Gustaf Nilsson

APPLIED AI ENGINEER

Gustaf
Nilsson

Building digital products, data platforms, and AI solutions for 15+ years.

AI / MLReact & Next.jsPythonData EngineeringEmbedded SystemsCloud Architecture

CURRENT

Projects

AI Coloring Book App

Make Believe

A mobile app that transforms family photos into magical coloring pages using generative AI. Parents can create personalized coloring books featuring their kids as characters.

React NativeGPT-4Stable DiffusionNode.js
Real-time Sales Gamification

Pling

A SaaS platform that turns sales targets into team competitions with live TV leaderboards and mobile check-ins. 62 domain packages in a DDD architecture for separation of concerns — Next.js TV dashboard, React Native app, and Vite web app, all synced via Supabase Realtime.

Next.jsReact NativeSupabaseStripeMonorepo
AI Voice Concierge for Hotels

Romi

A voice-first concierge system for hotels. Guests speak naturally to order room service, request housekeeping, or get local recommendations. Built as sole developer: React dashboard, Supabase backend with 18+ edge functions, Gemini Live API for real-time voice, and custom ESP32 hardware.

ReactSupabaseGemini LiveESP32MQTT

ABOUT

Background

15+ years at the intersection of technology, product development, and business. From developer to CTO and Chief Digital Officer — building scalable systems, leading teams, and shipping products in complex, high-stakes environments.

I see AI much like a carpenter sees a hammer — anyone can pick it up, but knowing where to drive the nail makes all the difference. My focus is on understanding problems deeply enough to know when AI actually helps, then building the workflows and pipelines that deliver real business impact. As Cathy O'Neil puts it in Weapons of Math Destruction, algorithms are "opinions embedded in code" — I take that responsibility seriously.

Broad knowledge from cloud infrastructure to business strategy. I thrive where the bleeding edge is the starting point — always eager to learn, experiment, and gain new experiences.

Gothenburg, Sweden

Open to remote work worldwide

Chief Technology Officer

Responsible for technology, product development, data, and technical strategy. Led development teams, built systems and processes, and ensured delivery and scalability.

Chief Digital Officer

Led digital transformation, data-driven development, and new digital business models in organizations with significant revenue and multiple digital products.

AI & Data Consultant

Data analysis, system development, data pipelines, and business process improvement across multiple organizations.

Embedded & IoT R&D

Ongoing research in sensor systems, embedded software, and AI/data processing for real-world environments.

CONTACT

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