Niclas Bjuväng

Drove architecture and software strategy for 1000+ people strong product, data & tech organization. Consolidated country organizations into a central unit, focusing on data mesh and modernization. Founded StepStone Malmö office and Emerging Technology organization, introducing AI architecture and capabilities. Created technology partnership and M&A function, leading due diligence on acquisitions (e.g., MYA AI team) and optimizing partnerships with AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, Slack.

Created Emerging Technology function (Edge Engineering), exploring new technology use cases with AI, AR, and 3D for retail. Initiatives included Visual Search, 3D as a service (with Google), smart digital retail pricing, navigation, and fulfilment. Established M&A collaboration, performing due diligence on acquisition candidates like Geomagical (AI/3D/AR space).

Established new Data Integration technology function, responsible for Data Platform, Data Mesh, Data Pipelines, API Management, and Event Mesh. Managed 300+ co-workers and the Google + Microsoft partnership. This function served as the backbone of IKEA's new digital product architecture.

Focused on DevOps, continuous delivery, digital engineering, and data platform as part of Enterprise Architecture. Collected significant data for later digital organization transformation.

Worked as Domain Architect for internet banking and apps, focusing on architecture for web and mobile apps. Enabled digital transformation for scalable and robust architecture with loosely coupled components. Established API-oriented, mobile-first approach. Created and maintained roadmaps, established transition scenarios for consolidating legacy systems.

Worked in the Healthcare Software Solutions team. Focused on Application Architecture, software development, and mentoring junior team members. Key deliveries included SVPL / Mina Planer.

Application Architect within Business IT Solutions, Web Applications & Services. Responsible for long-term roadmaps, technical approvals, vendor roadmap collaboration, system consolidations, ITIL process system support, strategy, and frameworks.

Designed and implemented effective technical business solutions, combining technical knowledge with business vision and project management skills.

Led the Application Management team, responsible for outsourcing AM-teams, setting roles, processes, frameworks, and securing technical knowledge handover. Faced challenges with outsourcing and off-site locations.

Managed a global team responsible for a set of applications, including development of new functionality and 3rd line support. Led portal development and SharePoint integrations.