Solution Architect | Integration Specialist | Enterprise Architect | Technical Lead

Claes-Philip
Staiger

Solution Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and implementing complex technical architectures, integration strategies, and enterprise transformations.

Deep expertise in bridging business needs with technical execution through stakeholder collaboration and strategic system design. Proven track record leading cross-functional teams in Fortune 500 companies, mission-driven organizations, government agencies, and startups.

📍 Stockholm / Visby, Sweden 📧 claes-philip@staiger.se 📱 +46 766 555 005
Professional Profile

About Me

Solution Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and implementing complex technical architectures, integration strategies, and enterprise transformations. Deep expertise in bridging business needs with technical execution through stakeholder collaboration and strategic system design.

Proven track record leading cross-functional teams in delivering scalable platform migrations, API ecosystems, and system consolidations in global organizations using both commercial and open source solutions. Experience from Fortune 500 companies, mission-driven organizations, government agencies, and startup environments.

Core Strengths

  • âś“Translate business requirements into technical architectures that can actually be built and maintained
  • âś“Create shared understanding through visual documentation and structured stakeholder dialogue
  • âś“Build organizational capability, not just deliver solutions
  • âś“Combine deep technical expertise with strong communication skills at all organizational levels

Contact Information

+46 766 555 005
Stockholm / Visby, Sweden

Languages

SwedishNative
EnglishFluent (Professional)

Publication

Co-author: Lancet Global Health publication on medical data management in humanitarian settings (MSF collaboration)

Approach

The SAI Method™

Systematic Architecture Implementation — A structured approach developed for architecture work that ensures consistent, high-quality results.

01

Discovery & Understanding

Landscape mapping through stakeholder workshops, existing system analysis, and requirements gathering. Understanding the full context before proposing solutions.

02

Architecture Design

Target state definition, technology selection, and roadmap development. Balancing ideal architecture with organizational constraints and capabilities.

03

Implementation Support

Governance frameworks, quality assurance processes, and practical guidance during delivery. Ensuring architecture translates into working systems.

04

Knowledge Transfer

Documentation, training, and capability building. Leaving organizations stronger and more self-sufficient.

Expertise

Core Competencies

Architecture & Strategy

  • • Enterprise Architecture Design
  • • Solution Architecture
  • • Technical Strategy Development
  • • System Integration Patterns
  • • iPaaS/eIPaaS Platforms
  • • API Design & Governance
  • • Microservices & Event-Driven Architecture
  • • Platform Modernization

System & Database Development

  • • Full-Stack Development (Backend Focus)
  • • Database Design & Development
  • • SQL Server, NoSQL, Time-Series Databases
  • • Data Modeling & Optimization
  • • Backend Services & API Development
  • • Performance Optimization & Scalability

Technical Leadership

  • • Architecture Documentation & Blueprints
  • • Technical Discovery & Requirements Analysis
  • • Pre-Sales Support
  • • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • • Cross-Functional Team Coordination
  • • Developer Mentorship
  • • Agile Delivery Leadership

Integration & Cloud

  • • Azure Cloud Architecture (IoT Hub, Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, Functions, Data Factory)
  • • API Design, Lifecycle Management, and Gateway Patterns
  • • Enterprise Integration Patterns
  • • Hybrid Cloud/On-Premise Solutions
  • • Event-Driven Architectures

Information Architecture

  • • Conceptual, Logical, and Physical Data Modeling
  • • Information Flow Mapping and Optimization
  • • Taxonomy and Metadata Design
  • • Requirements Gathering and Specification
  • • GDPR Compliance and Data Governance Frameworks

Design & Visualization

  • • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
  • • Graphic Design
  • • Data Visualization
  • • Visual Collaboration Tools
  • • Technical Diagrams & Blueprints
Career

Professional Experience

Architect

UDDA

Jan 2025 – Present

AI Startup

Architect for AI-focused startup with responsibility for technical architecture and platform design.

  • âś“ Technical architecture leadership for AI-driven platform
  • âś“ Solution design balancing innovation with scalable foundations
  • âś“ Technology strategy and roadmap development

Integration Specialist & Solution Architect

City of Malmö

Dec 2024 – Dec 2025

Public Sector / Municipal Digital Transformation

Led comprehensive transformation project for student information system modernization. Architected secure integrations in GDPR-regulated environment.

  • âś“ Strategic planning and implementation of integration architecture across multiple departments
  • âś“ Ensuring regulatory compliance (GDPR) and data protection by design
  • âś“ Facilitated 15+ requirements workshops with diverse stakeholder groups

Solution Architect & Team Lead

Volvo Connected Services

Sep 2022 – Dec 2024

Automotive / Connected Vehicle Platform

EXCELLENT Rating

Architect and team lead for Volvo Penta's Easy Connect WiFi project. Designed global cloud solutions and IoT infrastructure.

  • âś“ Architecture leadership throughout the entire development process from concept to production
  • âś“ Design of global cloud solutions with Azure IoT Hub, Logic Apps, and Service Bus
  • âś“ Created AS IS/TO BE landscape views that became organizational standard
  • âś“ Implemented event-driven patterns processing millions of telemetry events daily

Founder & CTO

Lummelunda Technology

Jan 2019 – Aug 2022

Startup / Cleantech - IoT for Property

Architected IoT integration infrastructure for property optimization. Full responsibility for technology direction and team leadership.

  • âś“ End-to-end architecture from edge computing to cloud analytics
  • âś“ Scalable data management processing millions of real-time sensor events daily
  • âś“ Modular multi-tenant platform architecture

Integration Specialist & Area Manager

HiQ AB

Mar 2017 – Dec 2018

Technology Consulting

Built and led HiQ's strategic integration platform initiative.

  • âś“ Enterprise integration architecture achieving 75% complexity reduction
  • âś“ Established integration as strategic competency with defined methodologies

EA Architect & IT Strategy Advisor

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International

Feb 2014 – Feb 2017

Global Health / International Health Systems

Architected global health information systems connecting five operational centers with real-time synchronization.

  • âś“ Global system architecture for health data management across four continents
  • âś“ Co-authored Lancet Global Health publication
  • âś“ Offline-first design with conflict resolution for field operations

Integration Architect

Securitas AB

Apr 2012 – Jan 2014

Security Services / B2B Solutions

Led design of pan-European B2B customer portal (SCP).

  • âś“ Pan-European portal architecture integrating 12 national markets
  • âś“ Created canonical data models bridging national system differences

Lead Architect

CGI (Capgemini)

Aug 2010 – Jun 2011

Energy Sector

Led architecture for large-scale business systems in the European energy market.

  • âś“ Offshore/onshore team coordination (65 developers)
  • âś“ Integration with European energy market platforms (Nord Pool)

Infrastructure Architect

IKEA

Sep 2009 – Jul 2010

Retail / Global Web Application

Architected infrastructure for global web application supporting millions of users.

Senior Technical Consultant

Capgemini

2006 – 2010

Enterprise Consulting

System architect/developer responsible for source and configuration management.

  • âś“ Sony Mobile, DSB, and various enterprise clients

Infrastructure Developer & Technical Trainer

UNESCO

2003 – 2004

International Development

Designed multimedia infrastructure for educational institutions in resource-limited environments.

  • âś“ Led installation across 8 stations in Sri Lanka and India
Technologies

Technical Skills

Platforms & Cloud

  • • Azure (Expert) - IoT Hub, Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, Functions, Data Factory
  • • Linux, Docker, Kubernetes concepts

Integration & APIs

  • • REST APIs, SOAP, GraphQL
  • • MQTT, AMQP, WebSocket
  • • OpenAPI/Swagger, AsyncAPI
  • • EDI, B2B integration standards

Languages & Databases

  • • C#/.NET, Node.js, JavaScript, SQL
  • • SQL Server, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB
  • • PostgreSQL, InfluxDB (time-series)
  • • Git, CI/CD, DevOps practices

Standards & Healthcare

  • • FHIR (health data), HL7
  • • GDPR compliance, data governance
  • • TOGAF concepts, ArchiMate
  • • Domain-Driven Design, Event Sourcing, CQRS

Tools & Visualization

Azure DevOps Confluence Jira Miro Draw.io Visio Enterprise Architect Visual Studio VS Code Agile/Scrum SAFe
Performance

Consultant Evaluations & Performance Reviews

Complete evaluations from clients and employers

Volvo Connected Services (2023)

EXCELLENT - All Categories
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"Claes-Philip excels as a Solution Architect, continuously questioning and driving change (for the better), he has a laser focus and has created a landscape view of the entire service AS IS/TO BE based on current state and the future enterprise architecture. In short… Claes-Philip is a key-player in the project, we wouldn't be where we are today."

Anders Kristensen

Acting Portfolio Manager, Connected Services D&IT

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"Claes-Philip is extremely appreciated in the role as Solution Architect here at Volvo. He demonstrates great confidence and a strong knowledge base and in addition to his great individual contribution to the development he also identifies weaknesses in the team and supports in strengthening the team by knowledge sharing and guidance."

Henrik Linger

Project Manager - Product Owner / Vehicle Electronics

IKEA Home Planner 2 (2009-2010)

"Claes-Philip has, in a short time, become a critical resource within the New IKEA homeplanner initiative. His report was made into a substantial reference document that has guided our selection and development of hard- and software for the project."

— Jan Ruthberg, IT Project Manager IHP2

Médecins Sans Frontières (2014-2017)

"The MSF Operational Center Switzerland is very satisfied with the contribution of Claes-Philip as a consultant to the PAP project. We propose to extend his contract so as to benefit from his ongoing expertise."

— Dr. Philippe Cavailler, Director of IU (MSF Switzerland)

Capgemini (2006-2011)

"Claes-Philip has been a great asset through his expertise in system development, configuration management, architecture and ability to transform customer ideas into thoughtful and well-functioning systems. He performed his duties with a sense of responsibility and commitment, which resulted in always excellent results."

— Henrik Sellberg, Team Manager

HiQ AB

"Claes-Philip has broad expertise, working efficiently and able to rapidly find his tasks and solutions. He is very structured and methodical and has on own initiatives proposed and developed a comprehensive solution and architecture for the entire solution."

— Åsa Melvanius, Head of Mobile Solutions

Key Metrics

20+
Years Experience
65
Developers Coordinated (CGI)
12
Countries Integrated (Securitas)
5
Global Centers Coordinated (MSF)
75%
Complexity Reduction (HiQ)
15+
Enterprise Transformations
50+
Architecture Workshops
Education

Academic Background

Interaction Technology

Malmö University | 2001–2003

Focus: Human-Computer Interaction, User-Centered Design, Information Design

Database Development

Lund University | 2002

Focus: Data Modeling, SQL, Database Design

Computer Science

Mälardalen University | 1999–2001

Web Programming

Malmö University | 2002

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