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Umeå, Se

Currently designing and developing AI-solutions that streamline the daily activities of various roles within SAP.

In my initial role at SAP, the leading provider of ERP software, I enhanced user experiences with process-related content and expanded its organizational reach. Collaborating with another developer and multiple service teams, I developed an Angular library. This application module, when integrated into the larger parent application, effectively bridged the gap between complex information silos.- Designing new navigational flows for users of existing applications.- Developing reusable and responsive components, meeting brand design and accessibility requirements.- Implementing processes and tools to enhance developer experience and ensure quality assurance.

Texas, United States

I led the development of a web-based proof-of-concept for Pro Contractor Studio™, a well-respected software solution for irrigation system design and management. In a team of three developers and one senior UX-designer we laid the groundwork for an innovative product expected to enhance the company's software offerings significantly.- Rapidly developing a web-based CAD application to highlight Pro Contractor Studio's capabilities in a more accessible online platform.- Conducting exploratory research and competitive analysis to ensure the product's market relevance and superiority.- Technology stack selection and requirements gathering to align the project with industry standards and customer expectations.

Umeå, Västerbotten County, Sweden

I assumed full responsibility for the technical direction and architectural design of the project.The online booking system, used actively in northern Sweden, was built with React+TypeScript and Google Cloud Firebase. The team consisted of Junior and Senior developers and UX-designers.- Translated customer-requested features into technical solutions and ensured that the team met the overall service goal.- Adapted existing solutions to modern technology.- Created CI/CD pipelines with Github Actions for automated testing & deployment.- Carried out extensive code reviews, design reviews, and acted as a mentor to those new to the project

Umeå, Västerbotten, Sweden

Designed and developed a data analytics platform for our clients in the biotech industry.In the role as the team's UX/UI champion, I applied design knowledge on the product development and aligned our goals with those of the service design teams.- Built, launched and maintained an advanced data analytics application.- Focused on front-end development in the SPA architecture. - Multiple contributions to the reusable UI component library .

Umeå, Västerbotten, Sweden

I started out with an awarded stipend for Unity XR development utilizing electroencephalography. Later as the XR lead, I designed, developed and tested VR health apps integrating biofeedback.

Msc Engineer, Interaction Technology And Design

Activities and Societies: IndivID - Event planning A five year master's programme which deals with the relation between human and machine.

Msc, Artificial Intelligence

Brand new two year master’s programme which gives a broad knowledge in artificial intelligence. I chose to deepen my knowledge.

Exchange Semester

Activities and Societies: Hanyang English Communications Club, Buddy Programme

B.A., Computer Science

A steady foundation in programming encompassing data structures and algorithms, object oriented programming, and working full stack.