Love Ekstam Ljusegren
About Love Ekstam Ljusegren
Love Ekstam Ljusegren is the Acting Manager of Gripen Application Software at Saab, with a background in software engineering and management in the defense industry. They have worked at Saab since 2015 and hold a Master's degree in Computer Science from KTH Royal Institute of Technology.
Work at Saab
Currently, Love Ekstam Ljusegren holds the position of Acting Manager Gripen Application Software at Saab, a role they have occupied since 2019. In this capacity, they focus on enhancing software quality and reducing time to market for application software related to the Gripen aircraft. Prior to this, from 2017 to 2019, they served as a Software Engineer, Design Responsible, contributing to various software development projects. Their tenure at Saab began with a role as a Software Engineer in Electronic Defence Systems from 2015 to 2017, where they worked for two years in Stockholm.
Education and Expertise
Love Ekstam Ljusegren has an academic background in Computer Science, having earned a Master's degree from KTH Royal Institute of Technology between 2009 and 2015. Prior to this, they completed their secondary education at Jenny Nyströmsskolan in Kalmar, achieving a Studentexamen with a focus on Natural Sciences from 2004 to 2007. This educational foundation supports their expertise in software engineering and management within the defense sector.
Background
Love Ekstam Ljusegren has a diverse professional background that includes experience in software engineering and management roles within the defense industry. They began their career as a Systems Technician with the Swedish Armed Forces in 2008, where they worked for 11 months. Following this, they transitioned to a position as a Jr QA Engineer at Arkena in 2014, where they contributed for 11 months before joining Saab.
Achievements
Throughout their career, Love Ekstam Ljusegren has been involved in significant projects related to the Gripen aircraft at Saab. Their focus on improving software quality and efficiency has been a key aspect of their roles, particularly in their current position as Acting Manager Gripen Application Software. Their contributions have supported the development and management of application software critical to the defense capabilities of the Gripen platform.