Solution Architect & Developer | System Development | App Development | AI | Strategy & Workflow

Claes-Philip
Staiger

Solution Architect and hands-on developer with over 20 years of experience across system development, app development, AI solutions, and architecture — plus the strategy and workflow that connects technology, teams, and business.

Equally at home in the codebase and in the architecture diagram. Builds AI-driven products, modern backends and apps, and designs platforms and integrations — while shaping development and AI strategy, automated workflows, and team practices for 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 and developer with over 20 years of experience — equally at home in the codebase and in the architecture diagram. Builds systems, apps, and AI solutions, designs platforms and integrations, and shapes the strategy and workflow that connect technology, teams, and business.

Hands-on across system development and app development (web, mobile, backend), AI and generative AI (LLM-based products, RAG pipelines, agentic workflows), and architecture and integration. Equally capable of delivering code in sprints, leading enterprise transformations, establishing development standards, and designing AI strategies for Fortune 500 companies, mission-driven organizations, government agencies, and startups.

Core Strengths

  • Builds and ships — from idea to production: systems, apps, AI features, and integrations that actually go live
  • Translates business requirements into technical architectures that can actually be built and maintained
  • AI strategy and applied AI — picks the right level (prompt, RAG, agent, fine-tune) and builds workflows around LLMs and automation
  • Designs development and team workflows that raise speed and quality (CI/CD, code review, AI-assisted development, DX)
  • Creates shared understanding through visual documentation and structured stakeholder dialogue
  • Combines 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 for architecture, system development, app development, and AI initiatives alike. Ensures consistent, high-quality results from strategy all the way to shipped code.

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 Development & Backend

  • • Hands-on development in C#/.NET, Node.js & TypeScript
  • • Backend services, REST/GraphQL & API development
  • • Database design — SQL Server, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, time-series
  • • Data modeling & performance optimization
  • • Test, build & release automation (CI/CD)
  • • Domain-Driven Design, Event Sourcing, CQRS
  • • Scalability & observability in production

App & Frontend Development

  • • Web apps in React, Next.js & TypeScript
  • • Mobile & hybrid (React Native, PWA, responsive design)
  • • UX/UI with a user-centered focus (HCI background)
  • • Component libraries & design systems
  • • Real-time features (WebSocket, MQTT, SSE)
  • • Accessibility (WCAG) & client-side performance
  • • Edge & offline-first patterns

AI & Generative AI

  • • AI strategy & roadmap — from pilot to production
  • • LLM-based products (OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, open-source)
  • • RAG pipelines, embeddings & vector databases
  • • Agentic workflows & tool use (MCP, function calling)
  • • Prompt engineering & system design for AI
  • • AI-assisted development (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot)
  • • Evaluation, safety & responsible AI

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

Strategy & Workflow

  • • Tech & product strategy — from vision to delivery plan
  • • AI strategy: where, how, and at what pace to introduce AI
  • • Development workflows (Git-flow, trunk-based, code review practice)
  • • AI-assisted workflows & developer experience (DX)
  • • Process automation (n8n, Logic Apps, GitHub Actions, Zapier)
  • • Operating model for engineering & architecture teams
  • • Measurable KPIs and feedback loops

Technical Leadership

  • • Tech lead for development and AI teams
  • • Architecture Documentation & Blueprints
  • • Technical Discovery & Requirements Analysis
  • • Pre-Sales Support
  • • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • • Cross-Functional Team Coordination
  • • Developer & AI mentorship
  • • Agile Delivery Leadership

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 & AI Developer

UDDA

Jan 2025 – Present

AI Startup / Generative AI & LLM

Hands-on AI development and architecture for an AI startup. Builds LLM-based products, agentic workflows, and the platform pieces needed to scale from prototype to production.

  • AI development: LLM features, RAG pipelines, prompt engineering, and evaluation
  • Agentic workflows and tooling (function calling, MCP patterns)
  • Technical architecture leadership for AI-driven platform
  • AI and product strategy and roadmap from pilot to production
  • Established AI-assisted development workflows (Claude Code, Cursor)

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.

  • Strategic planning and implementation of integration architecture across multiple departments
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance (GDPR) and data protection by design
  • 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.

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

Founder & CTO

Lummelunda Technology

Jan 2019 – Aug 2022

Startup / Cleantech - IoT for Property

Founder and CTO — hands-on across system and app development, architecture, and tech strategy. Built IoT integration infrastructure for property optimization and led the team's development workflow.

  • Hands-on development: backend services, edge applications, and web dashboards
  • End-to-end architecture from edge computing to cloud analytics
  • Scalable data management processing millions of real-time sensor events daily
  • Modular multi-tenant platform architecture
  • Established development standards, CI/CD, and quality workflow for the team

Integration Specialist & Area Manager

HiQ AB

Mar 2017 – Dec 2018

Technology Consulting

Built and led HiQ's strategic integration platform initiative.

  • Enterprise integration architecture achieving 75% complexity reduction
  • 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.

  • Global system architecture for health data management across four continents
  • Co-authored Lancet Global Health publication
  • 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).

  • Pan-European portal architecture integrating 12 national markets
  • 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.

  • Offshore/onshore team coordination (65 developers)
  • 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 and developer with full responsibility for source and configuration management — combined hands-on system development with technical leadership.

  • System and backend development in C#/.NET and Java for enterprise clients
  • Designed and implemented development workflows, build, and release automation
  • 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.

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

Technical Skills

Languages & Development

  • • C#/.NET, Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript
  • • Python (AI/ML, automation, scripting)
  • • SQL & advanced data modeling
  • • Git, CI/CD, DevOps practices
  • • Test-driven development, code review culture

AI & Generative AI

  • • OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, open-source LLMs
  • • RAG, embeddings, vector databases (pgvector, Pinecone)
  • • Agent frameworks, function calling, MCP
  • • Prompt engineering & evaluation patterns
  • • AI-assisted development: Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot

App & Frontend Development

  • • React, Next.js, Vue, Tailwind CSS
  • • React Native, PWA, hybrid apps
  • • Component libraries & design systems
  • • Accessibility (WCAG), performance, SEO
  • • Real-time: WebSocket, SSE, MQTT

Platforms, Cloud & Databases

  • Azure (Expert) — IoT Hub, Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management, Functions, Data Factory
  • • Linux, Docker, Kubernetes concepts
  • • SQL Server, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB
  • • InfluxDB (time-series), Redis, NoSQL

Integration, APIs & Workflow

  • • REST, GraphQL, SOAP, gRPC
  • • MQTT, AMQP, WebSocket, event streaming
  • • OpenAPI/Swagger, AsyncAPI
  • • Workflow automation: n8n, Zapier, GitHub Actions, Logic Apps
  • • EDI & B2B integration standards

Standards, Patterns & Strategy

  • • Domain-Driven Design, Event Sourcing, CQRS
  • • TOGAF concepts, ArchiMate, C4 model
  • • FHIR (health data), HL7
  • • GDPR compliance, data governance
  • • AI strategy, tech strategy, operating models

Tools, AI & Workflow

Claude Code Cursor GitHub Copilot Anthropic API OpenAI API MCP n8n Zapier GitHub Actions Azure DevOps VS Code Visual Studio Notion Confluence Jira Miro Draw.io Visio Enterprise Architect 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

Contact

Let's Talk

I'm available for consulting engagements in system development, app development, AI and generative AI, solution and enterprise architecture, integration, and strategy & workflow for development and AI teams.

References available on request.