I am seeking a role where my passion for creating, helping others, and solving problems can be fully utilized. As an active and creative individual with many interests, I value integrity and am driven by a constant desire to learn, explore, and challenge myself. My experience spans user experience design, agile methods, and project management across diverse sectors like public services and healthcare. I excel at translating user and organizational needs into effective design solutions that enhance usability and operational efficiency. I enjoy leading teams and projects, developing design systems, and creating user-friendly digital platforms that align with business goals and improve user satisfaction.

Christopher Saarinen

I am seeking a role where my passion for creating, helping others, and solving problems can be fully utilized. As an active and creative individual with many interests, I value integrity and am driven by a constant desire to learn, explore, and challenge myself. My experience spans user experience design, agile methods, and project management across diverse sectors like public services and healthcare. I excel at translating user and organizational needs into effective design solutions that enhance usability and operational efficiency. I enjoy leading teams and projects, developing design systems, and creating user-friendly digital platforms that align with business goals and improve user satisfaction.

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I am seeking a role where my passion for creating, helping others, and solving problems can be fully utilized. As an active and creative individual with many interests, I value integrity and am driven by a constant desire to learn, explore, and challenge myself. My experience spans user experience design, agile methods, and project management across diverse sectors like public services and healthcare.

I excel at translating user and organizational needs into effective design solutions that enhance usability and operational efficiency. I enjoy leading teams and projects, developing design systems, and creating user-friendly digital platforms that align with business goals and improve user satisfaction.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

Swedish
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

User Experience Designer at The Swedish Police Authority
August 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025
In this role, I optimized and refined the user experience of the Police's field operations system used by officers in dynamic, high-pressure environments. I ensured the system provided quick, reliable, and intuitive access to crucial information and tools to support day-to-day operations effectively.
Senior/Lead User Experience Designer at Knowit Uppsala AB
February 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Led user-centered design projects across healthcare, public services, academia, and e-commerce sectors. Worked on developing AI-driven apps, optimizing regulatory systems, redesigning digital platforms, and creating scalable design systems. Focused on aligning user needs with business goals to improve usability and satisfaction.

Education

Master’s degree at Uppsala University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor’s degree at Uppsala University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Security clearance Level 3
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Evidence based process improvement course
January 1, 2020 - August 28, 2025
Leadership development, Part 1 – L1
January 1, 2016 - August 28, 2025
Practical project management
January 1, 2015 - August 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Government, Healthcare, Education, Financial Services, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Software & Internet