Richard Furberg

Engineering Manager & Product Developer

Leading and developing high-performing engineering teams. Expert in digital product development. Specialized in AI adoption, modern tooling, and building environments where teams thrive and deliver exceptional results.

About

My current work-life focus is on leading and developing teams and organizations. I have many years of experience managing both local and remote teams, with a strong track record in guiding hybrid groups through organizational change and the adoption of new technologies.

In recent years, I have specialized in helping teams embrace AI and modern tooling in their daily work, both as a coach and as a bridge between stakeholders and development teams. My goal is to create a strong, open, and creative culture, and to build environments where people can thrive and deliver great results together.

Outside of my main role, I run projects such as Funkify (a popular web accessibility tool for developers) and Puttis Rackartyg (a second-hand store where I design and build the full product and POS ecosystem). These projects allow me to stay hands-on with product development, from strategy and design to technical implementation.

Leadership for me means staying humble and approachable. I believe in creating workplaces where people feel at home and where work-life balance is sustainable. I am proud of having kept very low employee turnover while still ensuring high quality and delivery.

I started programming in the early 1990s and have extensive experience across both development and leadership. I enjoy staying hands-on with modern tools and am open to roles as a developer as well as in leadership.

Professional Experience

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Head of Product Development

2024 - 2025

SeenThis

Rebuilding and running the Product Development department.

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Engineering Manager

2022 - 2024

SeenThis

Managing a tech team of around 20 developers. Everything from performance planning, salary reviews, recruitment to ways of working and project planning with stake holders.

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Advisory Board Member

2021 - 2024

Chas Academy

Representing the tech industry, assisting in developing new courses, and engaging with students on relevant subjects.

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Team Manager

2016 - 2022

Dagens Nyheter

Leading the highly skilled dev teams behind the Dagens Nyheter web and apps! Started the journey with 5 developers and expanded to a product development team of 30 people!

Won News Site of the Year two years in a row

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Full Stack Developer & Partner

2011 - 2016

Verismo Systems

A complete HR solution for medium to large international organizations. Lead developer on a number of different parts of the solution. .NET (C#), JS, HTML, CSS, MSSQL

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Full Stack Developer

2008 - 2011

Bytebrigade

An IT services company specializing in custom software development, web design, and IT consulting. Worked with various clients all over the stack. .NET (C#), JS, HTML, CSS, MSSQL.

Technical Skills & Expertise

Leadership & Management

  • Engineering Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Product Development
  • Remote & Hybrid Team Management
  • Organizational Change
  • AI Adoption & Coaching
  • Cross-functional Leadership
  • Mentorship
  • Recruitment
  • Performance Planning

Frontend Development

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • React
  • Next.js
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Accessibility (WCAG)

Backend Development

  • Node.js
  • .NET (C#)
  • PHP
  • API Design
  • REST
  • Server-Side Rendering

Databases

  • SQL
  • MSSQL
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL

Tools & Platforms

  • Vercel
  • Git
  • CI/CD
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Scrum
  • WordPress
  • WooCommerce

Specializations

  • Web Performance Optimization
  • SEO
  • E-commerce
  • POS Systems
  • Educational Technology
  • Accessibility Tools

Projects

Side projects showcasing full-stack development expertise, from product strategy and UX design to technical implementation with modern web technologies including React, Next.js, and custom e-commerce solutions.

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Funkify

Co-Founder & Developer2017 - present

A web extension for Chrome created by a team of usability and accessibility experts in Sweden. Helps developers understand how people with disabilities experience the web.

Popular accessibility tool used by developers worldwide

JavaScriptHTMLCSSChrome Extension API
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Triva Skolor

Co-Founder & Developer2022 - present

Digital school materials for educators focused on safety, well-being, and play. Creating engaging educational content with modern web technologies.

Next.jsReactVercelJavaScript

Puttis Rackartyg

Founder & Developer2024 - present

Physical second-hand store for children. Built the complete product and POS ecosystem from scratch, handling everything from architecture and integrations to payments and day-to-day operations.

Full product development: strategy, design, and technical implementation

Custom POS SystemPayment IntegrationInventory Management
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Knyte.se

Co-Founder & Developer2024 - 2025

Circular, second-hand gift shop for children. E-commerce platform built with WooCommerce.

WooCommercePHPWordPressJavaScript

Get in Touch

Interested in working together? Feel free to reach out for a digital or in-person coffee!

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