Curriculum Vitae
- Several years of experience from big scale integration projects in both an architect and project manager role.
- Passionate about architecture and Microsoft related techniques such as WCF, WF, BizTalk, .NET platform, C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, and SharePoint etc.
- Extensive network and connections in the BizTalk and Microsoft community.
- Broad knowledge of IT project management, team dynamics and IT-development processes.
- Experienced in different application and enterprise architecture as an IT architect consultant.
EXPERIENCE
iBiz Solutions |
Nov 09 – Current |
iBiz is a consultant firm specializing in integration focused project. Active as both part-owner and Solutions Architect consultant.
YIT, Global IT |
May 08 – Nov. 09 |
Hired as an Integration Architect for YIT Global IT responsible for the functionality within YITs global integration platform. Responsibility involved planning, architecture work and evaluating different platforms, techniques.
- Responsible for setting up a complete deploy and automated test framework for the BizTalk based integration platform.
- Developing and deploying a monitoring tool aimed for both support and business users.
- Architect and lead developer in the YES project. The YES project aimed to implement SAP with the YIT. Responsible for XI/BizTalk development.
- Responsible for Systems Integration documentation.
- Responsible for the overall quality of the system integration solutions.
Sogeti, Karlstad |
Oct 06 – May 08 |
Employed as an architect and “BizTalk evangelist” for Sogeti’s Swedish BizTalk and Integration Competence Center. Focusing on integration architecture, planning, lead programming, public speaking and internal “evangelism” of Microsoft BizTalk centric solutions and architecture.
- Architect and lead developer of the Swedish Congestion Changes System for Stockholm.
- Active member of SEAN (Sogeti Enterprise Architect Network).
- Architect and lead developer for MasterData Management Integration solution for YIT Build Systems Norway.
- Lead developer for the “Billerud 2008”, a project in which Billerud (a major paper-company) integrates a new enterprise wide ERP system.
- Engaged by the IT training-company Informator to teach official Microsoft BizTalk courses.
BEKK Consulting AS, OSLO |
Jan. 05 – Oct. 06 |
Consulting work as a senior developer on large web and integration projects. Deep focus on agile and test-driven development-processes.
Hired to work for enterprise customers within the telecom and bank sector in Norway. Doing both lead developing and architect related work.
GREY Digital, OSLO |
Oct. 01 -June 03 |
Employed as a developer, focusing on C# and the early versions of ASP.NET. Responsible for the development of an internal CMS based on XML and XSLT.
ERICSSON Mobile Data Design AB, Gothenburg |
June 01 – Oct. 01 |
Employed while at university by Ericsson and their “Tools & Processes” unit to evaluate and suggest changes in the adjustment and implementation of RUP within the organization.
EDUCATION
Masters degree in Computer Science |
Feb. 99 – Nov. 03 |
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Stockholm University |
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Courses in economics and management |
Oct. 01 – May 02 |
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University of Ulster, Belfast |
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Awards and Activities
- Certified MCSD (Microsoft Certified Solution Developer)
An umbrella certification containing five different certifications ranging from basic .NET to advanced SQL Server development. - Certified in BizTalk 2004 and 2006
- Personal blog
Runs a BizTalk/Integration blog at www.richardhallgren.com. - Active member of SWEAN
Member and frequent presenter at SWEAN (www.swean.com). SWEAN is a network for Enterprise Architects. - Published articles
Published several articles in format (Swedish IT magazine) on SOA and how to implement a successful SOA/Integration architecture. - Member of BUGS (BizTalk User Group Sweden)
- Speaker at Developer Summit 2008
Developer Summit is one of the most popular Microsoft conferences in Sweden and is attended by a couple of thousand visitors each year. - Member and main organizer of KNUG (Karlstad .NET User Group)
KNUG is a non-profit organization run by its members and sponsored by Microsoft. KNUG organizes 8-10 meetings each year where software development and .NET-related subjects are presented.
