Maria Henningsson
About Maria Henningsson
Maria Henningsson is an Engineering Manager at Axis Communications, with a robust background in data science and engineering. She has held various leadership roles at IKEA and Modelon, and she holds a Ph.D. in Automatic Control from Lund University.
Work at Axis
Maria Henningsson has been serving as an Engineering Manager at Axis Communications since 2022. In this role, she applies her extensive experience in technology and project management to lead engineering teams and drive project success. Her responsibilities include overseeing engineering processes, enhancing team performance, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects.
Previous Experience at IKEA
Prior to her current position, Maria Henningsson held several roles at IKEA Group. She worked as a Data Scientist from 2019 to 2020 and then as a Senior Data Scientist from 2020 to 2021. In these roles, she focused on data analytics and contributed to data-driven decision-making processes. Additionally, she served as the Data & Analytics Leader for one year in 2021, where she further developed her expertise in data management and analytics.
Education and Expertise
Maria Henningsson holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Automatic Control from Lund University, which she completed from 2005 to 2012. She also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Engineering Mathematics from Lund University from 2000 to 2005. Earlier in her academic career, she studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for one year in 2003 to 2004. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied engineering principles.
Background in Consulting and Research
Maria has a diverse professional background that includes roles in consulting and research. She worked at Modelon as a Consultant and Simulation Engineer from 2012 to 2015, and later as a Product Manager for FMI Products from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Senior Researcher at Ericsson from 2018 to 2019. This experience has equipped her with skills in product management, simulation engineering, and research methodologies.
Industry Experience
With over a decade of experience, Maria Henningsson has integrated data, mathematical models, and algorithms across various industries. Her roles have involved combining technical expertise with business acumen to drive project success and enhance team performance. This extensive experience positions her as a knowledgeable leader in engineering and data analytics.