Andreas Carlsson

Software EngineerMSc Computer Science

hello@andyafk.com+46 72 302 80 70LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/andyafkGothenburg, Sweden
Andreas Carlsson

Result-oriented full-stack software engineer with a Master's degree in Computer Science from Chalmers University of Technology. Experienced in working with startups and large corporations, excelling in cross-functional teams. Passionate about delivering clean, highly performant, and well-tested code. Effective communicator and a true team player.

Experience

Volvo Group

Software Engineer, web (contractor)

As a software engineer at Volvo, I developed high-quality, scalable, and robust applications for connected vehicles. Working in a DevOps-focused team, I collaborated closely with product owners, designers, and testers to deliver innovative and effective solutions.

Career break

Full-time parenting

I took a year off to be my son Martin's full-time adventure buddy, spending much of our time outdoors exploring, playing and discovering together.

Bontouch

Software Engineer, iOS (contractor)

I worked as an iOS developer in a cross-functional team focused on crafting high-end mobile applications. Bontouch is an innovation agency that builds digital customer experiences used by over 50 million people worldwide.

Palats

Software Engineer, web and mobile (contractor)

Palats offers a digital platform for inventorying and managing the reuse of fixtures and furniture with several of the largest real estate companies in Sweden as clients. I worked as a contractor developing their mobile and web-based applications.

Detecht Technologies

Software Engineer, iOS, web and data analysis (contractor)

Detecht is a motorcycle app developed to make motorcycle riding safer and more fun. The app has features such as automatic crash detection, navigation and advanced driving tracking and statistics. Worked in a diverse team with iOS app and backend development, as well as route planning and subscription payments integration.

Magnet & Company

Software Engineer, web (contractor, part-time)

Magnet & Company produces both turnkey and customized event solutions aimed at shopping centers, trading venues and fairs. Collaborated closely with the users and developed a web-based business system to manage everything from personnel and salaries to events, cars and packing lists.

Torp Köpcentrum

Software Engineer, web (contractor, part-time)

Developing and maintaining a digital marketing management platform for a shopping mall. The application allowed retailers to upload market material and ads that were to be displayed in the digital signage system, social- as well as printed media.

Rockfoto

Photographer (freelance)

The largest photo agency in Sweden specifically targeted at music and concert photography. I was working as editor with responsibility for managing permits and scheduling of photographers in the Gothenburg area. Still shooting a couple of concerts every year on a freelance basis.

Bohusläningen

Photographer (freelance)

Bohusläningen is a local newspaper based in Uddevalla, Sweden, serving the Bohuslän region. I worked with them both as a freelancer and as a part-time employed staff photographer.

Education

Chalmers University of Technology

Chalmers University of Technology

MSc Computer Science and BSc Information Technology

Completed a bachelor's degree in Information Technology followed by an master's degree in Computer Science (Algorithms, Languages and Logic), with a focus on machine learning and artificial intelligence. This comprehensive education provided a strong foundation in computer science principles and cutting-edge AI technologies.

Masters Thesis

"Safe and enjoyable routes for motorcycle riders, with dynamic hazard warnings"
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

MSc Computer Science - Exchange year

I spent a year at the Chinese University of Hong Kong as an exchange student, where I deepened my technical knowledge and developed essential soft skills. I took several graduate-level courses in machine learning, artificial intelligence, blockchain technologies, graph algorithms and computer networking.

I also worked on academic papers and improved my presentation skills, gaining confidence in both written and verbal communication. This experience was transformative, shaping me academically and personally, and broadening my perspective on both my studies and life.

Certifications

AWS - Certified Developer - Associate

AWS - Certified Developer - Associate

Credential ID: JYQECW7C8E4Q1QCM

– Verify

Issued: September 2023

Featured Projects

Plate Stacker

Plate Stacker

Plate Stacker calculates the precise combination of barbell weight plates needed to reach your desired lifting weight.

App Store
Watch Standup

Watch Standup

Control the desk height right from your wrist. Watch Standup communicates with the IKEA Idåsen standing desk via bluetooth.

Youtube
Watch Routine

Watch Routine

Track your body-weight workouts using your Apple Watch, without any iPhone app. Removing the need of bringing a phone when going for a workout.

YoutubeApp Store
Detecht

Detecht

One of the worlds leading motorcycle apps. With on-device route tracking, crash detection and social feed. Joined in 2019 and worked as staff engineer for around two years, mainly responsible for backend and the iOS-app.

WebsiteApp Store
Milla Speak

Milla Speak

Talk Swedish with Milla and get instant feedback on your pronunciation. Using on-device speech recognition. Side project with the ambition to help non-native speakers practice Swedish pronunciation.

App Store
Crypto Flight

Crypto Flight

Open source blockchain application on the Ethereum network. Trade airline tickets directly through the smart contract with no centralized backend. Made as part of the course IERG5590 at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Github
Event Agency CRM

Event Agency CRM

Customer relationship management for an event company. Used for managing one of the leading nordic event agencies. Integrates human resource management, business intelligence, integration with Stripe and report generation into one platform.

Update Travel

Update Travel

Created during Covid as a desparate try to get closer to my then girlfriend (now wife ❤️). The idea was to find countries open for travelling during the pandemic.

Website
Above Design Studio

Above Design Studio

Online design studio for a high-end Swedish sofa brand. Allowing customers to design their own sofa from a large selection of components. Resellers has access to internal order tracking and pricing information.

Toolbox

Core Technologies

SwiftTypeScriptJavaScriptPythonJavaSQL

Web & Mobile Development

ReactReduxNextJSSwiftUIUIKitReact NativeHTML5CSS3Tailwind

Backend & Databases

NodeJSExpressPostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBGoogle CloudFirebaseAWS

DevOps & Methodologies

GitCI/CDDockerAgileScrumSAFeKanbanRESTful APIsGraphQLMicroservices

Testing & Monitoring

JestCypressXCTestGrafana