Technical wizard and long distance running extraordinaire
I am a Technical Project Development Lead at Fluicell, which means that my responsibilities range from planning to executing and monitoring our ongoing project development activities. You could say that I am a bit of a hub in our development lab, ensuring that all the projects run smoothly and efficiently. Before joining Fluicell, I did a cell biology phd and postdoc at the University of Gothenburg. During this time, my interest shifted from pure biology more towards technology. Which brings me into the role that I have today, where I get to combine these two areas together.
A natural science Swiss army knife
In my role, I have the possibility to interact with a diverse range of people both within and outside our organization, representing a great diversity in terms of backgrounds and cultures. Because of this, I need to approach my job with a multidisciplinary approach. One day I am looking into how to redesign a piece in our equipment and the other day I am working with a new software implementation. Having to work multidisciplinary requires continuous learning, something that I also recognize from my time as a university researcher. There, my role was something of a natural science Swiss army knife, dipping a toe in everything from mathematics and physics to microfluidics and cell biology. I find this way of working, where I get to collaborate with many different people across multiple projects, to be very stimulating and motivating.
User-centered development
My role offers me a platform to interact with other researchers. In my work, I strive to understand their needs so that we can develop new technologies that let them advance their research. At Fluicell, I have worked hard to create structured and efficient product development methods, which has resulted in shorter product development cycles and increased output. One thing I am particularly pleased about is that we are involving key users more in our product development, delivering systems offering greater value for the end-users.
One example of this approach is the work I have done in the BIRDIE project. In the project, I have helped design, construct, and implement changes to our bioprinter Biopixlar, based on the needs of the other partners in the project and our common development goals. Additionally, I have had the pleasure to visit all BIRDIE sites equipped with a Biopixlar to ensure seamless integration of our technology and to assist with their projects. It has been rewarding to visit all these sites and expand my horizons a bit. Seeing all the different kinds of research that is ongoing in the project is very stimulating.
Managing projects, on and off work
Undertaking multiple projects simultaneously is not only something I do at work, but also an appropriate way to describe what I do in my spare time. My most recent endeavor has been to construct a fully bioactive rainforest terrarium for poison dart frogs that combines automation with biology. On top of that, I am also an ardent endurance athlete, steadily approaching a sub-3-hour marathon. My current PR is 3:08, so I feel that this goal is not too far out of reach. I am also considering signing up for my first full triathlon after having completed many half-distance triathlons. My interest in endurance training started around when I was 17 and is something that has been a part of my life since then. More than anything, training gives me the energy to tackle every challenge I face in life.
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