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.
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.
Co-author: Lancet Global Health publication on medical data management in humanitarian settings (MSF collaboration)
Systematic Architecture Implementation — A structured approach developed for architecture work that ensures consistent, high-quality results.
Landscape mapping through stakeholder workshops, existing system analysis, and requirements gathering. Understanding the full context before proposing solutions.
Target state definition, technology selection, and roadmap development. Balancing ideal architecture with organizational constraints and capabilities.
Governance frameworks, quality assurance processes, and practical guidance during delivery. Ensuring architecture translates into working systems.
Documentation, training, and capability building. Leaving organizations stronger and more self-sufficient.
UDDA
Jan 2025 – Present
AI Startup
Architect for AI-focused startup with responsibility for technical architecture and platform design.
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.
Volvo Connected Services
Sep 2022 – Dec 2024
Automotive / Connected Vehicle Platform
EXCELLENT RatingArchitect and team lead for Volvo Penta's Easy Connect WiFi project. Designed global cloud solutions and IoT infrastructure.
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.
HiQ AB
Mar 2017 – Dec 2018
Technology Consulting
Built and led HiQ's strategic integration platform initiative.
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.
Securitas AB
Apr 2012 – Jan 2014
Security Services / B2B Solutions
Led design of pan-European B2B customer portal (SCP).
CGI (Capgemini)
Aug 2010 – Jun 2011
Energy Sector
Led architecture for large-scale business systems in the European energy market.
IKEA
Sep 2009 – Jul 2010
Retail / Global Web Application
Architected infrastructure for global web application supporting millions of users.
Capgemini
2006 – 2010
Enterprise Consulting
System architect/developer responsible for source and configuration management.
UNESCO
2003 – 2004
International Development
Designed multimedia infrastructure for educational institutions in resource-limited environments.
Complete evaluations from clients and employers
"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
"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
"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
"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)
"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
"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
Malmö University | 2001–2003
Focus: Human-Computer Interaction, User-Centered Design, Information Design
Lund University | 2002
Focus: Data Modeling, SQL, Database Design
Mälardalen University | 1999–2001
Malmö University | 2002
I'm available for consulting engagements in solution architecture, integration architecture, enterprise architecture, and technical advisory.
References available on request.