business Co-operative / Central Finland Game Industry Hub provides a network and activities for people in the game industry. We are working together with the local companies and the game industry scene to improve the strong ecosystem in Central Finland area and globally.

Social Media Marketing Specialist & Assistant Event Coordinator

Peliosuuskunta Expa (Expa Game Business Co-operative)

Social Media Marketing Specialist & Assistant Event Coordinator of #XmasJKL 2018 & 2019 Game Industry and Business Seminar.

2018 - 2019
2016-2018

Festival Advertiser

Westside Events Oy & Freedom Festival Tampere

Stage142 LAN Event Social Media Marketing

Jyväskylän eSports-Seura

I was responsible of Stage 142 LAN event social media marketing with a partner. Link to the event and social medias: STAGE142

2016-2017
2015-2016

Stage142 LAN Event Sponsorship Manager

Jyväskylän eSports-Seura

I was responsible of Stage 142 LAN event sponsorship with a partner. Link to the event: STAGE142

Education
2015-2019

Bachelor of Business, Business Information Technology

JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Main subjects: Project Management, Business & Game Development. Weighted average: 4,29/5. Also worked as a tutor for the first-year students.

​Non-degree student

UADE Universidad Argentina de la Empresa

Studied Business In South America as an exchange student.

2018
2011-2014

Finnish Matriculation Examination

Ristiinan Yhtenäiskoulu ja Lukio

Main subjects: Math, Physics, English, Finnish & Biology

Experience
2019 - PRESENT

Executive Producer

Psyon Games

Psyon Games fuses science and games to change the world for the better. Currently, our recipe for meaningful entertainment is bringing a revolution to digital healthcare and awareness services with the world’s biggest healthcare and pharmaceutical companies. At Psyon Games I'm in charge of overseeing production, ensuring that we make the best games on time and within the budget. Also responsible for managing many business and marketing operations. Psyon Games Website

Communication Specialist

EduFutura Jyväskylä

Producing promotional content, marketing on social media and representing at events.

2018 - 2019
2018 - 2020

CMO

Beyond 39 Hills

Working as a marketing and public relations manager in the cross-border company. We are currently developing an award-winning coding educational and entertaining 2D puzzle platformer game on mobile. Link to the company website: Beyond 39 Hills

Project Manager, Marketing Chief

Arena Legends

Project Manager and marketing chief in the game project. The game was developed in a 5-person team. Arena Legends is a four-player arcade party game for tablet devices. Link to the project Facebook page: Arena Legends

2016 - 2018
2015

Military Service

Uttis Jaeger Regiment

I served 255 days as a military police and sniper. I was responsible about Uttis main gate security. I was chosen as sniper and that required very good condition, pressure resistance, calmness and mental endurance. Rank: Lance Corporal.

End

It always seems impossible until it’s done.

- Nelson Mandela -

Contact

/Get in touch with me