
Axel Forsberg
Don’t tell people your plans. Show them your results.
In my current consultant roles, I work as a technical leader. I enjoy helping my clients explore new and exciting opportunities in the realm of cloud computing, with a specific focus on serverless cloud components. I have extensive experience working with the major cloud platforms, and I am well-versed in the latest technologies and best practices in this field. I am passionate about helping my clients leverage the power of the cloud to drive innovation and accelerate their business growth. As a technical leader, I am responsible for providing expert guidance and support to my clients, helping them to navigate the complexities of the cloud and make informed decisions about their technology strategy. I am committed to delivering outstanding results and providing exceptional value to my clients.
LINKS
SKILLS
APTITUDES
EXPERIENCE
- [August 2022 - Current] StepStoneConsulting Technical Leader
I am currently working as a technical leader for StepStones innovation lab. Our focus is on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and immersive tech (augmented reality, virtual reality, and the metaverse). As a technical leader, I am responsible for providing guidance and support to our team of engineers and researchers as they explore the potential of these technologies and develop innovative solutions.. I have a strong background in computer science and a deep interest in the field of artificial intelligence and its applications. I am excited to be working at the forefront of these cutting-edge technologies and helping StepStone to unlock their full potential.
- [March 2021 - Current] Geshdo Now ABTechnical Director
I am currently working as the Technical Director for the A-Stack. In this role, I am responsible for providing guidance and direction for our technology strategy, managing our team of managers, and supporting our sales efforts. I am also a member of our leadership team, contributing to the overall direction and growth of our company. I have a strong background in technology and a deep understanding of the latest trends and best practices in the field. As the Technical Director, I am dedicated to helping our team achieve success and delivering exceptional value to our clients. I am committed to driving innovation and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- [March 2021 - December 2021] Inter IKEA Systems (IKEA)Consulting Cloud Architect
I worked as a cloud architect on the AWS platform for the kitchen planner project. In this role, I was responsible for designing and implementing the cloud infrastructure for the project, ensuring that it was scalable, reliable, and secure. I had extensive experience working with the AWS platform, and I was well-versed in the latest technologies and best practices for cloud architecture. I was passionate about helping our team achieve success and delivering exceptional results. As a cloud architect, I was dedicated to ensuring that our project was well-positioned to take advantage of the unique capabilities of the cloud, and I was committed to helping our team leverage the power of the AWS platform to drive innovation and accelerate the customer's business growth.
- [January 2020 - February 2021] Geshdo Now ABTeam Manager
Team manager for the A-Team.
- [February 2019 - Current] Ingka Group (IKEA)Consulting cloud expert working with GCP/ML
I work in an innovation team where we explore the potential of Google Cloud Platform, machine learning, and other exciting technologies. As a member of this team, I am responsible for conducting research and experimentation, identifying new opportunities and applications for these technologies. I find it fulfilling to work in a creative and collaborative environment where we are encouraged to be innovative and challenge the status quo. This type of environment allows me to explore new ideas and possibilities, and to push the boundaries of what is possible. It is a stimulating and rewarding way to work, and I enjoy being a part of it.
- [April 2018 - February 2019] Ikano BankConsulting Tech Lead for Public Web
I acted as the tech lead for a team of three developers. Together, we built the world's fastest bank website, utilizing a serverless architecture on the AWS platform. Everything was optimized for speed, security, and simplicity. As the tech lead, I was responsible for providing guidance and support to the team, ensuring that our project was delivered on time and within budget.
- [March 2018 - April 2018] Sony MobileConsulting Cloud Developer
I built a platform for handling web based campaigns. The platform was built using a serverless architecture on AWS infrastructure which bodes for stability, availability, scaleability and low cost.
- [March 2017 - March 2018] Axis Communications ABConsulting SharePoint Architect
Performed a SharePoint 2013 to SharePoint 2016 migration/cleanup, utilizing PowerShell scripting. A simple database move was not suitable due to legacy code causing upgrade issues and I had to extract the content from the databases and recreate a cleaned version of the content and solutions in the new environment.
- [March 2017 - Current] Geshdo Now ABIT Consultant
Currently working as an IT consultant with a Cloud Development/Infrastructure specialization.
- [May 2014 - October 2015] Axis Communications ABSystem Administrator
Worked as a system administrator for Windows servers mainly. Managing deployment, monitoring and maintenance of different systems. Large focus on SharePoint farm administration.
- [November 2015 - March 2017] Axis Communications ABSystem Developer
Worked as a system developer. Main foucs on Client-Side APIs in SharePoint On-Premise, both C# and JavaScript. Heavy usage of PowerShell.
- [January 2014 - February 2014] Axis Communications ABSoftware Tester
Working with exploratory testing of a SharePoint based solution.
- [June 2013 - August 2013] Axis Communications ABSoftware Test Developer
Worked as a software test developer introducing automated test for a web platform. Wrote documentation and implemented different test in both C# using Coded UI and PowerShell.
EDUCATION
- [2008 - 2014] Lund UniversityInformation and Communication Engineering Technologies.
- [June 2012 - August 2012] Umeå UniversityWeb development with HTML5, CSS and JavaScript.
- [June 2012 - August 2012] Gotland UniversityGame development with C# and the XNA toolkit.
- [June 2011 - August 2011] Mid Sweden UniversityApplication development for Android.
Learnt the Android platform and how to develop and implement applications for it.
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CERTIFICATES

- [2023] Certified Blockchain Expert™

- [2022] Cloud Digital Leader

