Cathrin Skarpfors
About Cathrin Skarpfors
Cathrin Skarpfors serves as the Head of Inspection at Saab, a position she has held since 2019. Her extensive career includes roles in project management, business development, and engineering across various companies, including Vattenfall and Semcon.
Work at Saab
Cathrin Skarpfors has been employed at Saab as the Head of Inspection since 2019. In this role, she oversees inspection processes and ensures compliance with quality standards. Her position involves managing inspection teams and coordinating with various departments to maintain operational efficiency. Saab is known for its advanced technology and defense systems, and Skarpfors contributes to maintaining high-quality outputs within the organization.
Previous Experience at Semcon
Prior to her current role at Saab, Cathrin Skarpfors worked at Semcon in various capacities. She served as Manager Portfolio Workforce Planning for ABB HVDC for 11 months in 2016 in Västerås. Additionally, she was a Standardisation Engineer for Scania AB from 2016 to 2019 in Stockholm. Her experience at Semcon also includes roles as Project Manager Officer for ABB Offshore Wind Connections and as a Senior Consultant, contributing to projects in different sectors.
Career at Vattenfall IT
Cathrin Skarpfors has a significant history with Vattenfall IT, where she held multiple roles over several years. From 2006 to 2010, she worked as a Business Developer and Business Controller in Finance and Control. She also served as a Project Management Officer and Project Manager from 2012 to 2013. Her earlier positions included roles in quality assurance and project management, showcasing her diverse skill set in the energy sector.
Educational Background
Cathrin Skarpfors has a solid educational foundation. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Energy Engineering from Uppsala University from 1993 to 1996. Additionally, she studied Mechanical Engineering at Rodengymnasiet, achieving her Upper Secondary School Graduation. Furthering her education, she completed a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in 2015, enhancing her project management skills.
Professional Development and Certifications
In addition to her formal education, Cathrin Skarpfors has pursued various certifications to advance her professional skills. She studied Marketing at IHM Business School, achieving the Key Account Manager designation. Furthermore, she completed a course in Preventive Health Care at Axelsons Gymnastiska Institut, earning the title of Wellness Consultant. These qualifications reflect her commitment to continuous learning and professional development.