Intro
Hello there! ...and welcome to my personal website. My name is Alexander Härenstam and I create lovable user experiences - digital products, services, and processes that help make people's lives better.
Please do have a look around, and as the website is a living prototype of mine - do let me know if there's anything missing.
Currently, the website is being rebuilt from plain HTML5 (javascript, html and css) to better support a modern developer environment. The website is rebuilt using the modern javascript framework React, coupled with the static site generator Next JS and a headless CMS. While doing so, the website will be missing a few features.
Current occupation
Lead Software Designer, IFS World Operations AB.
Education - Civilingenjör Informationsteknik
2017 - M.sc. Management and Economics of Innovation, Chalmers University of Technology.
2015 - B.sc. Software Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology.
Work
I see myself as a user experience designer and business developer, with a specialization on the software industry. Historically, I have carried out assignments involving everything from pre-studies, rapid prototyping, and business value propositions, to software development, computer help, and website hosting.
My areas of expertise stretch across software technology, management, design, and innovation.
Services
Concept Design & Innovation
Do you have an idea, or a problem, but don't know where to start?
Software Development
Do you have a draft, but want help turning it into code?
Product Management
Do you have a software application, but want help setting the direction?
About
The name Alexander translates to: "Defender, protector of man" (as originally coined in Greek). Whilst a very cool statement, it evidently has very little to do with me. I enjoy the simple things in life; a cup of fresh tea in the morning, a beautiful sunrise, and the company of friends.
Professionally, I'm passionate about creating computer software that people love.
I build, design, manage, and strategize.
Currently located in Gothenburg, Sweden.
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