CTO | VP Engineering | Tech Director

Mikael Levén

Technical depth.
Business perspective.

I’m Mikael Levén, a business-oriented technology leader with more than 25 years in professional software development. I work across leadership, strategy and architecture, with a focus on making change. I build teams grounded in trust and autonomy, and support business leaders and management teams in making strategic and architectural decisions.

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25+ yearsIn professional software development Business & technologyFrom engineering to leadership Curious mindsetA lifelong passion for technology

01 / EXPERIENCE

A foundation in engineering.
A focus on people.

My background is in systems and software engineering. Over time, my work has shifted towards leading teams and organisations, while staying close to the technology.

I bring a pragmatic, solution-focused approach and a particular strength in making complex technical ideas understandable to people without a technical background.

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

Building direction. Supporting teams.

Roles have included CTO, Head of Engineering / Software Development, Engineering Manager and Business Unit Manager.

ARCHITECTURE & DELIVERY

Connecting strategy to implementation.

Experience as an Enterprise, Solution and System Architect, Tech Lead and Technical Project Manager.

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Across organisations.
Across industries.

A selection of organisations I’ve worked with, either as an employee or for a client.

Boels / Cramo
Spotify
Klarna
Microsoft
ASSA ABLOY
Skandia
Sveriges Riksdag
Skanska
BBVA
Swedavia
JM AB
Riksbyggen

02 / EXPERTISE

The bigger picture.
The technical detail.

Leadership & strategy

Coaching, communication, technical advisory and strategy. Translating technical complexity into clear conversations and practical decisions.

Architecture & system design

Enterprise and solution architecture, system design, analytics and pre-studies. Experience spans microservices and monolithic systems, data warehouses, BI and Azure data lakes, from large enterprise ERP environments to lean platforms for startups.

Software & platforms

A broad background across .NET, cloud infrastructure, data platforms and enterprise applications, including content management and commerce. Experience connecting established systems with modern platforms to support business needs.

Technology experience includes professional work and personal projects. My approach today is technology and system agnostic.

03 / INTERESTS & PASSIONS

Curiosity is
the constant.

Programming has been an interest since childhood. That curiosity now extends from AI and connected devices to sustainable technology.

My interests include machine learning, robotics and automation, electronics and 3D design, agricultural technology, renewable energy and game development. Across professional work and personal projects, I’ve explored everything from cloud architecture to microcontrollers.

Architecture & infrastructure

High-level architecture and sound design practices that connect business needs with reliable systems, built to remain clear, adaptable and easy to maintain over time.

Code, data & the web

Hands-on curiosity across C#, Python and Lua, from scripting and automation to web apps, game development and connected devices. I enjoy exploring how code, data and different systems work together.

People & leadership

I’m passionate about helping people grow. I believe in leading by example and building trust, giving people the autonomy and support to take ownership of their work.

Hardware & connected devices

A passion for microcontrollers, single-board computers, electronics and the ways software can interact with the physical world.

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