This document summarizes the applicant's experience as a project leader for two major relocation projects. They were responsible for rebuilding an entire building including negotiating with contractors and suppliers for the new server room. They also led SIX AB's move to the new building, including relocating the office. Additionally, they were project leader for a complete rewrite of SIX AB's core systems, handling all hardware, consulting, and communications procurement. The new system collected financial information from various sources and distributed it in real time to 5,000 users across Europe via satellite.
1. Example of experience:
Project leader for relocation projects
I was co-responsible for construction project where the whole Bonnier building was rebuilt,
especially for specifying and construction of the server room. This meant negotiations with
construction companies and various suppliers including communications equipment,
cooling equipment, UPS, diesel generators and builders. In addition, I was responsible for
the specification of the branch network and electricity supply for SIX AB's premises.
I was responsible for SIX AB's move from the Stock Exchange premises in the old town to
the new server room in Bonnier building. It also included the relocation of the office to the
Bonnier Building.
Project leader at the complete rewrite of SIX AB's core
systems.
1994 was sold the SIX system of the stock exchange to the Bonnier Group. Then SIX AB
was founded. I was appointed as IT manager at SIX. We had to leave the Stock Exchange
environment within a year.
I was given responsibility for the project. I handled all procurement of hardware, consulting
and communications. I designed the new system, and built up the operating organization.
The system includes the collection of financial information from about 15 different stock
exchanges and other financial institutions and news agencies. This is processed and sent
out in real time to approximately 5,000 users throughout Europe. Distribution is via
satellite. The receiving systems had a proprietary cards in their PCs or a completely
proprietary hardware.