ABOUT ME
I’m Micke, an accomplished leader and maker of digital products and services. I have worked across a vast spectrum of the digital product industry in the USA, Europe, and Asia, creating delightful digital experiences and implementing effective business strategies for the world’s leading brands.
SUMMARY
As a seasoned technology leader, I have spent +20 years as a consultant, agency director, co-founder, entrepreneur, and self-employed technologist. With roles like MD, CTO, Head of Technology, and Head of Product, I have honed my skills on various projects, laying the foundation to keep up with today's rapidly changing technological landscape.
Since my days as a young officer and peacekeeper in the former Yugoslavia, I have been passionate about building strong teams with lots of autonomy and empowering people to grow through joint experience. I believe in taking a coaching approach in a situational leadership model whenever possible. Teamwork is dreamwork when working in the creative world. I'm used to working with people worldwide at all levels and enjoy solving exciting and challenging problems.
In terms of making, I believe in the power of a clear vision and strategy, but perhaps more importantly, I value a test-and-learn approach to building the right thing in the right way. I'm inspired by the start-up world, where resources are sparse, and you must be creative to reach a specific outcome.
I have been fortunate in my career to have been creating digital experiences from scratch for leading companies like Google, Lego, Nike, H&M, Sony, Credit Suisse, American Express, Volvo, and Facebook. Still, the ideal thing to work on for me is something that makes a difference in the world, big or small.
Experience
Work experience at a glance
2024 - Present — Advisor and independent consultant @eljest.co
2021-2023 - Nordic Head of Technology, @EY Doberman, Copenhagen
2021-2022 - Managing Director, @EY Doberman, Copenhagen
2019-2021 - CTO & Co-founder, @Stride Leadership
2019-2021 - Advisor and consultant @eljest.co
2012-2018 - Director of Technology, @ustwo, New York
2016-2017 - Head of product, @ustwo, New York
2009-2012 - Director & program manager, @HiQ Skåne, Lund
2006-2012 - Engineering and Team manager, @HiQ Skåne, Lund
2005-2009 — Technical project manager, @HiQ Skåne, Lund
1998-2005 - Self-employed software developer
CV & Portfolio
My latest CV and some selected projects are available for download below.
Select projects (contact me at micke@eljest.co for access)