Mikael Töyrä
About Mikael Töyrä
Mikael Töyrä is a Project Manager at Saab in Luleå, Sweden, with over a decade of experience in the role since 2014. He has a background in system development and project management, with expertise in CBRN systems and intelligent transportation systems.
Work at Saab
Mikael Töyrä has been employed at Saab since 2014, serving as a Project Manager in Luleå, Sweden. In this role, he has overseen various projects related to the company's defense and security solutions. Prior to his current position, he worked as a System Developer at Saab from 2013 to 2014, contributing to the development of software solutions. His tenure at Saab highlights his commitment to advancing technology in the defense sector.
Education and Expertise
Mikael Töyrä holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Luleå tekniska universitet, where he studied from 1993 to 1996. He also completed his upper secondary education at Midskogsskolan and attended Stadsöskolan. His educational background supports his expertise in protection against chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear release (CBRN) systems. Additionally, he possesses proficiency in various development environments and programming languages.
Background in System Development
Before joining Saab, Mikael Töyrä accumulated significant experience in system development. He worked at Enator AB Växjö as a System Developer from 1996 to 2000. Following this, he spent 11 years at Combitech AB Luleå, where he held roles as Project Manager, Software Architect, and Developer from 2000 to 2011. He continued at Combitech as a Project Manager and Software Architect/Developer from 2011 to 2013, further enhancing his skills in project management and software development.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Mikael Töyrä is skilled in multiple programming languages, including C, C++, Java, .NET, and C#. He has extensive experience with development environments such as Visual Studio, JBuilder, Eclipse, and Orbix CORBA. His technical expertise extends to working with databases like Microsoft SQL and PostgreSQL. Additionally, he has developed solutions for intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and renewable energy, particularly in cold climates.