MEET OUR PEOPLE

UX Designer
alexander.glorud@nexergroup.com
 
How would you describe your team?
Mixed. It’s made up of many different types of people, but they’re all friendly, open, and unpretentious.

How do you come to do what you do?
I started out as a political scientist, but realised early on that I wanted to work in something more creative and solution-oriented. The assembly line has never appealed to me, I like well-defined projects, with a clear start and finish. I did some research with my eyes set on communication. Eventually I found UX. My then employer gave me the chance to try it out, and I knew at once that I had found what I was looking for.
 
What is your favourite tool?
Figma, without question. Everyone should use Figma, it can be used for almost everything!

Service Manager & Business Requirements Analyst
analucia.castillo@nexergroup.com
 
Which personal qualities do you find most useful at work?
The personal traits I find most useful at work are responsibility, perseverance, and pragmatism.
 
How would you describe your team?
My team is full of smart, kind, comprehensive, and collaborative people. They are very supportive, open, and honest with their feelings. I learn every day from our cooperation and the challenges we are going through together.
 
Name a movie you never grow tired of.
Groundhog Day! I like it because it is so funny, and because it makes me see life from a different perspective.

CU Manager
anja.edgren@nexergroup.com
 
What triggers your curiosity?
A lot of things. Being curious about people helps me understand other perspectives, which builds stronger relationships and makes teamwork easier and more fun. For me, learning and personal development is very important, and I read a lot. Now I am very curious about new possibilities and future challenges of ChatGPT.
 
Which personal qualities do you find most useful at work?
I am solution oriented which helps me anticipate and identify issues and find solutions together with my team. I am open to change, ideas and new perspectives which is helpful when co-creating in a fast and agile environment.
 
Sometimes, work is an uphill struggle. Do you have any tricks up your sleeve to get you through the day?
I try to keep things in perspective and remind myself that setbacks are a normal part of any process. It’s helpful to remember that challenges are an opportunity to learn and grow. To celebrate small wins along the way and keep a positive mindset is also essential.

Full Stack Developer & Tech Lead
anton.peetso@nexergroup.com
 
How come you chose this line of work?
I’ve always been interested in creating and building things, everything from LEGO to apps. I got into game development in high school, and when I was 17 I started making actual money selling scripts. That got me thinking about whether development might be something I could do full-time. One day I ran into Maverick’s CTO, Nils Ivansson, at the gym. I asked him if he wanted help improving the company’s website. That’s how I ended up here!
 
What triggers your curiosity?
The feeling that there are still things to improve and invent. That tomorrow will dawn, with new challenges and opportunities yet unknown to us.
 
Sometimes, work is an uphill struggle. How do you cope?
I try to tell myself that any problem will resolve itself in time. You can only do your best, and you can’t always win. I try to be cheerful even when things are tough, life is too short to sit around whining all the time.
 
What’s your favourite tool?
My code editor, IntelliJ IDEA. I tend to get into such a great flow when I use it. It makes me happy to get a lot done with premium quality.

Creative Lead
camilla.larsson@nexergroup.com
 
How come you do what you do?
I think I knew already back in high school that I wanted and needed to create and develop things. Communication, products, or services. Digitally, physically, or strategically. I’ve never had a “regular” job, but always found myself in one agency or another, switching between different projects, industries, and brands. It suits me very well.
 
Name a dream client or industry you’d like to work with.
To me, a client’s goals and visions are key. A personal interest in an industry or client doesn’t necessarily translate into a good working relationship. But it usually feels good to work with a client who shares my values and gives me the opportunity to make a difference.
 
What is your favourite tool?
Instinctively, I would say my brain and my intuition. But if you are talking about traditional tools, it would have to be Figma or Miro. They’re both excellent tools for co-creation.

Project Manager
clas.karrlund@nexergroup.com
 
What personal qualities do you find most useful at work?
My social skills are very useful. I find it easy to talk to people and understand their needs. I am also well-organised and structured. I believe that freedom within a framework is the recipe for truly magical team deliveries.
 
What is your favourite tool?
The Microsoft 365 suite. Admittedly it’s not one tool but several, but a given for me. Used correctly, M365 can create productivity and efficiency in a tremendously powerful way.
 
Name a song you never get tired of.
There’s so much great music out there. Strange though, that all your feelings already seem to have been written down and set to music by someone. If I have to pick one song, it’ll have to be You’ll Never Walk Alone by Gerry and the Pacemakers. It means a lot to me, especially since it makes me remember the first time I visited Anfield.

Senior Communications Strategist & Copywriter
elin.mellbrand@nexergroup.com
 
Are there any situations you find so intolerable you have to speak up?
There are many. I don’t like injustice, and I tend to speak my mind. People who discriminate against women or who are lazy at other people’s expense, for example. Those kinds of things make me furious.
 
What is your favourite tool?
That would be my head. If I can just define a problem accurately enough, I trust my brain to find a solution to it!
 
Name a movie, book or song that you never get tired of.
Does a ballet qualify? Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky. The music is incredibly beautiful. I love the dance too.

UX Designer
frank.mortensen@nexergroup.com
 
How come you do what you do?
I started out as an Art Director, before UX was a profession. I often saw how well-thought-out design choices helped clients use the graphical interfaces I created with more ease. This sparked an interest in user needs and experiences, which resulted in the decision to become as a UX designer in 2009.
 
What personal qualities do you find most useful at work?
My ability to solve problems, my critical thinking and my creativity.
 
Name a movie you never get tired of.
I’ll have to say the whole Science Fiction genre. Sci-fi films interest me because of all the technology, and because nothing seems impossible.

Lead UX & UI Designer
gustav.ekblad@nexergroup.com
 
What triggers your curiosity?
New technology! It’s been a huge interest of mine ever since I was a child. Right now, I’m particularly curious about OpenAI, which I think has great potential. It will probably be used for all kinds of things in the near future.
 
How come you chose this line of work?
I was intrigued by the idea of combining creativity and design with technology and development. Initially, I set out to become a civil engineer, but I didn’t find it as interesting as I had hoped. I gave computer science a try, before I found my place in interaction design, which I loved.
 
What is the craziest idea you ever presented to your team or a client.
It might not be very crazy, but once my team set out to produce a phishing video for a client. I suggested that we’d use a Snapchat filter, to make it look like the speaker was wearing a fish hat. The general idea was for the video to go viral, but in the end, it just circulated among a small group of people.

Business & Change Manager
hakan.larsson@nexergroup.com
 
What is the craziest idea you have presented to a team/client?
I’ve had quite a few crazy ideas over the years, but the first that comes to mind is a communication project I presented to Volvo Group IT in 2013. The crazy thing was that we tackled their challenge with communication, film and storytelling. It was completely new for them, and became a game changer.
 
Name a dream client or industry you’d like to work with.
A brave and insightful company facing big challenges. It could be an innovative start-up or a massive industry that needs to make radical changes. My dream is to support them in that.
 
What is your favourite tool?
The gift of speech, my brain, and my colleagues. That’s all I need!

Senior UX & Visual Designer
jimmy.andersson@nexergroup.com
 
What triggers your curiosity?
New technology. And new cars, though that’s probably mostly because I’m at Volvo!
 
Name a dream client or industry you’d like to work with.
Something to do with sports. I’d love to work for a football club, for example. Maybe doing TV graphics for sports broadcasts, or computer games for football players. Designing football images would be fun too!
 
Name a movie, book or song that you never get tired of.
What a tricky question! I never re-watch movies, I barely read anything. Maybe a song… Yes! När vi gräver guld i USA with GES, of course!

CU Manager & Head of Web Analytics
joakim.hampus@nexergroup.com
 
What personal qualities do you find most useful at work?
I’m curious, opportunistic and have something of a go-just-go mentality. There are no limitations in my world; I am very optimistic about most things.
 
In what way is Maverick a good place to work?
Maverick is a collection of truly talented people who give each other space and opportunity to grow. Even though it’s a big company, I feel close to everyone. You are handed a great amount of responsibility, but also the freedom to pursue what you believe in.
 
What is your favourite tool?
Right now it’s Jasper AI, an artificial copywriting assistant. I like it because it makes my everyday life about a thousand percent easier.

Enterprise Architect & Integration Specialist
johan.sorlin@nexergroup.com
 
What is the craziest idea you have presented to a team/client?
The craziest idea… it has to be when I suggested that we’d replace the mainframe computers with PCs, back in 1986. I was working in a hardware store at the time, and the prospect of new technology was in general met with scepticism. But we made the switch anyway and afterwards my boss said: “Hey guys, what do you think? Couldn’t this be quite useful?”. The response was a deafening round of applause. I think that everyone suddenly understood the massive transformation that was about to happen.
 
What is your favourite tool?
My brain and myself. Beyond that, I’m still waiting for the next generation of tools that are better than the ones I have today.
 
Name a book, song or movie that you never get tired of.
I don’t think I can name a specific book, it will have to be the entire Hamilton series by Jan Guillou. I’ve read each book cover to cover. I’m very familiar with the environment, due to my background in the military. As for music, I’m a disco geek. Anything disco is me! The answer to both the song and movie question has to be Saturday Night Fever.

Front End Developer
jonathan.berggren@nexergroup.com
 
What do you think of Maverick as a place to work?
I like working at Maverick! We have interesting customers and brilliant employees. I have a great team where everyone is friendly, helpful, and open to new ideas.
 
What personal qualities do you find most useful at work?
I would have to say my patience and creativity. You need a lot of both when working as a front-end developer.
 
What is your favourite tool?
IntelliJ, which I use for developing. It’s a smooth and user-friendly tool that is easy to find different files in, compared to many freeware programs.

Project Manager
katrin.hargback@nexergroup.com
 
What qualities would you say you benefit most from at work?
Business acumen, clarity, and courage. I’m good at understanding what’s important to our customers and their business. I have the ability to express myself in a way that people understand. And I’m not afraid to speak up if I think a project is going in the wrong direction.
 
Name a dream client or industry you’d like to work with.
No one specific, but there are qualities which I appreciate. My dream client has clear goals, seeks our expertise, and has confidence in our competence and ability to deliver. An extra plus is if they are humble and open minded.
 
What is your favourite tool?
HubSpot. It’s a great and amazingly well-designed tool when working with inbound marketing. Very user-friendly!

Paid Social Specialist
krystoff.waszczynskileandin@nexergroup.com
 
What triggers your curiosity?
I’m curious about the customer journey. In my job, I’m usually only part of the start and finish, I wonder what happens in between.
 
Name a dream client or industry you’d like to work with.
I’ve always liked e-commerce. It’s the transparency that I’m fond of; it’s very clear how much you get out of the money you spend. Other than that, I would enjoy working with a large organisation, provided it is flexible. 
 
What is your favourite tool?
At present it’s Jasper AI, a great tool when you need to optimise the advertising process. Just type in a chunk of text and choose a platform. It will generate content and headlines with the right tonality and number of characters for you.

Project Manager
linda.vrbanac@nexergroup.com
 
Which personal qualities do you find most useful at work?
I am an excellent listener and skilled at perceiving things that are said between the lines. I am good at including everyone and creating clarity. I would also say that I have a knack for building team spirit. I love a good laugh and try to make work as fun as possible for my team.
 
Are there any situations you find so intolerable you have to speak up?
Injustice. Gaslighting. For me, it is fundamental that everyone is treated with respect. Injustice makes me furious. When I notice that someone is being treated badly in a team, or during a meeting, I speak up.
 
Do you have a favourite tool? Why do you like it?
Spotify! Music has been my saviour in many situations. It lifts my spirits, makes me focus and become more cheerful. I would say that music is a big part of my work-life balance.

Communications Strategist & Copywriter
liv.jonsson@nexergroup.com
 
What triggers your curiosity?
Everything. I’m terribly curious, almost morbidly so. For example, I have a hard time working in open landscapes. There are too many conversations going on, and I have an urge to listen in on them all! Above all, it’s people who interest me; how they function and how they think.
 
What’s the craziest idea you’ve presented to a team/client?
That would probably be the idea my team presented to AstraZenica when they were to introduce Trial Master File. The new system had to do with documentation, which is quite boring. To add to that, it actually meant an increased workload for many employees. But we rose to the challenge and presented three fictional dudes and three steps to coolness: load up, check up, stay cool. It was a huge success. It really stood out, and people were sending in videos of themselves dressed as the three dudes. It was crazy.
 
Name one movie, book or song you never get tired of.
One book I keep coming back to is The Black Obelisk by Remarque. It’s set in the interwar years and is about a guy who sells tombstones. It’s quite slow and uneventful, but pretty crass and funny. A bit absurd. I like it a lot.

CU Manager & Head of Experience
malin.bryntesson@nexergroup.com
 
What triggers your curiosity?
Everything I don’t know. I’m particularly triggered by areas that are so foreign to me that I hardly know what questions to ask.
 
What do you think of Maverick?
My impression is that Maverick tries to be a modern company that constantly strives to be better. We practice what we preach and when the weather is rough, we roll up our sleeves and get to work!
 
Name a dream client or industry you’d like to work with.
I would love to work in an industry that really helps people. It would be great to be involved in making healthcare easier and more efficient, for example. Another dream is to work with environmental issues. I guess what I really desire is the ability to make a difference for present and future generations.

Service Designer & Change Manager
manilla.shillingford@nexergroup.com
 
How come you do what you do?
Because I seem to be quite good at it. I think I’m motivated by creating change and solving complicated problems. I’ve had many roles over the years, and it’s become more and more clear to me that I’m drawn to clients who have complex businesses and a desire to achieve something important.
 
What triggers your curiosity?
When I see that someone is genuinely passionate about something. Especially if I also feel it can generate great value. That makes me want to know more.
Sometimes, work is an uphill struggle. Do you have any tricks up your sleeve to get you through the day?
To dance away in the kitchen! My sulking benefits no one.

Service Designer
marika.martin@nexergroup.com
 
What qualities would you say you benefit most from at work?
Curiosity, empathy, and a desire to change and improve things.
 
In what way is Maverick a good place to work?
I am surrounded by competent and exciting people who constantly encourage and challenge me. I feel supported and looked after, while having the freedom to work on what I enjoy.
 
Name a dream client or industry you would like to work with.
UNICEF. I would like to do good where it’s really needed, at a grass-root level.

UX Designer & Art Director
matilda.lindh@nexergroup.com
 
How come you chose this line of work?
I love creativity and have always been good at it, without having to try very hard. I like to make things look nice, to help people, and to solve everyday problems. It’s great that you get to be a mini expert at so many things in this job, and that you get the chance to get to know different types of people.
 
In what way is Maverick a good place to work?
I feel that Maverick acts very encouraging towards me and my colleagues, when everything goes our way, but also when it doesn’t. It’s a warm and welcoming workplace with a great team spirit.
 
Which qualities do you find most useful at work?
My curiosity, responsiveness, determination, and positivism. Also, that I have the ability to think out of the box!

UX & UI Designer
mattias.freij@nexergroup.com
 
What is the craziest idea you have presented to a team/client?
It was probably when I suggested that we’d kill a website instead of adding on to it. When created, it was only supposed to live for a month, but then it remained for a year and a half. When I was asked to develop it, I knew that it wouldn’t turn out well. So, I suggested that we’d scrap it and start over. If it was going to be a permanent solution, we needed to do it properly.
 
What triggers your curiosity?
Meeting someone who is very interested in their field, or really passionate about something. That ignites a little spark in me that makes me want to know more.
 
Sometimes, work is an uphill struggle. Do you have any tricks up your sleeve to get you through the day?
When working in construction, I learned that even the most boring tasks have an impact on the end result. So, my tactic is to toughen up, or break down and get back on track. I live on the hope that the next thing will be more enjoyable.

UX & UI Designer
michael.aman@nexergroup.com
 
How come you do what you do?
I had an interest in visual production from an early age, and I really pushed myself to learn the trade. One day I managed to land a job as a news photographer. The first time I entered the newsroom and saw how they worked on layout and image editing, my jaw dropped. I immediately realised that this was my dream. This was what I wanted to do.
 
What personal qualities do you find most useful at work?
My creativity, my patience and my social skills.
 
Name a dream client or industry you would like to work with.
The film industry. I would like to create a site for a film. That really gives you the chance to set a mood and influence people emotionally.

Project Manager
mikkel.breum@nexergroup.com
 
What triggers your curiosity?
All sorts of things, I’m super curious as a person. I spend all my free time learning new things: particle physics, intellectual history, biology, carpentry, house building, or music playing. I don’t think there’s anything specific that triggers my curiosity, it’s always on!
 
Sometimes work is an uphill struggle. How do you cope?
I’ve been pretty spared from difficult situations at work, but when they occur, I usually try to take a step back. It’s easy to get tunnel vision, and the lack of perspective often makes your troubles feel worse than they are. So, I go for a run or head over to the studio for a rehearsal. Occasionally I take on a new side project to look forward to.
 
What is your favourite tool?
I’m quite fond of TargetProcess and try to implement it whenever I can. If you’re going to work with a tool on a daily basis, it’s crucial that you like it. I find TargetProcess user-friendly, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing. It also enables good workflows.

Chief Technical Officer
nils.ivansson@nexergroup.com
 
How come you chose this line of work?
I had a thing for computers already in primary school, and quickly realised that I had a much easier time understanding them than others did. I think that’s where it all started. I thrive where I can make a difference and enjoy solving difficult problems. In the IT industry, they feed them to me constantly!
 
Name a dream client or industry you’d like to work with.
I don’t think I have any. To me, the most important thing is to be close to the client, or the client’s client if I work as a consultant.  I want to see for myself how our product is put to use. Not finding out how, or even if, it’s being used is my nightmare scenario.
 
What is your favourite tool?
Archi, a tool for visualizing enterprise architecture. When you try to describe advanced conceptual architectures in words, it often leads to endless discussions and misunderstandings. The ability to convey these architectures in a simple and visual way has really been helpful.

Front End Developer
oskar.lyrstrand@nexergroup.com
 
How would you describe your team?
Diverse, which is nice. We’re from different parts of the world, have different backgrounds and are different in age. All of that together allows us to see things from different perspectives. I value that.
 
What triggers your curiosity?
Problems that are deemed unsolvable. When someone says, “it can’t be done”, I get excited! Other than that, new techniques and tools that I recognise can be used to create better experiences for people.
 
Sometimes work is an uphill struggle. How do you cope?
I try to empathise with myself and others. If I’m having a hard time, I’m surely not the only one. It’s important not to get too caught up in your own thoughts and become paralysed. That’s why I usually choose to work closer to people and collaborate more, even if it’s more difficult.

Global Web Manager
per.telander@nexergroup.com
 
Sometimes, work is an uphill struggle. Do you have any tricks up your sleeve to get you through the day?
I usually try to aim for the finish line. It’s often messy along the way, but you’ll get there eventually. Knowing that you managed to work your way through something and that you found a solution in the end is both rewarding and uplifting.
 
What personal qualities do you find most useful at work?
I’m analytical, calm, patient, and pretty chill!
 
Name a dream client or industry you would like to work with.
I would be excited to work in the music, film, or gaming industry. I think it’s a fun mix of branding, packaging, and retail.

Marketing Automation Specialist
philip.steinmann@nexergroup.com
 
What do you think of Maverick as a place to work?
Good! It’s a familiar atmosphere and we help each other out. When I worked in-house, representatives from each profession used to share snippets from their area of expertise with the rest of the team once every week. That’s how I learned about analytics and social media, among other things. It’s great that you get the chance to be inspired by others.
 
What is your favourite tool?
It has to be HubSpot. It’s user-friendly, simple and doesn’t really require any developer resources on a day-to-day basis. It allows you to work independently.
 
What triggers your curiosity?
Everything between heaven and earth. I can easily get curious about new areas I have no experience in. In the back of my mind, I constantly hear a voice saying, “you don’t know until you try”.

Social Media Manager
sanna.ekman@nexergroup.com
 
Are there any situations you find so intolerable you have to speak up?
I’m rather protective of my team, if someone behaves disrespectfully towards my colleagues, I get annoyed. Otherwise, I’d say I’m always happy and positive.
 
What triggers your curiosity?
People and their passions. I love talking to people about something they’re really excited about, and see how their eyes begin to sparkle. That triggers me!
 
Name a dream client or industry you’d like to work with.
I’m actually very happy with Nexer, and there’s a lot more I’d like to do here. I’m living the dream when I get to help companies with sound values, important and genuine visions, and products or services that make the world a slightly better place. I like to create stories that evoke people’s emotions.

Full Stack Developer
sebastian.johansson@nexergroup.com
 
What personal qualities do you find most useful at work?
My intuition and my analytical skills, I reckon.
 
Name a dream client or industry you would like to work with.
I can’t think of one in particular, but I enjoy working on mission-critical systems. If you get it wrong, the consequences are dire. That creates a certain way of working, an environment which I thrive in.
 
Name a song you never get tired of.
God Only Knows by the Beach Boys will always be a favourite!

UX Designer
shruthy.sreepathy@nexergroup.com
 
How come you do what you do?
Actually, I started out as a software developer, but over time I began to question the purpose of what we were doing. I grew curious of the user’s motives and actions, and wanted to understand the big picture. That made me transition into UX.
 
What personal qualities do you find most useful at work?
I’m curious, innovative, creative, and meticulous. I also have the ability to look at a problem from different perspectives. Zoom in and out of it, if you will.
 
Name a dream client or industry you would like to work with.
The advantage of being a UX designer is that you can work in most fields. But I think that my dream is to work in e-commerce or social media. I think of e-commerce as a very innovative sector with a go-ahead spirit.

UX & UI Designer and Accessibility Expert
supreet.singh@nexergroup.com
 
How come you do what you do?
I love technology and love making it work for people. Digital accessibility creates the conditions for a fruitful digital life for all. I consider it an honour to work on something that improves people’s everyday lives.
 
Name a dream client or industry you would like to work with.
I have worked with many major public and private clients, and the fact that their digital environments make such a big difference to people makes it very rewarding. My dream is to work more with industries like banking, insurance, or e-commerce. All sectors that attract a lot of visitors and where accessibility makes a significant difference appeals to me.
 
What is your favourite tool?
JAWS, one of the most famous screen readers. The tool is great at illustrating how a non-sighted user perceives the websites we create or improve.

UX Designer & Team Lead
thomas.stolt@nexergroup.com
 
What personal qualities do you find most useful at work?
I am calm, pragmatic, and unabashed. I like conversations and I am a good listener. All these traits are useful in my role.
 
How would you describe your team?
We are building a great team of people with different personalities, skills, and experiences. I would say that there is a caring atmosphere and a strong desire to grow in my team.
 
How do you end up doing what you do?
Ever since I was a child, I’ve had a strong desire to understand the world around me. I’m extremely curious about how things are connected. To be appreciated and paid to find out is fantastic. I truly work with my passion.

Art Director & Creative Lead
ulla-britt.arenvid@nexergroup.com 
 
Tell me the craziest idea you ever presented to your team or a client.
That must have been in the very beginning, when we were to make a film to establish Maverick’s brand. Everyone knew that Nexer, or Sigma IT as it was called back then, worked with tech consulting. But no one knew Maverick as a communications agency. We had even called ourselves Gothenburg’s most secret agency. I suggested that we’d step out of the closet. So, we made a film with an animated wardrobe which we literally stepped out of. Quite a few people found that idea a bit strange but that was how we launched our web site!
 
Which personal qualities do you find most useful at work?
My empathy and ability to perceive things that aren’t spoken. I am quite good at putting myself in other people’s shoes, understand the emotions and experiences of different target groups. I get which needs we have to satisfy in each solution.
 
Do you have a favourite tool? Why do you like it?
That would have to be Pinterest. I could really lose myself in Pinterest. There’s so much to find, it’s the perfect tool when you’re on the hunt for inspiration or ideas.