About Me
Still curious....
30+ years of building products.
I’m a product manager who started as an engineer, and it shows. I’ve spent my career where technology meets business: the last decade in observability and SaaS platforms, before that Ericsson, startups, and most stops in between. These days I work at the intersection I find most interesting: product leadership and AI, not as a buzzword but as a daily practice. I build with Claude Code and MCP most mornings, and I write about what I learn here on this site.
Over the course of my career, I have built a broad and deep skill set spanning both strategic leadership and hands-on product execution, including:
Product leadership with results – I’ve grown a product line to half a company’s revenue, cut release cycles by 90%, and lifted conversion 25% by fixing onboarding. Numbers over adjectives.
Deep observability & platform experience – OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana; APIs, IAM, multi-tenant SaaS, OnPrem delivery.
AI, hands-on – AWS Certified AI Practitioner, Anthropic-certified on Claude Code. I don’t just talk about AI in products; I build with it daily.
Engineering roots – M.Sc. Engineering Physics (KTH). I started as a developer, and engineers notice the difference.
Customer-first, genuinely – The best product decisions I’ve made all started in conversations with users. It’s a habit, not a slogan.
Leadership & Team Management – Leading cross-functional teams and mentoring talent to deliver high-impact results
End-to-End Product Development – From ideation through launch and iteration, with a strong focus on execution and delivery
Managed Services Expertise – Delivering scalable, reliable service models with strong operational alignment
Work Experience
2025 – Fractional Product Manager / Performance Engineer / Independent Consultant
- Providing performance engineering, observability, and product management expertise on a freelance/contract basis
- Supporting clients with performance testing, monitoring, and strategic guidance for SaaS, Cloud, and enterprise systems
- Delivering both hands-on engineering and high-level advisory to optimize scalability, reliability, and customer experience
- Projects: Renova (Gothenburg City), Åhlens, OpenAI (model evaluation in PM)
2017 – 2024 Sr. Product Manager – Apica Systems AB
- Led multiple agile development teams (Platform & Frontend/UX, 15+ people), working in alignment with Agile methodologies to deliver impactful software solutions.
- Collected and translated market trends and customer requirements into actionable product strategies and roadmaps, including detailed competitive analysis.
- Managed end-to-end development of scalable, cloud-based SaaS products in application monitoring, optimization, and observability—transforming raw data into meaningful insights and signals.
- Spearheaded the design and implementation of OnPremise systems, accounting for nearly 50% of company revenue and adopted by major U.S. financial institutions.
- Reduced release cycle time and development costs for OnPrem systems by 90%, through process improvements and tighter integration across teams.
- Led the development of containerized Private Agents (probes), orchestrated using HashiCorp Nomad, enhancing deployment efficiency and scalability.
- Introduced and formalized product management processes, mentoring junior PMs and cross-functional peers—resulting in a 3-month reduction in time-to-market for new features.
- Drove platform migration toward modern observability practices and technologies, including OpenTelemetry, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL, Grafana and Prometheus
- Maintained product and customer knowledge continuity during major organizational restructuring, ensuring stable delivery and strategic alignment.
- Created new deployment and onboarding guides, improving POC (Proof of Concept) conversion rates by 25%.
- Acted as a Subject Matter Expert, supporting sales with roadmap presentations, solution architecture, and second-line support.
2016 – 2017 Sr. Performance Engineer – Apica Systems AB
- Provided expert consulting services in performance engineering for Apica’s diverse customer base across industries such as e-commerce, public sector, finance, and travel.
- Led and executed performance engineering initiatives, helping clients optimize application scalability, responsiveness, and reliability.
- Analyzed user journeys, traffic patterns, and end-to-end user experience to identify performance bottlenecks and improvement areas.
- Delivered strategic insights and actionable recommendations through deep analysis of load behavior and system response under high-traffic conditions.
- Specialized in load testing, real-time monitoring, root cause troubleshooting, and customer enablement through training.
- Trusted advisor to enterprise clients, including H&M, Ellos, Boozt, Siemens, SAS, EFL, Swedbank, and HBO, supporting critical digital infrastructure and service reliability.
2008 – 2016 Consultant / Product Manager – Lights In Line AB
- As Product Manager I Specified and led the development and maintenance of the Monitoring Service, incl. the necessary internal infrastructure (on AWS), targeting web, database, and applications.
- Provided expert consulting services in performance engineering for LiL’s customer base across industries such as e-commerce, public sector, finance, and travel.
- Led and executed performance engineering initiatives, helping clients optimize application scalability, responsiveness, and reliability.
- Analyzed user journeys, traffic patterns, and end-to-end user experience to identify performance bottlenecks and improvement areas.
- Delivered strategic insights and actionable recommendations through deep analysis of load behavior and system response under high-traffic conditions.
- Specialized in load testing, real-time monitoring, root cause troubleshooting, and customer enablement through training.
PM Consultant – Dfind AB (@Telia)
- Product Management (Consultant) at Telia Sonera
- Re-selling of Cisco products to larger companies and organizations
- Executed Business Development of the area
2006 Business Development – Ramboll Telecom
- Worked with Business Development in the area of triple play and Open Service Networks for city networks and property owners (e.g. Svenska Bostäder)
Business Development & Product Management – Facility Labs AB
- Joined the company at an early start-up stage, taking a leading role in shaping the business and product strategy from the ground up.
- Developed core business documentation, including the Business Plan, Market Requirements Specification, and Product Development Process to guide strategic growth.
- Conducted business case development to support go-to-market strategy and investment readiness.
- Created and delivered sales presentations and investor pitches, helping position the company for funding and early market traction.
Business Development & Product Management – Ericsson Business Innovation (Consultant @ Ericsson Microsystems, Bluetooth Solutions)
- Defined and developed a new business model and product offering within the Bluetooth technology domain, contributing to Ericsson’s early innovation in wireless communication.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive Bluetooth solutions, including the development platform, tooling, and supporting assets to accelerate internal and external development efforts.
- Led software development initiatives focused on Bluetooth stacks and integration, ensuring compatibility and performance across embedded systems and devices.
Product Management Director – Ericsson Business Innovation
- Led product management initiatives within a strategic business venture, shaping product direction and ensuring alignment with market and business objectives.
- Developed comprehensive business and product development plans, driving innovation from concept through to market introduction.
- Introduced and delivered tailored solutions to selected markets and customers, supporting early adoption and validating new business models.
- Acted as the primary representative for the unit in various customer engagements, translating business needs into actionable product requirements.
- Specified and commissioned the development of a complete Service Delivery & Management System (e-Service System) for Residential and SOHO Service Gateways, including the hardware-based Service Gateway (e-box).
- Oversaw the development of multiple end-user applications, including music streaming, internet-based safety alarms, and secure file sharing, driving forward user-centric service innovation.
Program Manager – Ericsson / Datacom Networks and IP Services
- Developed strategic business cases for next-generation network solutions, including the Multiservice ATM Network (MSAN) targeting telecom providers and large enterprise customers.
- Led the go-to-market strategy for the MSAN solution, successfully driving market adoption and implementation among key customer segments.
- Authored the business case for Ericsson’s strategic investment in Mariposa Technologies (USA), supporting executive decision-making and partnership alignment.
- Defined and specified Mariposa’s multiservice access product, preparing it for introduction into Ericsson’s global sales channels and ensuring technical and commercial readiness.
- Spearheaded strategic partnerships and commercial agreements with General Datacom (GDC) and Mariposa, expanding Ericsson’s network product portfolio and strengthening market positioning.
Program Manager – Ericsson / Broadband Business Networks
- Developed the strategic business case for the AXD 311 multiservice switch (GDC Apex), aligning the product vision with Ericsson’s broader market objectives.
- Led the internal introduction and go-to-market activities, successfully launching the product into Ericsson’s global sales channels and enabling commercial adoption.
Product Manager – Ericsson / USA [Redwood City, CA, USA]
- Served as Product Manager and Project Lead, driving the specification and delivery of next-generation networking solutions.
- Collaborated closely with technology partner N.E.T. to define and document requirements for a pioneering networking product, aligning both technical and business objectives.
- Led a high-impact technical sub-project in the U.S. as an Ericsson contractor, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring successful execution in a complex, distributed environment.
- Contributed to product innovation by bridging stakeholder needs with engineering capabilities, helping position Ericsson at the forefront of networking technology.
Developer / Product Manager – Ericsson / Datacom Networks
- Held multiple roles including Developer, Project Manager, and Product Manager, contributing to the early evolution of Ericsson’s Datacom portfolio.
- Developed and managed networking solutions focused on X.25 and TCP/IP technologies, supporting the transition to IP-based infrastructure.
- Collaborated across engineering and business teams to deliver robust, standards-based data communication products.
Skills
AI-Assisted Product Development
Claude Code & MCP
Agentic AI & AI Agents
Workflow Automation (n8n)
IAM / Identity & Access Management
APIs & Integrations
Kubernetes & Docker
OKRs
Product Discovery & User Research
Roadmapping / Product Roadmap
Go-to-Market (GTM)
Mentoring & Coaching
Stakeholder Management
Leadership
Vision
Strategy
Analytical Skills
Product Management
Product Lifecycle Management
Business Strategy & Business Development
Positioning (Marketing)
Market Analysis & Strategy
New Product Ideas & Implementations
Requirement Analysis
Customer Engagement & Satisfaction
Business-to-Business (B2B)
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Cloud Services, Cloud Migration
Observability
Open Telemetry
Prometheus
Grafana stack
Data Analysis (SQL etc.)
Scrum & Agile Methodologies
Jira & Confluence
Product Development
Project Management
Technical Project Delivery
Performance Engineering
Performance Testing and Tools
Performance Monitoring
Troubleshooting
Test Management
System Architecture
Telecommunications
Network Engineering
TCP/IP
Linux
Embedded Systems