Daniel Nilsson

Hands on startup CTO for development of a real-time system combining embedded hardware, sensor data, and backend processing platforms.

- Led a cross-functional team across embedded, data engineering, and backend development
- Defined system architecture and technical direction across embedded systems, data pipelines, and backend services
- Led requirements engineering (kravställning) and translat

Founder and operator of an independent consultancy delivering system architecture and engineering solutions across data, AI, and real-world systems.

Focus is on designing and building complex systems where multiple components interact, including distributed systems, real-time data pipelines, and sensor-driven applications.

Typical engagements include:
- Architecture and implementation of integra

Client engagement focused on delivering a production-critical data platform under tight deadlines.

- Led migration of a live system to dbt and Snowflake, restructuring data models and transformation workflows
- Delivered production-ready pipelines in a deadline-driven environment with direct impact on business operations
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to support reliable deploym

Designed and implemented integration-heavy systems and data platforms for large organizations.

- Built event-driven pipelines using Kafka, Spark, and Apache NiFi
- Developed microservices and distributed systems (Java, Python)
- Designed system integrations across CRM, payment, and analytics platforms
- Delivered secure and scalable architectures in production environments

Worked as CTO Testbed Livsmedicin at Umeå University.

Worked as Project Manager at Umeå University.

Worked as Research And Development Engineer at Umeå University.

Worked as Project Manager at Emberfruit Studios.

Worked as Stipendiat at Umeå University.

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Worked as Stipendiat at Umeå University.

Worked as Project Assistant at Umeå University.