Björn Östby

Björn Östby is an experienced software engineer with a strong background in embedded systems. Currently serving as an Embedded Software Engineer at Hiab since August 2018, Björn also takes on roles as Acting Team Leader and Scrum Master, specializing in freeRTOS oriented embedded C and cross-platform .NET Core C# development. Prior to Hiab, Björn worked at Axis Communications from June 2007 to August 2018 as a Senior Software Engineer, focusing on embedded Linux within an open-source environment, and held positions as a programmer, software architect, and technical lead. Earlier experience includes serving as an Embedded Linux Consultant at Combitech from October 2005 to June 2007, where Björn contributed to Linux and U-boot bring-up on PowerPC embedded platforms, as well as developing software for Volvo Cars' infotainment unit. Björn holds an M.Sc. in Computer Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Electronics from Umeå University, completed between 2000 and 2005.