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Mikael Folkesson

@mikaelfolkesson

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Passionate software developer specializing in AI and machine learning.

Sweden

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and allows me to grow in AI and machine learning.

I am a dedicated software developer with a strong passion for machine learning and artificial intelligence. My journey in technology has been marked by a commitment to developing innovative solutions that leverage AI to solve real-world problems. I have honed my skills through internships and academic pursuits, focusing on creating scalable systems that enhance data analysis and aggregation.

During my recent internship at PLEJD, I developed a Python-based asynchronous and multi-threaded web scraping system aimed at extracting and analyzing financial data from multiple sources. This project not only sharpened my technical skills but also reinforced my ability to work collaboratively within a team. I thrive in environments that challenge my strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, and I am eager to contribute to projects that push the boundaries of technology.

With a solid educational background in software engineering and hands-on experience in AI and machine learning, I am equipped to tackle complex challenges. I am particularly skilled in using tools like Scikit-Learn and Pandas, and I am always eager to learn and adapt to new technologies to drive practical outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

IT Manager

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SERVICEGRUPPEN

Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Responsible for ensuring the functionality of websites and email systems, as well as setting up new ones for a company delivering cleaning services. Showcased skills in IT management and problem-solving.

IT Management Problem Solving Technical Systems WordPress SEO Project Management Customer Service

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Driver/Delivery

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MATHEM

Nov 2019 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Involved in the final step of grocery delivery to customers according to schedule. Emphasized efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Logistics Customer Service Reliability Time Management Communication Problem Solving

Software Developer (AI/ML)

PLEJD

Jan 2025 - Jan 2025 (0 months)

Internship focused on developing a Python-based asynchronous and multi-threaded large-scale web scraping system for extracting and analyzing financial data using various LLMs. Aimed to create a reusable scraper for data aggregation and machine learning applications.

Python Machine Learning Web Scraping Asynchronous Programming Data Analysis LLM Financial Data

Software Developer

IGNITE SWEDEN

Aug 2024 - Oct 2024 (2 months)

Worked as part of a team to develop a semantic search tool to streamline the startup matchmaking process. Utilized S-BERT for embeddings and FAISS for cosine similarity search, while building a Django app for the frontend deployed on Google Cloud Platform.

Semantic Search BERT Faiss Django Google Cloud Platform Team Collaboration Frontend Development Python Machine Learning

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Associate Degree, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

2024 - 2025

Associate degree emphasizing hands-on experience in AI & ML. Especially enjoyed the Machine Learning and Deep Learning courses.

Göteborg University

Bachelor of Arts, Literary Studies

2009 - 2012

Specialized in Literary Studies with a complementary focus on Western Philosophy. Has given an analytical approach while having an eye for the big picture.