Per Ohlqvist
About Per Ohlqvist
Per Ohlqvist is a Managing Enterprise Designer and People Lead at Solita, with extensive experience in enterprise architecture and team management across various sectors. He has held significant roles at notable companies such as IKEA Group, Capgemini, and Software AG, and has a strong academic background in engineering, business administration, and psychology.
Work at Solita
Currently, Per Ohlqvist serves as the Managing Enterprise Designer and People Lead at Solita, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enterprise design and team management, leveraging his extensive experience in the field. Solita emphasizes a humane company culture, promoting diversity and inclusion, which aligns with Ohlqvist's values. His work involves creating explicit structures for efficient management of complex tasks, ensuring that both business and technical teams can collaborate effectively.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Solita, Per Ohlqvist held several significant positions. He worked at E.ON Nordic as an Application Architect Masterdata from 2004 to 2006. He then transitioned to Ciber, where he served as a Managing Consultant for a year. Following this, he was employed at IKEA Group as an Enterprise Architect from 2014 to 2019. Ohlqvist also worked at Capgemini as a Managing Enterprise Architect from 2019 to 2021. His career includes roles at Software AG and Lund University, showcasing a diverse professional background.
Education and Expertise
Per Ohlqvist has a robust educational background, with studies at multiple institutions. He achieved a BSc (with honors) in Business Administration and Computer Science from Lund University between 1991 and 1995. He also studied Army Engineering at KrigsHögSkolan and has pursued various subjects including Computational Neuroscience and Change Management. His expertise encompasses enterprise architecture, modeling concepts, and managing teams, with proficiency in methodologies such as ZACHMAN and TOGAF.
Military Background
Ohlqvist has a notable military background, serving as a Captain in the Swedish Armed Forces since 2000. His military career began with training at ArménsTekniskaSkola, where he achieved the rank of Army Officer. His experience in the military has contributed to his leadership skills and ability to manage teams effectively in both military and civilian environments.
Skills and Methodologies
Per Ohlqvist possesses a wide range of skills relevant to enterprise architecture and management. He is proficient in ERP application development and testing, particularly with SAP and Industry Solution Utilities. His technical skills include programming languages such as ABAP, SQL, and VBA. Ohlqvist is experienced in various methodologies and frameworks, including ITIL, BPMN, and UML, which support his holistic approach to enterprise architecture.