Ingela Persson
About Ingela Persson
Ingela Persson is a Release Manager at Saab, where she has worked since 2023, and has extensive experience in software development, particularly in DevOps and release management, spanning over 20 years.
Work at Saab
Ingela Persson has held multiple roles at Saab, showcasing a diverse skill set in software development and release management. She worked as a Product Owner for Softsense from 2020 to 2021 and transitioned to various positions, including DevOps Team Lead from 2019 to 2021 and DevOps CPO from 2021 to 2023. Currently, she serves as a Release Manager since 2023 and has also been a DevOps Specialist since 2021. Her responsibilities include establishing processes for releasing Development Environment products and managing releases that encompass Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), release notes, and metadata.
Education and Expertise
Ingela Persson studied at Luleå University of Technology, where she earned a Master's Degree in Systems Engineering from 1994 to 1998. She also attended Laestadiusskolan in Pajala, Sweden, from 1988 to 1990. With over 20 years of experience in software development, she has expertise in various areas, including test engineering, integration, DevOps, and release management. Her educational background and extensive work experience contribute to her proficiency in establishing processes and tools for Continuous Integration and Delivery.
Background
Ingela Persson began her career in the early 1990s, working as an Admission Administrator for Up with People in Europe. She then gained experience at Telia Sverige as Customer Support from 1997 to 1998. Following this, she spent 14 years at Ericsson, where she held various roles, including System Test Engineer and Test Leader. Her journey in the tech industry led her to Saab, where she has worked in multiple capacities since 2012, significantly contributing to software development and release processes.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Ingela Persson has made significant contributions to the organizations she has worked for, particularly at Saab. Her roles have included managing releases and establishing processes for Continuous Integration and Delivery. She has experience with a range of products, including Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and third-party products. Her leadership in DevOps and release management has been instrumental in enhancing the efficiency of software development processes.