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Work History
Education
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Significant Achievements
Competence Overview
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Patrik Gustafsson

Patrik Gustafsson

Gothenburg

Summary

With a proven track record at Volvo Cars, I excel in leading system design innovations, particularly in AI and blockchain technologies, enhancing operational efficiency by 20%. My leadership and strategic planning skills have driven teams towards achieving key objectives, showcasing my ability to merge technical expertise with impactful team management.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead System Designer, Basetech System Design

Volvo Cars
Göteborg
03.2023 - Current
  • Lead a team of eight, focusing on operational efficiency and collaboration
  • Guided the team towards strategic goals, managing daily operations and stakeholder alignment
  • Identified and prototyped AI use cases to enhance operational efficiency
  • Developed and deployed innovative solutions in collaboration with internal stakeholders
  • Identified and prototyped strategic AI use cases to free up resources and enhance operational efficiency
  • Led the development and deployment of innovative solutions while collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure robust support and successful implementation
  • Resulting in 20% free up of resources in base technologies support

Board Member, Blockchain Developer Program

Medieinstitutet
10.2023 - Current
  • Aligned the program with industry needs through strategic oversight and course planning
  • Participated in student admissions and ensured quality assurance
  • Contributed to creating an industry-relevant program preparing students for blockchain success

Board Member, Blockchain and Smart Contracts Course

Medieinstitutet
10.2023 - Current

Automotive Blockchain Partner/Advisor

Layer1 Blockchain Company
02.2022 - Current
  • Advised on integrating blockchain technology into automotive data recorders
  • Partnered with key stakeholders to drive innovation
  • Led the development of audit and validation tools for blockchain data records
  • Resulting in cutting out the need for third parties, technical consultants and insurances for incident data investigation, and therefore cost savings

Founder & Freelancer

DeFi Services - Automotive & Blockchain Consulting Company
Stockholm
01.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Automotive Blockchain Engineering Services and Consulting
  • Founded and manage a consultancy focused on automotive blockchain solutions
  • Provide expertise in blockchain integration and cybersecurity
  • Automotive Blockchain Engineering Services and Consulting

Mentor, Techledarnas Mentoring Program

Ledarna – Sveriges Chefsorganisation
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Mentored participants to foster growth, self-awareness, and leadership skills
  • Engaged in meaningful dialogue, provided support, and expanded professional networks

Product Owner CRM (PO)

Crayon
Stockholm
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Managed the development of the Zendesk platform, overseeing a team of two application specialists
  • Collaborated with the Center of Excellence for Zendesk and Zendesk Assist service
  • Handled solution design, development, support, incident management, and budgeting
  • Led continuous improvement and major projects to enhance the platform

Project Manager - Product Development ERP/DMS (PM)

Winassist System AB
Stockholm
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Managed product development projects for ERP/DMS systems in the automotive industry
  • Led a team of seven, ensuring streamlined vehicle sales, workshop operations, and administration

Embedded Software Developer Consultant

Cybercom Group
Göteborg
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Worked on projects involving IoT, embedded systems, and electrification
  • Developed platform investigation and analysis skills in Project Zephyr RTOS
  • Researched and created educational material for Project Digital Sustainability
  • Gained understanding of hardware-software interactions in Project Shore Safe

Other / Older Experiences

(see below)
Ängelholm
01.2001 - 01.2020
  • INTERNSHIP & THESIS, 01/2019 - 01/2020 @ Ecoist Cars
  • INTERIM OPERATIONS WORKSHOP MANAGER & SERVICE ADVISOR, 01/2019 - 12/2019 @ Möller Bil Sverige AB (Volkswagen Uppsala Heavy Vehicles Workshop)
  • EMBEDDED SOFTWARE CALIBRATION SPECIALIST & CO-OWNER, 01/2017 - 12/2019 @ Multi Dynamic Sound Stockholm (MDS Stockholm)
  • COMPANY STARTUP CONSULTANT, 01/2018 - 12/2018 @ Autounique
  • ASSISTANT WORKSHOP MANAGER & SERVICE ADVISOR, 01/2016 - 12/2017 @ Volkswagen Din Bil Gruppen
  • CAR SALESMAN, 01/2008 - 12/2013 @ Peugeot Kista
  • SPARE PARTS BRANCH MANAGER, 01/2004 - 12/2008 @ Ford Wilhelm Kindwall
  • SERVER MANAGER & LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR, 01/2002 - 12/2004 @ Driftbolaget Svenska 9 Nine
  • PC-TECHNICIAN/SUPPORT, 01/2000 - 12/2001 @ Intrum

Education

BSc (Hons) - International IT Management

Coventry University
01.2026

Diploma - Agile Project Leader

Changemaker Educations
01.2022

Degree - Advanced Software Developer Embedded Systems Automotive

YrkesAkademin Yrkeshögskola
01.2021

Diploma - VHDL Programming for Embedded Systems

AGSTU
01.2020

Software Calibration - WinOLS Master Course Diesel & Gasoline Tuning

Viezu Technologies
01.2016

Skills

  • IT Operations
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Blockchain Technology
  • Embedded Systems
  • Software Development
  • Cybersecurity
  • Project & Product Management
  • Teambuilding
  • Strategic Planning
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Problem-Solving
  • Strategic Vision

Languages

  • Swedish: Native or Bilingual
  • English: Full Professional

Significant Achievements

  • AI Operational Efficiency Enhancement, Identified and prototyped AI use cases to improve operational efficiency and lower the resource support budget with 20% at Volvo Cars., Lead System Designer and Project Driver, Internal AI Tools, Azure Open AI
  • Blockchain Powered Data Recorder Integration, Integrated blockchain technology into automotive data recorders to enhance data integrity and security resulting in cutting out the need for third parties, technical consultants and insurances for incident data investigation., Advisor and Project Leader, Custom Blockchain Solutions, Ethereum(EVM) Bridge

Competence Overview

• Over 5 years of experience in blockchain and cybersecurity.
• More than 5 years in technical project and product management.
• Extensive background in entrepreneurship within consulting, software development, software calibration, and company startup consulting.
• Over a decade in automotive retail, service and aftermarket sectors, sales, workshop facilitation, embedded software, and entrepreneurship.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Board Member, Blockchain Developer Program

Medieinstitutet
10.2023 - Current

Board Member, Blockchain and Smart Contracts Course

Medieinstitutet
10.2023 - Current

Mentor, Techledarnas Mentoring Program

Ledarna – Sveriges Chefsorganisation
10.2023 - 06.2024

Lead System Designer, Basetech System Design

Volvo Cars
03.2023 - Current

Automotive Blockchain Partner/Advisor

Layer1 Blockchain Company
02.2022 - Current

Founder & Freelancer

DeFi Services - Automotive & Blockchain Consulting Company
01.2022 - Current

Product Owner CRM (PO)

Crayon
01.2021 - 01.2022

Project Manager - Product Development ERP/DMS (PM)

Winassist System AB
01.2021 - 12.2021

Embedded Software Developer Consultant

Cybercom Group
01.2020 - 01.2021

Other / Older Experiences

(see below)
01.2001 - 01.2020

BSc (Hons) - International IT Management

Coventry University

Diploma - Agile Project Leader

Changemaker Educations

Degree - Advanced Software Developer Embedded Systems Automotive

YrkesAkademin Yrkeshögskola

Diploma - VHDL Programming for Embedded Systems

AGSTU

Software Calibration - WinOLS Master Course Diesel & Gasoline Tuning

Viezu Technologies

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