Sweden
A dedicated and thoughtful leader with 29 years of security systems design and implementation experience. Using strong analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex problems resulting in increased customer and peer confidence, as well as company growth and profitability. An effective communicator with 10+ years of management experience who is passionate about innovation and collaboration. Success comes from creating, and maintaining, a balance in all aspects of life
• Global Product Manager for System Devices at Axis Communications • Collaborating closely with different Research and Development teams to drive forward new features and product development base on market feedback and requirements • Supporting marketing initiatives during launches of new system device products and technology focus segments • Developing new, and strengthening existing, relationships within Operations, Product Marketing and global sales teams • Focusing on sales regions’ initiatives to support projects and opportunities to grow system device product sales in the respective markets • Building knowledge and competence in different system device technologies across the global sales organization • Working with other product managers and specialists, collaborating on complementing technologies and product offerings
• Provided support to the Field Sales Engineering teams and Area Technical Managers in the Americas, and globally, by building close and meaningful relationships with key stakeholders at Axis HQ and regional sales offices • Collaborated closely with Solutions and Product Management teams to provide feedback, opportunities, and collateral in helping to drive sales and visibility of new products and solutions • Worked cross functionally across the entire organization with teams including Marketing, R&D, PIM, Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, Environment, Hardware QA, among others. • Delivered regional and global trainings • Acted proactively and reactively as a technical interface to our key global end customers • Helped to solve complex technical requirements engaging with different resources & teams within the Axis organization
• Stand in 50% for the Global Product Manager for Radar products at Axis while they were on parental leave • Focused on sales regions’ initiatives to support projects and opportunities to grow radar product sales in the respective markets • Built knowledge and competence in radar technologies across the global sales organization • Worked with other product managers and specialists, collaborating on complementing technologies and product offerings • Collaborated closely with R&D teams to drive forward new features and product development base on market feedback and requirements • Supported marketing initiatives during launch of new radar products and technology focus segments • Developed new, and strengthened existing, relationships within Operations, Product Marketing and global sales teams
• Supported sales growth initiatives across the South Central Business Area by working closely with Regional Sales and Key Account Managers to help close critical and complex project opportunities • Provided technical design support for APD, Radar, and Network Audio Systems • Worked with Global Sales Engineers, Area Technical Managers, and Product management teams to help support End Users and Integrators with solutions using Axis products • Worked across different departments and partners both internally and externally to help find and/or build solutions to customer requests • Designated Network Audio Champion for the South Central Business Area • Continued to strengthen relationships within Axis and with the South Central Business Area by building trust, credibility and dependability
• Ensured proper application of systems & products to meet national account customer requirements • Provided technical assistance to Operations and the JCI field organization at system start up ensuring proper understanding by the field office regarding systems intent • Worked with the National Account Sales & Integrated System Managers Teams to prepare project cost estimates • Utilized Salesforce daily to track & maintain case load • Lead the National Center of Excellence in Transferred Case percentage for FY18 and FY19 • Developed and trained engineers in the Costa Rica & India Center of Excellences to be proficient & knowledgeable in security system design • Developed standards & deliverables for use across all Centers of Excellence in the Local Branch Support initiative Integrity | Excellence | Teamwork | Accountability
Manager of the Electronic Security Systems Division @ Source Communications, LLP. • Developed and managed new security division for longstanding telecommunications company • Ensured productivity and profitability of the division's sales and installation teams Focusing on company growth and profitability, tripled gross revenues over three years, maintaining target profit margins • Utilized team building exercises to encourage employee growth and to promote a positive work environment • Analyzed client’s security needs to design and implement appropriate and effective solutions within each client's budget • Delivered projects on time and within budget while exceeding customer expectations
• Founded, owned, and operated a security systems installation company. • Responsible for all facets of the company including annual budget, day to day operations, human resources, and customer relations. • Worked with well-known high-profile end customers in federal government, retail and banking segments. • Delivered projects on time while maintaining the highest level of workmanship in the security industry. • Design and implementation of successful highly complex installations utilizing the newest card access, intrusion detection and security camera technologies
Serviced and installed Fire Alarm and Intrusion Detection Systems. Commercial High Rise, Health Care & Education facilities as well New Build, Tenant Finish and Remodel Commercial / Residential construction projects.