Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:34:33 +0000
Riina Luoso
Head of Core Solutions
Fluido
When faced with challenges, the key is to be bold—embrace experimentation and don’t fear iteration until you get it right.
I’m Riina Luoso, a seasoned professional with 20 years in the tech industry, including seven years at Fluido, an Infosys company. I lead one of Fluido’s delivery units, working with highly skilled experts across Europe to help our customers leverage the Salesforce platform. My role is to ensure we have the right talent at the right time to meet our customers’ needs.
My passion lies in empowering my team to excel. This means fostering an environment of support, continuous learning, and professional growth. I also engage with the business side—how to reach our targets, how we navigate the market, and the value we deliver to customers. My focus is on keeping our team at the cutting edge of technology while ensuring everyone enjoys their work, performs their best, and thrives.
A culture of cooperation
Fluido has a fantastic culture, and one of our greatest strengths is knowledge-sharing. Here, expertise isn’t hoarded—everyone is open to exchanging insights. This spirit of collaboration ensures no one has to master everything alone. It’s one of the things I appreciate most about our company.
Transferable skills
My background in team sports has shaped my professional journey. Playing sports in my youth and early adulthood taught me about teamwork, resilience, and leadership. Winning and failing together instilled valuable lessons that I’ve carried into my career.
Sports also showed me how diverse individuals can unite toward a common goal, each bringing unique strengths to the table. My experience as a team captain and coach honed my leadership skills, preparing me for the challenges of guiding a professional team. Most importantly, sports taught me how to navigate setbacks and turn them into opportunities for growth.
Tips to stay up-to-date in the IT field
The tech industry evolves rapidly, and I’ve long accepted that mastering everything is impossible. Instead, I focus on what’s relevant now and what trends may impact the future.
As a consultant, I constantly explore new topics, whether through industry reports, online resources, or discussions with colleagues. Conversations with peers are among the best ways to gain insights and stay informed. When I find something particularly intriguing, I dive deeper into research across multiple sources.
How do I overcome challenges and move forward?
The central aspect is not to fear the new. Curiosity is crucial. When tackling new challenges, I focus on understanding how innovations can benefit individuals or organizations. I seek insights from those with hands-on experience, learning from their perspectives before deciding how to approach things myself. The willingness to experiment, iterate, and refine ideas is key to progress.
Where does this resilience come from?
Resilience has always been part of who I am. My parents instilled in me a simple principle: if you commit to something, give it your best effort. This mindset has guided me naturally throughout my career.
Keeping a work-life balance
Balancing work and family is an ongoing challenge, but I prioritize boundaries. Unless it’s an emergency, I keep my weekends work-free, dedicating time to my children and shared activities.
One of my favorite ways to disconnect is woodworking. From crafting small utensils to building furniture, it demands my full attention and provides a refreshing break from screens.
My final message to the audience is to take your work seriously—but not too seriously. Give your best effort, but remember to laugh and enjoy the journey.
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