Niklas Hansson
About Niklas Hansson
Niklas Hansson is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at Northvolt in Stockholm. He has a background in data science and software engineering, with experience at several notable companies and a strong interest in applied machine learning and distributed systems.
Work at Northvolt
Niklas Hansson currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Northvolt, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on software engineering tasks related to the development of sustainable battery solutions. Prior to this, he worked as a Data Scientist at Northvolt from 2020 to 2022, where he contributed to various data-driven projects aimed at enhancing battery technology and production processes.
Education and Expertise
Niklas Hansson holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Nanotechnology from The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, which he completed from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in 2017. His academic background provides a strong foundation in both engineering principles and advanced technology applications.
Background in Data Science and Software Engineering
Niklas has a diverse background in data science and software engineering. He began his career as a Master Thesis Student at Lytics Health AB in 2017. He then worked at Nordea as a Graduate Data Scientist from 2018 to 2019, followed by a position as a Data Scientist at Sandvik from 2019 to 2020. His experiences have equipped him with skills in machine learning, distributed systems, and database management.
Contributions to Developer Conferences
Niklas Hansson is actively involved in the tech community, particularly in the organization of developer conferences. He is responsible for inviting speakers and designing the program for the machine learning and data track at one of Europe's largest developer conferences. His role in the Program Committee at Øredev since 2023 further highlights his commitment to fostering knowledge sharing in the tech industry.
Open Source Contributions
Niklas has contributed to several open source infrastructure projects, including Jupyter Hub, Apache Beam, Kubeflow, Argo, and Tekton. He actively maintains a GitHub profile that showcases his personal projects and contributions to these initiatives. His involvement in open source reflects his dedication to collaborative development and innovation in technology.