Dan Westerlund
Education
EAE Business School
Executive MBA, 2018-01-01 - 2019-01-01
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Master of Science (MSc), Information Technology and Mathematics 1988-09-01 - 1993-04-01
James Cook University
MSc Thesis Projects, Information Technology and Mathematics - Satellite image analysis 1992-01-01 - 1992-01-01Work Experience
CFORTH
Current
CFORTH
BlueBarricade Blockchain & AI Technology AB
Current
BlueBarricade Blockchain & AI Technology AB
Human Computer Development
2001-10-01 - 2020-12-01
Human Computer Development
Bolero Aktiebolag
2005-01-01 - 2020-08-01
Bolero Aktiebolag
Santander
2020-01-01 - 2020-06-01
Santander
Santander
2018-03-01 - 2019-01-01
Santander
LeasePlan
2009-03-01 - 2017-12-01
LeasePlan
Orange
2005-01-01 - 2017-12-01
Orange
BBVA
2011-01-01 - 2012-12-01
BBVA
Ericsson
2011-01-01 - 2011-10-01
Ericsson
Skills
Summary
I am a seasoned Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Senior Tech Lead, and Software Architect with over 25 years of experience leading international software development projects. My career spans a diverse range of industries, including the space industry, entertainment, logistics, ecommerce, telecommunications, banking, and FinTech. I have played key roles in transformative projects, such as architecting software solutions for multinational banks, leading technical development teams in telecommunications, and building high-performance blockchain systems. As an agile expert, I specialize in navigating the complexities of financial/FinTech and telecom sectors. With a strong foundation in computer science, my technical expertise encompasses programming, software architecture, and tech leadership. I am recognized for my effective communication, team organization, and leadership abilities, particularly within agile environments. I am passionate about Software Design Principles and Design Patterns, as well as cutting-edge technologies such as Blockchain, Cloud/DevOps, and AI/ML/LLM. I thrive on leveraging these skills to drive innovation and deliver impactful results. Feel free to connect or reach out to discuss collaboration opportunities in software architecture, FinTech, blockchain, or agile leadership.
