Daniel Olsson

Self-employed lover of web development

Summary

I am a developer, loving the eternal search for more knowledge.

I am a father, loving my daughter more and more every day.

I am optimistic, a problem solver, curious, independent, a team player and pragmatic — and I love to-do lists.

Experience

Freelancer, web developer · glajan

2012 – present

Malmö, Sweden

Having used a multitude of tech, I am now focusing on frontend: ReactJS, NextJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, CSS and HTML. I am a team player and an independent developer who finds solutions and enjoys putting in the effort needed.

Web developer · Bredbandsval.se

10/2023 – 12/2025

Malmö, Sweden (50% remote)

A web application for finding broadband subscriptions for households and companies.

  • Led the transformation of a legacy frontend stack to a modern architecture using React, NextJS and TypeScript.
  • Redesigned the user interface with TailwindCSS, collaborating closely with third-party Figma designers.
  • Implemented robust testing using Cypress and Jest to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Tech:
Next.js, React.js, TypeScript/JavaScript, TailwindCSS, Cypress, Jest, HTML, CSS
Also:
Figma, Vercel, AWS (CI), WCAG, git, GitHub Copilot (AI), code review

Web developer · ASSA ABLOY Group

11/2020 – 06/2023

Malmö, Sweden (100% remote)

The global leader in access solutions.

  • Transitioned the frontend to a new modern platform based on ReactJS and web components, working closely with UX and backend teams.
Tech:
ReactJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, styled components
Also:
Figma, Jira, Agile methods, WCAG, git, code review

Teacher, web development · Grit Academy

07/2020 – 11/2020

Malmö, Sweden

A school teaching two-year programs (YH-utbildning).

  • Led a classroom of 20 students.
  • Taught students from beginner to advanced level.
Tech:
JavaScript, HTML, CSS, ReactJS

Web developer · Prisjakt AB

11/2018 – 06/2019

Malmö

One of the world's best online price and product comparison services.

  • Developed the prisjakt.se website (frontend) to a new modern format in ReactJS.
Tech:
ReactJS, GraphQL, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, styled components

Web developer · Ikano Bank

06/2018 – 09/2018

Malmö

Financing for companies and private persons.

  • Created various ReactJS components for ikanobank.se.
Tech:
ReactJS, JavaScript, CSS, HTML

Web developer · SEF – Svensk Elitfotboll

02/2018 – 04/2018

Malmö

Organises the Swedish elite football clubs to develop Swedish football.

  • Created a web app from scratch to production that enables clubs to communicate with their fans.
Tech:
ReactJS, GraphQL, Apollo, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, AWS S3

Web developer · Trialbee AB

2017 – 02/2018

Malmö, Sweden

Patient recruitment and retention for medical trial companies.

  • Started up the development of a new patient retention mobile app.
  • Made sure the legacy site kept living.
Tech:
React Native, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Ruby on Rails

Web developer · Sony Mobile Communications

2012 – 2016

Lund, Sweden

A global company selling mobile phones.

  • Developed a snappy and sleek website serving 3 million visits a day.
Tech:
WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, jQuery, MySQL
Also:
MongoDB, Backbone.js, Node.js

Software developer · MultiQ

2007 – 2011

Malmö, Sweden

Delivers digital interactive screens.

  • Developed a solution for Svenska Spel, at the time the world's biggest installation of digital signage.
Tech:
A homegrown CMS built on PHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML
Also:
Java, embedded C (for digital signage clients)

Other jobs and assignments

  • VA Syd — web developer: updated a website to use a REST API using C#. 2017, 1 month.
  • Sony Mobile — content coordinator: migrated website content from the old to the new platform. 2011–2012, 1 year.
  • A Brand New World — software developer: developed Windows apps using C++. 2000–2002, 2 years.

My everyday tech

  • ReactJS
  • NextJS
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript
  • TailwindCSS
  • CSS
  • HTML
  • Responsive design
  • a11y / WCAG
  • git
  • Cypress
  • Jest
  • Figma
  • Claude Code

Education

Master of Education for Teaching · Malmö University

2005 – 2011

Malmö

In technology and mathematics (Gymnasielärare inom Teknik och Matematik).

Electronics engineer (B.Sc) · Uppsala University

1996 – 2000

Uppsala

Achievements

Ethiopia
Volunteered in the heart of Africa, on my own, to enable the students of a high school to go on the Internet and build a LAN.
The races
Pushed myself through Vätternrundan, Vansbrosimmet, Göteborgsvarvet and a few others.
Turkey
Own an apartment in Alanya, Turkey, that I run as an apartment hotel.
Housebuild
Designed and built a small house from scratch, all on my own — from excavating to electrical wiring to hammering on my thumbs.