Niclas Bjuväng
CTO / VP Eng / AI / Data / Architecture
📍 Malmö, Sweden
✉️ bjuvang@gmail.com
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Profilsammanfattning
With over 18 years of experience in technology leadership, I have a proven track record of driving innovation and growth in digital retail, marketplace, and healthcare environments. My career spans leading software engineering and architecture teams through significant digital transitions, most recently as Vice President at IKEA Group and StepStone Group. I have a strong belief in leveraging architecture, technology partnerships and M&A to drive growth and innovation.
Arbetslivserfarenhet
Platform Management Manager
Inter IKEA Group
2026-04 - Nuvarande
Vice President, Engineering
The StepStone Group
2021-01 - 2024-03
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.
Vice President, Edge Engineering
IKEA Group (INGKA)
2020-01 - 2021-03
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).
Vice President, Data & Integration
IKEA Group (INGKA)
2018-01 - 2019-12
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.
Domain Architect, Digital Engineering
IKEA Group (INGKA)
2017-01 - 2017-12
Focused on DevOps, continuous delivery, digital engineering, and data platform as part of Enterprise Architecture. Collected significant data for later digital organization transformation.
Domain Architect, Internet banking
IKANO Bank AB
2015-01 - 2016-12
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.
IT Architect Consultant / Developer
Stretch Öresund
2012-01 - 2014-12
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 Area Architect
Sony Mobile Communications
2010-01 - 2011-12
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.
Business Solution Manager (Consultant)
Sony Ericsson
2010-01 - 2010-12
Designed and implemented effective technical business solutions, combining technical knowledge with business vision and project management skills.
Technical Lead / Lead developer (Consultant)
Sony Ericsson
2009-01 - 2009-12
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.
Application Manager (Consultant)
Sony Ericsson
2008-01 - 2008-12
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.
Nyckelkompetenser
CTO VP of Engineering Executive Technology Leadership Organizational Leadership (1000+) Head of Architecture Strategic Leadership Organizational Building & Scaling M&A Due Diligence