Nils Erik Svangård
About Nils Erik Svangård
Nils Erik Svangård is a Project Manager at Saab, specializing in the Gripen Design and Development Network since 2018. He has extensive experience in various roles at Saab, including project management and tactical support systems, and has a background in applied mathematics from Luleå University of Technology.
Work at Saab
Nils Erik Svangård has held multiple positions at Saab, demonstrating a progressive career in project management and technical leadership. He served as Project Manager from 2006 to 2011, followed by roles as Integration Leader and Head of Safety Critical Systems until 2013. He acted as the Head of Tactical Support Systems for nine months in 2013. Svangård transitioned to the role of Project Manager Sensor Fusion and Tactical Control from 2014 to 2016, and then served as Deputy Project Manager for the Gripen Design and Development Network until 2018. Currently, he is the Project Manager for the Gripen Design and Development Network, a position he has held since 2018.
Education and Expertise
Nils Erik Svangård studied Applied Mathematics at Luleå University of Technology from 1999 to 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in project management and technical systems. Additionally, he has experience as a Unix Administrator and Helpdesk at the same university, which further enhances his technical skill set.
Background
Before joining Saab, Nils Erik Svangård worked at Volvo Aero Corporation, where he completed a Master Thesis from 2005 to 2006. He also gained experience in the academic sector at Luleå University of Technology, where he worked as a Helpdesk and Unix Administrator from 2000 to 2005. His early career laid the groundwork for his later roles in project management and technical leadership.
Current Roles at Actic
In addition to his work at Saab, Nils Erik Svangård has been involved in fitness instruction at Actic since 2006. He has served as a Spinning Instructor for 18 years and as a Yoga Instructor for 15 years in Solna, Stockholm. These roles reflect his commitment to health and wellness alongside his professional career in project management.