Location: Karlskrona, Sweden
Phone: +46 733 02 11 45
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carl-fredrik-sundstrom/
I am an accomplished technology leader, with proven success in driving innovation across cloud-native platforms, Kubernetes, and Go-based microservices. My deep expertise in supply chain security, SOC 2 compliance, and regulated industries enables me to deliver secure, scalable solutions through robust CI/CD pipelines.
Leveraging a global leadership background, I excel at building high-performing teams that adopt and integrate cutting-edge technologies. I am ready to spearhead transformative initiatives and deliver exceptional results for forward-thinking organizations.
- Programming Languages: golang, c/c++, Python, bash
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, CNIS, Openshift, Kubernetes
- Gitops: Flux, Gitlab, Github
- Technology: Continous Integration, Continous Deliver/Deployment, DevOps
- Security/Compliance: Supply Chain Security, Identity Management, Network Security, SOC2, HIPA
Karlskrona, Blekinge County, Sweden (Jun 2023 – Present)
- Set the strategic direction for technology and security for the whole end to end software supply chain and drove topices such as
- GitOps Adoption and support of Flux across the portifolio
- CI/CD* Oversee the implementation of GitLab
- Internal developer Portals & Platform
- Opensource and 3PP Management
- Unified the organisation on one CICD Platform, and software supply chain.
Plano, TX, USA (Nov 2020 – Jun 2023)
- Defined and executed SA BSS technology, architecture vision, and evolution for non-functional characteristics (serviceability, cloud native, SW Delivery Pipeline).
- Created and maintained blueprints for Cloud Native, SWDP (Software Delivery Pipeline), and other non-functional areas;
- Supported product organizations in implementation.
- Leveraged GitLab, Flux, and Go for continuous integration and deployment.
Plano, TX, USA (Jul 2019 – Nov 2020)
- Incubated critical initiatives within BSS R&D
- Cloud Native journey
- ML/AI learning
- Demo management
- Prototyping.
- Led asset creation and event support to accelerate product evolution and innovation.
Global 60% Travel based Las Vegas NV (May 2016 – Jul 2019)
- Drove requirements definition, design, and implementation of security, business continuity, and operational management for a multi-country, full-stack BSS project.
- Delivered Ericsson Revenue Manager to an 11-country operator account across Africa, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia.
- Led a team of 7 architects/SMEs ensuring full coverage of non-functional domain requirements.
Bellevue, WA, USA (Apr 2014 – May 2016)
- Architected a large-scale BSS transformation project (billing, order management, product catalog, middleware) integrating legacy back-office applications (revenue assurance, fraud management, campaign management).
- Defined frameworks for control & compliance (SOX, SOC 1 audits);
- led a team of 7 architects on domain solutions.
Plano, TX, USA (Feb 2013 – Apr 2014)
- Served as main architect for data center infrastructure including IP backbone, SS7 networks, security, and long-haul transport.
- Transformed the network from circuit switch to all IP
- Drove vendor management, RFP preparations, and quarterly business reviews; supported business cases/solutions for cloud services proposals in Region North America.
- SS7 & Transport Manager
- Network Support Group Manager
- Master Support Engineer
- IN Expert / System Engineer
Ericsson Global, (Aug 1997 – Feb 2013)
- Managed SS7 and transport networks, overseeing network security, backbone maintenance, and related infrastructure projects.
- Contributed to software services development and support, focusing on improving system reliability and service quality.
- Led support for IN/VAS/BSS products across 9 countries; managed 40+ staff to deliver high-quality, efficient service.
- Provided expert-level support and guidance on Ericsson products, mentoring local engineers in Bangladesh.
- Started up AT&T/Cingular prepaid services; integrated 220+ MSCs with Ericsson-hosted SCPs.
- Served as system verification lead for PPS releases (3.4, 3.5, 3.6).
- Acted as technical lead for PPS 3.1 FOA in Manila, introducing CDR processing in Ericsson Charging System.
- Introduced PPS 3.0 at Optimus; installed three MSCs and conducted radio network planning for phases 3 and 4.
- Managed migration of nine BSCs, coordinating with cross-functional teams for minimal service disruption.
- Designed, installed, and integrated new AXE switches in China during AM4 project.
Location (Aug 1991 – May 1993)
Location (2012 – Now)
- Solaris Certified Network Admin (Sun Microsystems, 1999)
- Solaris Certified System Administrator (Sun Microsystems, 1999)
Lead Non Functional Delivery | (May 2016 – May 2018)
- Lead the delivery of all non functional aspects such as infra design, security design, backup restore, for 9 opco billion dollar program
Lead Architect Back Office Integration | (April 2014 – May 2016)
- Lead the delivery and development of all middleware to integrate the T-Mobile backend systems such as Revenue Assurance, Fraud Management, Comission solution, Marketing, SOC2, Logistics 1 billion USD program
- Upsell of AUX DB, 32 MUSD
- Eagle Award RNAM 2019 Gold level for upsell (Higest Award in the region)
- Innovation Award 2022 for AWS Introduction in BSS
- English – Fluent
- Swedish – Native
- Reverse engineering and Electronics
- Available upon request.