Profoto
Ulrika B.'s work experience begins in 2004 with a Master Thesis at Electrolux Home Products, where they focused on the design of refrigerator interiors. Ulrika then worked as a teacher at Skill Studentkompetens AB for a few months before joining Westinghouse Electric Sweden as a design engineer in 2005.
In 2005, Ulrika B. also started working at Combitech AB as a design engineer consultant. Their responsibilities included the development of cargo and escape doors for Boeing 787, as well as a new aileron for Airbus A320 aircrafts.
In 2008, Ulrika B. joined Oxyma Innovation, taking on the role of project manager. Their projects included the development and production of a carbonating machine for AGA Gas AB, and the design of a Powerbox for small-scale electricity production from waste water.
Since 2016, Ulrika B. has been working at Profoto, starting as a project manager and eventually becoming the Vice President of R&D. Their roles have included managing the mechanics department and leading projects in research and development.
Overall, Ulrika B. has a diverse background in project management and design engineering, with experience in multiple industries including consumer products, energy systems, aerospace, and photography equipment.
Ulrika B. completed their education as follows:
From 1995 to 1998, they attended Rudbeckianska gymnasiet and pursued the Natural Science Programme. During this time, they obtained their upper secondary school degree.
Following this, from 1998 to 1999, they enrolled at Institut de Langue Français to study French.
From 1999 to 2004, Ulrika B. attended Linköping University, where they pursued a degree in Mechanical Engineering and obtained a Master of Science (M. Sc.) degree.
In 2002, they briefly studied Marketing at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, earning 30 ECTS-credits towards their education.
Profoto
WE ARE THE LIGHT SHAPING COMPANY Profoto makes photography lighting equipment and is within its niche the largest and most renowned company in the world. In other words, the world’s best photographers, fashion photographers in particular, use Profoto lighting. Profoto has a turnover of 700 MSEK, its headquarters in Sweden, subsidiaries in New York, Tokyo, Hamburg, Paris, London and Scandinavia, and distributors in nearly 50 countries. The business scope includes both the technical development and the selling of premium lighting products to the best photographers in the industry. The company was founded in 1968. Today, Profoto combines its heritage of photographic excellence with a young, dynamic and disciplined culture. This combination has during the last ten years turned Profoto into one of the most profitable and respected companies in the business. _________ OUR PEOPLE VISION At Profoto you will be participating in building a world leading innovative company. Today we set the standard with our products as the premier choice of professional photography. With a strong commitment to innovation, we aim to remain the leader in our industry. Brilliant ideas, ground breaking research, as well as sustainable and profitable growth of our business, can only come to life with the right people. At Profoto we only hire the best and we invest in the development of our people to ensure we are an employer of choice for those who value professional development and continuous challenges. We are committed to growth and we want our people to grow with us. To achieve this we offer an ambitious, high quality and demanding culture where we value to have fun together as we build a world class company with a premium brand. We strongly believe that a healthy work life balance, a coaching leadership and individual development are the keys to our success.