Harald Winroth
Product Owner, Continuous Integration | Stockholm, Sweden
Professional Overview
Harald Winroth is an experienced Product Owner with a strong background in software engineering and systems integration. He currently oversees the Continuous Integration function at Elekta, a leading medical technology company, where he plays a pivotal role in streamlining the software development lifecycle and ensuring the seamless delivery of innovative healthcare solutions.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Product Owner for Continuous Integration at Elekta, Harald is responsible for defining the strategic direction and roadmap for the company's CI/CD infrastructure. He collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities, implement best practices, and drive the adoption of agile methodologies. Under Harald's leadership, Elekta has achieved significant improvements in build times, test coverage, and overall development velocity.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Harald held various engineering and management positions within Elekta, including Senior Software Engineer and Manager of Systems Engineering. In these roles, he contributed to the development of complex medical software systems, led teams in the design and implementation of cutting-edge technologies, and played a crucial role in driving the company's digital transformation initiatives.
Before joining Elekta, Harald gained valuable experience as a consultant, working with clients across diverse industries to solve complex technology challenges.
Academic Background
Harald holds a PhD in Computer Science from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, where he also served as a teacher and software developer during his studies.
Areas of Expertise
- Agile product management and continuous integration/delivery
- Software engineering and systems integration
- Medical device software development
- Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration
- Analytical problem-solving and decision-making
Professional Impact
Under Harald's leadership, the Continuous Integration team at Elekta has achieved significant improvements in build times, test coverage, and overall development velocity. He has been instrumental in driving the adoption of DevOps practices, which have enabled the company to respond more quickly to market demands and deliver higher-quality software solutions to its healthcare customers.
Conclusion
With his strong technical expertise, product management acumen, and proven track record of driving organizational change, Harald Winroth is a valuable asset to Elekta. As the Product Owner for Continuous Integration, he continues to play a pivotal role in enhancing the company's software development capabilities and positioning Elekta as a leader in the medical technology industry.
