Lars Johan Karlsson
About Lars Johan Karlsson
Lars Johan Karlsson is a Risk Management Supervisor at Saab, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in various managerial roles within Saab and a background in hardware development from his time at Ericsson.
Work at Saab
Lars Johan Karlsson has been employed at Saab in various managerial roles since 2001. Currently, he serves as the Risk Management Supervisor, a position he has held since 2018 in Järfälla. His previous roles at Saab include Manager Integration, Test & Verification at C2S from 2013 to 2015, and Manager System Test & Verification from 2008 to 2013. He also worked as Manager Naval Basesystem & Goc for one year in 2001 and as Head of Tactical Design, Naval for 11 months in 2015. Additionally, he has been the Manager CMS Platform SW Development since 2015.
Education and Expertise
Lars Johan Karlsson studied at Chalmers University of Technology, where he earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with a focus on Computer Science from 1981 to 1985. He also attended Västergårdsgymnasiet, achieving expertise in Electronics from 1975 to 1979. His professional skill set encompasses operating systems, computer platforms, and diagnostics. He is knowledgeable in Management 3.0, emphasizing leadership and team collaboration, and serves as an Agile Coach and Scrum Master, highlighting his focus on agile methodologies.
Background
Before his extensive career at Saab, Lars Johan Karlsson worked at Ericsson as a Hardware Developer from 1980 to 1985 in Telefonplan, Stockholm. His diverse experience in both hardware design and software development has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of technology and management in the aerospace and defense sectors.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Saab, Lars Johan Karlsson has held multiple leadership positions that demonstrate his capability in managing complex projects and teams. His roles have included overseeing integration, testing, and verification processes, which are critical in ensuring the reliability and performance of defense systems. His involvement in agile methodologies reflects his commitment to modern management practices.