Ulf Ahlfors

Head of R&D at Qlucore

Ulf Ahlfors has a diverse work experience spanning over multiple industries and roles. Ulf is currently working at Qlucore as the Head of R&D. Prior to this, from 2019 to 2022, they served as the Global Product Manager, Connected Services at ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems. Before that, they were the Global Product Manager, Digital Solutions at Hiab from 2017 to 2019.

Earlier in their career, Ulf held significant positions at Axis Communications, where they worked as the Global Product Manager, Connected Services and Sr. Program Manager from 2014 to 2017. Ulf also worked at mBlox as the Director of Software Development and Head of Product Management from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, they served as the CTO & VP Product Management at Mashmobile Sweden AB from 2008 to 2010, and as the VP R&D at Conveneer AB from 2005 to 2008.

Ulf's professional journey also includes roles such as Associate Professor at Lund University from 2004 to 2008, Head of Systems Engineering and Systems Engineer at Switchcore AB from 1998 to 2004, and Software Consultant at High Definition Systems from 1995 to 1998. Throughout their career, Ulf has showcased expertise in various areas including R&D, global product management, digital solutions, software development, and systems engineering.

Ulf Ahlfors pursued their education in a chronological manner. Ulf obtained a PhD in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications from The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, where they studied from 1994 to 2000. Prior to their doctoral studies, they completed a Master's degree in Computer Science from the same institution, studying from 1988 to 1993. Before joining Lund University, Ulf attended Polhem from 1986 to 1988, although no specific degree or field of study was mentioned for this period.

Furthermore, Ulf Ahlfors obtained an additional certification as a Certified Scrum Product Owner from the Scrum Alliance in October 2012.

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Timeline

  • Head of R&D

    February, 2022 - present