Pelle Persson
About Pelle Persson
Pelle Persson is a Product Design Lead currently working at Backlight and has a background in software development and design. He co-founded Människa Maskin and has held various roles in several companies throughout his career in Stockholm, Sweden.
Current Role at Backlight
Pelle Persson serves as the Product Design Lead at Backlight, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on leading product design initiatives and enhancing user experience. His expertise in design and development contributes to the company's mission of delivering innovative solutions.
Previous Experience at Människa Maskin
Pelle co-founded Människa Maskin in 2021 and has been actively involved in the company since its inception. Prior to his role as co-founder, he worked as a Developer and UX Designer at the same company from 2015 to 2021. His contributions helped shape the company's design and development strategies.
Professional Background in Development
Pelle has a diverse background in software development. He worked as a Full Stack Developer at Gavagai from 2013 to 2015 and as a Lead Developer at Storm Glass from 2018 to 2021. His experience in these roles has equipped him with a strong foundation in both front-end and back-end development.
Educational Qualifications
Pelle studied at The Institute of Technology at Linköping University, where he earned a Master of Science in Media Technology from 2006 to 2012. Earlier, he completed his studies in Industrial Technology/Technician at Vilhelm Mobergsgymnasiet from 2003 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in product design and technology.
Career Timeline
Pelle's career spans several years and various roles in the tech industry. He began his professional journey at ayond AB as a Developer from 2011 to 2014. He then transitioned to Gavagai and later to Storm Glass. After his tenure at ftrack as Product Design Lead from 2021 to 2022, he co-founded Människa Maskin and joined Backlight in 2023.