As part of full transparency to my background:
| Period | Activities | Skills required | Knowledge earned | Experience |
| 82-04 to 89-06
Ericsson Telecom Metrology & |
Electrical and electronics repair,maintenance.
NIST level Instrument calibration and certification. Software development. Calibration and measurement methodology development. |
Circuit troubleshooting and diagnostics Soldering and component reworkUse of test and measurement equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, logic analyzer) Instrument calibration and certificationSoftware development (C, C++, Erimet, Labview, Assembly)Embedded systems programming and automation (SCPI, Modbus)Procedure design and validation Data collection, analysis, and automation scripting Statistical analysis and uncertainty evaluation Technical documentation and report generation Supplier evaluation and procurement management Cost analysis and contract negotiation Maintenance planning and safety compliance |
Analog and digital electronics principles
Circuit theory and signal processing NIST traceability and ISO/IEC standards Metrology and calibration methodologies Measurement uncertainty and error budgeting Environmental factors affecting precision measurement Software architecture, debugging, and version control (Git) Measurement automation systems and communication protocols Quality control and documentation standards Technical specifications and sourcing compliance (RoHS, REACH) Preventive maintenance and ESD safety procedures |
Worked on aerospace projects.
Metrology / Calibration at international level (“NIST-1”). Software development (reworked the entire production line from PDP11 to PC) |
| 89-06 to 90-05
IMS Data AB Computing |
Senior Unix and systems consultant. Project management. |
Unix/Linux systems administration and optimization
Shell scripting (Bash, ksh, zsh) and automation Server deployment, performance tuning, and capacity planning Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning Security hardening, auditing, and access control management Monitoring and logging (Nagios, syslog) Technical documentation and client support |
Unix/Linux architecture and kernel operations File systems, storage management, and RAID concepts Authentication and directory services (LDAP, Kerberos)High availability and clustering concepts Scripting languages (Perl, Python) and configuration management (Ansible, Puppet)ITIL and change management processes |
How to develop very close co-operation and close-knit ties with clients and what they truly value. |
| 90-05 to 91-05
Computron Systems CTO |
Systems design, Education, Software development, Unix consulting. |
ISP and IT service management Unix application deployment, configuration, and support (e.g., SAS environment)Software and application development (C, C++, Python, Labview, Assembly) Systems integration and automation scripting Network architecture design and configuration (LAN/WAN, VPN, routing, switching) Server management and cloud service administration Custom (bespoke) hardware design, prototyping, and supportEmbedded system development and testingSystems and performance optimizationTroubleshooting across software, network, and hardware layers Client consultancy and technical support Payment system development and integration (APIs, gateways, encryption) Documentation, quality control, and service delivery reporting |
ISP infrastructure and service delivery models (DNS, DHCP, BGP, MPLS)
ITIL and service-level management principles Software architecture, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines Networking protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, SSL/TLS, SNMP) Systems engineering principles and performance metrics Embedded hardware interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, USB, Ethernet) Electronic design fundamentals and manufacturing support processes Data security, cryptography, and compliance standards (PCI DSS, Data protection) Payment gateway architecture and transaction workflow API design, microservices, and middleware integration Customer requirements analysis and solution architecture Reliability engineering and fault-tolerant design |
Thrown into into the live fire of VC.
How to deal with VC and inventions. |
| 91-05 to 99-07
W10 Ltd CEO |
ISP Services, IT Services, Unix application services (SAS) and application development. Networking, consultancy, engineering, bespoke hardware design and support. Payment solutions development. |
ISP and IT service deployment and management Unix/Linux system administration and optimizationApplication development and automation scripting (C, C++, Labview, Python, Shell) Unix-based SAS configuration, maintenance, and integration Network design, configuration, and diagnostics (LAN/WAN, VPN, BGP, MPLS) Systems engineering and architecture design Bespoke hardware design, prototyping, and testing Embedded systems development and firmware support Fault isolation, system repair, and preventive maintenance Cloud infrastructure management (AWS, GCP, Azure) Technical consultancy and client solutions delivery Payment gateway and transaction system development Secure API and protocol integration (REST, SOAP, JSON, XML) Compliance testing and quality assurance Documentation, reporting, and project coordination |
ISP infrastructure (DNS, DHCP, routing, switching, QoS) IT service management standards (ITIL, SLA practices) Unix and Linux operating system internals and shell environments SAS and Unix application frameworks Network protocols (TCP/IP, SNMP, SSL/TLS, IPv6) Software architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git) Hardware communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, ethernet) PCB design, manufacturing workflows, and hardware validation Systems integration and interoperability across hardware/software layers Information security and encryption standards (AES, RSA, PCI DSS) Payment processing workflows, acquirer/gateway APIs, and tokenization Data compliance and privacy regulations (GDPR, ISO 27001) Reliability, scalability, and high-availability design principles Technical documentation, risk assessment, and lifecycle support |
Continuation of the past, with additional “live fire” experience.Court experience (my legal introduction) as expert witness and successful defense of my own needs.By extension, introduction into compliance. |
| 99-07 to 06-05
PayCard Ltd CTO |
BOD member and senior shareholder.
Architecture, design and development of payment systems for credit cards, secure information transactions and back-end transaction systems, for decentralized systems with disaster recovery and disaster resilience, for b2b as p2p transactions, ranging from micropayments to high-value for use in both online, in-store retail and offline environments. Patent holder. |
Executive leadership and board governance Strategic decision-making and corporate oversight Technical and business risk assessment System architecture and secure design for payment platforms End-to-end payment system development (credit, debit, P2P, B2B) Secure transaction protocol design and cryptographic integration Disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning (BCP) Distributed and decentralized systems engineering Database design and high-availability architecture Software development and system integration (C/C++, Java, Python, …) Government and enterprise-level consultancy Information security advisory and compliance guidance Patent research, authorship, and intellectual property management Cross-sector collaboration and standards advocacy |
Payment ecosystem architecture (card networks, gateways, acquirers, issuers) Security frameworks and compliance standards (PCI DSS, ISO , Data protection, PSD) Cryptographic systems (PKI, digital signatures, key management, tokenization) Secure transaction processing and authentication models Decentralized and fault-tolerant network design High-availability and redundancy systems for financial applications Cloud and hybrid deployment models with DR and resilience strategies Real-time transaction handling and message queuing Micropayment architecture and settlement mechanisms B2B, P2P, and retail payment workflow models Information assurance, threat modeling, and cybersecurity policy National and governmental information security frameworks Intellectual property protection and patent process fundamentals Financial technology (FinTech) regulation and innovation trends |
Precursor to the blockchain, that was part borne out of this.
Payement system patent. |
| 06-05 to 11-07
Omnific Ltd CEO |
IT solutions and media production ranging from individuals to large international corporations. Security advisor to Swedish national police board, ICAO, US and Swizz state. Hardware and software design and consultancy.Patent holder. |
IT systems architecture and solution design Full-cycle software and hardware development Media production for corporate and public sectors System integration and performance optimization Cybersecurity advisory and strategic risk management Security assessment and compliance consulting Cross-platform software deployment and automation Client consultancy for enterprise and government agencies Incident response planning and vulnerability analysis Technical documentation, presentations, and training delivery Intellectual property creation and patent development |
IT infrastructure and network architecture (LAN/WAN, cloud, hybrid) Multimedia systems, digital workflows, and data handling standards Operating system internals (Unix/Linux/Windows) and secure configuration Cryptography, access control, and secure communication protocols Government and international security frameworks (Swedish National Police Board, ICAO, U.S. and Swiss standards) Risk assessment methodologies and compliance requirements Hardware interface design and embedded systems fundamentals Software engineering principles, lifecycle management, and version control Data protection regulations Intellectual property law and patent filing processes |
International state security, diplomacy and cryptography security. Part of the development of the current biometric passports.Linux file system patent. |
| 11-07 to 13-06
NYSE Euronext Systems |
Unix SAE, handling the NYSE Unix environment. Physical servers as virtual, network ,troubleshooting, software system design, maintenance, preventive maintenance. Emergency response and resolution. |
Unix/Linux systems administration and engineering (SAE-level) NYSE-grade environment management and uptime assurance Virtualization and server consolidation (VMware, KVM, Solaris Zones) Network configuration, diagnostics, and optimization Software system architecture and deployment Preventive maintenance planning and system health monitoring Incident management, emergency response, and rapid fault isolation Root cause analysis and post-incident review Security patching, system hardening, and compliance management Scripting and automation (Shell, Perl, Python) Performance tuning and capacity planning Documentation, reporting, and operational coordination |
Unix internals, process management, and kernel tuning NYSE infrastructure, operational standards, and regulatory compliance Networking protocols and infrastructure (TCP/IP, VLAN, DNS, routing, firewalls) High-availability systems, clustering, and redundancy models Virtualized infrastructure management and migration strategies System monitoring and logging tools (Nagios, syslog, Prometheus) Security and audit frameworks (SOX, CIS Benchmarks) Disaster recovery, backup systems, and replication methods Configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet) Enterprise change control and maintenance procedures |
Large-scale critical operations (30K+ servers managed by a team of 7) on world-class scale, covering ~1/3 of the worlds operational financial market and daily trading value. |
| 13-07 to 14-05
Phoenix IT Manager |
IT Management, troubleshooting and System maintenance. MSSQL, MySQL, Unix, communication, system analysis. Software and reports development. |
IT management and operational oversight System administration and preventive maintenance Troubleshooting of hardware, software, and network systems Database administration and optimization (MSSQL, MySQL) Backup, recovery, and performance tuning Software development and automation scripting Report generation and data visualization System analysis and requirements definition Technical documentation and workflow improvement Cross-team communication and coordination User support and training delivery |
IT infrastructure and lifecycle management Unix/Linux operating systems and command-line administration Database design, normalization, and query optimization SQL scripting, stored procedures, and data integration Network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls) Software development lifecycle (SDLC) and version control (Git) Reporting tools and business intelligence frameworks Security and access control policies Systems architecture and performance metrics Communication protocols and data exchange standards |
First brush with AI models. Fully automated trading in the gaming industry. |
| 14-05 to 18-04
StreamAMG Head of Infra/Engineering |
Systems and Infrastructure engineering covering Linux, Windows, Networking, Monitoring and web technologies development. Application development and software debugging/troubleshooting. Virtualization, physical servers, networking, software development, databases, streaming technologies, media transcoding, CDN, Cloud technologies. NOC system and data collection design. |
Systems and infrastructure engineering (Linux, Windows) Network configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting Application and software development (C/C++, Go, Python, Shell) Software debugging, profiling, and fault isolation Virtualization and server management (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V) Cloud deployment and infrastructure automation (AWS, Azure, GCP) Database administration and tuning (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL) Web technologies development and API integration Monitoring and observability setup (Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios) CDN and media streaming platform configuration Transcoding systems development and optimization NOC (Network Operations Center) system design and data collection architecture Performance tuning, preventive maintenance, and scalability planning Documentation and cross-department collaboration |
Operating system internals and system services (Linux/Windows) Virtualization technologies and hypervisor management Network protocols and topologies (TCP/IP, DNS, VLAN, BGP, SSL/TLS) Cloud architecture, load balancing, and redundancy models Web servers, reverse proxies, and content delivery systems (NGINX, HAProxy, CDN) Media encoding, streaming protocols, and delivery optimization (HLS, DASH, RTP) Database design, indexing, and query optimization Monitoring frameworks and metrics collection methodologies System security, access control, and patch management High-availability infrastructure and fault tolerance Automation tools and CI/CD pipelines (Ansible, Jenkins, Git) Data flow management and telemetry system design Incident management, root cause analysis, and service continuity |
Introduction to the streaming scene, with BBC world, live 40+ mn streams.Writing the reference video encoder for Apple shorts for their new feature of vertical shorts video “news” and “snaps” clips. |
| 18-04 to 18-11
EmberLabs CO / R&D
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Research and development Custom electronic systems, IoT and software design. Atlassian support. |
Research and development planning and execution Electronic system design and prototyping Embedded systems and IoT hardware integration PCB layout, testing, and validation Firmware and embedded software development (C, C++, Python, Go) Sensor interfacing and data acquisition system design Software architecture and cross-platform development Cloud connectivity and IoT data pipeline implementation Systems integration and debugging across hardware/software layers Atlassian administration and support (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) Workflow automation, issue tracking, and project configuration Technical documentation and version control management |
Electronics fundamentals and circuit design principles Microcontrollers, SoCs, and IoT communication protocols (MQTT, REST, CoAP) Networking and device connectivity (Wi-Fi, BLE, LoRa, Ethernet) Embedded OS and RTOS environments Data processing, telemetry, and cloud integration (AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub) Software engineering lifecycle and Agile development practices Atlassian suite configuration, permissions, and automation rules Continuous integration and DevOps workflows (CI/CD, Git pipelines) Security in IoT and embedded systems (encryption, authentication, OTA updates) Compliance and reliability testing for custom electronics |
Doing all the stuff I really want to work with… Continuing work with hardware AI and reconfigurable computing, collaborating with reasearch, universities and relevant chip manufacturing companies in the field. |
| 18-11 to 21-02
Casumo Corporate IT Manager |
Internal IT, Security, and production support | IT infrastructure administration and maintenance User and system support (hardware, software, and network) Troubleshooting and incident resolution Endpoint and server management (Windows, Linux, macOS) Network monitoring and fault isolation Security auditing and threat mitigation Access control and identity management (AD, LDAP, MFA) Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity operations Patch management and vulnerability remediation Production environment monitoring and escalation handling Performance tuning and capacity planning Documentation and asset management Cross-team coordination and communication |
IT systems architecture and lifecycle management Security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS) Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls, VLANs) Endpoint protection, antivirus, and intrusion detection systems Authentication, authorization, and encryption principles Production deployment pipelines and rollback procedures Monitoring and observability tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Grafana) Change management and incident response processes (ITIL) Data protection policies and compliance requirements (GDPR) Logging, auditing, and forensic analysis techniques |
A slight detour for personal reasons. Sometimes, reality hits hard, and you need to just “deal with it”, and do what is necessary at the time. |
| 21-03 to 22-09
Swintt CS and IT Ops Manager |
Execution of all IT and CS operations. | Strategic planning and executive management IT and corporate systems oversight Operations leadership and cross-department coordination Budgeting, resource allocation, and cost optimization Technical project management and execution Policy and process development for IT and CS operations Infrastructure planning, scalability, and modernization Cybersecurity governance and compliance enforcement Vendor negotiation and contract management Performance monitoring and KPI-driven management Crisis response, business continuity, and risk mitigation Team leadership, mentoring, and organizational development Executive communication and stakeholder reporting |
IT operations management frameworks (ITIL, COBIT) Enterprise architecture and infrastructure strategy Corporate systems integration and lifecycle management Cybersecurity standards and governance (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2) Cloud and hybrid environment management (AWS, Azure, GCP) Software development and deployment processes (DevOps, CI/CD) Data management, analytics, and reporting systems Financial oversight and operational efficiency metrics Change management and organizational process improvement Regulatory compliance and information governance Customer service operations, escalation, and SLA management |
Moved on, as I got a better offer at the time.
This was really a continuation of past CTO |
| 22-11 to 23-03
Ancient Gaming CTO |
Usual tasks | Effectively, seeing a CEO not understanding what he hired. He expected a “souped” up “dev”, that they could micromanage. |
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| 23-03 to presentEmberLabs CO / R&D |
Fractional CTO leadership / advisory to a range of small to medium-sized clients and general IT Consulting. |
Executive technology leadership and strategic advisory IT infrastructure assessment and modernization planning Technology roadmap development and implementation Solution architecture and systems integration Risk assessment and mitigation strategy Vendor management and contract negotiation Budget planning and resource allocation Mentorship and leadership for technical teams Cross-functional communication and stakeholder alignment Project and change management Business process analysis and digital transformation consulting Technical due diligence and scalability assessment Policy, compliance, and governance framework development |
Enterprise IT strategy and operations management Software and systems architecture principles Cloud infrastructure and hybrid environment best practices (AWS, Azure, GCP) Security and compliance standards (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, NIST) Emerging technologies and innovation management IT service management frameworks (ITIL, COBIT) Agile and DevOps methodologies Financial and operational KPIs for technology-driven businesses Vendor ecosystems, SaaS platforms, and integration models SME digital transformation and modernization pathways |
Returned to my actual call. |