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Hi, I’m Philip Cederman, an expert technology leader with over 14 years of experience in media production and AI technology strategy. I’ve had the pleasure of working with amazing teams, managing thousands of digital assets daily, and integrating AI technologies to boost creativity and efficiency. I’m passionate about blending technology with creative expression and have even founded startups where innovation and client satisfaction are at the core.
I’m always eager to learn and share knowledge, whether through lectures or hands-on projects that range from image retouching to music production and drone piloting. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can contribute both my technical skills and creative vision to help deliver high-quality visual content.
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Work Experience
Tech Lead at Mud Studios
December 31, 2022 - July 18, 2025Oversaw IT infrastructure, development, and strategic operations in a company with over 40 employees. Acted as technical advisor and strategist, spearheaded AI R&D initiatives to integrate cutting-edge AI technologies, implemented a Digital Asset Management system handling over 100,000 assets annually, and coordinated partnerships to align strategic business objectives.
Creative Director at Edyoutec
December 31, 2022 - July 18, 2025Served as Key Manager and Creative Director for a prominent Swedish/German edtech company. Held responsibility for product and service development, produced graphic content, and improved social media presence. Assisted with shareholder presentations, led fundraising and partnerships with a major Crypto Gaming VC, and directed strategic decision-making including the transformation of a Web2 game into a Web3 platform.
Tech Lead at Mud Studios
December 31, 2022 - July 18, 2025Oversaw IT infrastructure, development, and strategic operations for a company with over 40 employees. Led AI research and development initiatives and integrated AI technologies. Implemented a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system to manage over 100,000 digital assets annually. Coordinated partnerships and aligned strategic objectives to enhance operations.
Creative Director at Edyoutec
December 31, 2022 - July 18, 2025Served as Key Manager and Creative Director for a leading edtech company listed on Stockholm and New York stock exchanges. Oversaw product monitoring and development. Produced and guided graphic content, improved social media presence, assisted in shareholder presentations, managed fundraising and partnerships, and led the transition of a game from Web2 to Web3 platform.
Tech Lead at MUD STUDIOS
December 31, 2022 - July 18, 2025Oversaw IT infrastructure, development, and strategic operations in a company with over 40 employees. Served as a technical advisor and strategist, guiding technology direction and innovation. Spearheaded AI research and development initiatives, integrating cutting-edge AI technologies into company processes and offerings. Conducted research and implemented a Digital Asset Management system managing over 100,000 digital assets annually. Coordinated relationships with business and technology partners to enhance operational efficiency and collaborative success.
Creative Director at EDYOUTEC
December 31, 2022 - July 18, 2025Served as Key Manager and Creative Director for a prominent Swedish/German edtech company, publicly listed on the Stockholm and New York stock exchanges. Held overall responsibility for monitoring and developing the company’s products and services. Produced and guided graphic content for products, collaborating with a team of developers and business partners. Improved and maintained the company’s social media presence and website updates. Assisted in the preparation of company shareholder presentations and made strategic design decisions. Acted as a crypto initiator and new business manager specializing in fundraising and managing relationships with a leading Crypto Gaming Venture Capital. Led project management and strategic decision-making, including transforming a Web2 game into a Web3 platform.
Team Lead at Mud Studios
December 31, 2019 - July 18, 2025Led production leadership for photo and post-production at H&M Studios, managing a team of 20 and overseeing production workflows achieving over 1,000 digital assets daily. Collaborated with IT to improve digital asset management and ensured quality assurance. Also served in multiple creative roles including Senior Retouch Artist and Animator, developed content to boost social media presence, and provided internal technical support.
Team Lead at Mud Studios
December 31, 2019 - July 18, 2025Managed production leadership of photo and post-production operations at H&M Studios. Led a team of 20 managing over 1,000 digital assets per day. Streamlined digital workflows in collaboration with IT for quality assurance of DAM. Oversaw recruitment, staff assignments, professional development, and provided technical support to enhance operational efficiency.
Team Lead at Mud Studios
December 31, 2019 - July 18, 2025Held a key managerial position in production leadership of photo and post-production operations at H&M Studios. Led a team of 20 managing production workflow and delivering over 1,000 digital assets daily. Collaborated with IT to ensure quality assurance of the internal Digital Asset Management system. Streamlined digital workflows improving efficiency and effectiveness. Improved team productivity through staff management and professional development. Fulfilled multiple roles including Senior Retouch Artist, Cosmetics Lead, Animator, and Content Creator/Editor. Boosted social media presence through content development and provided technical support to improve operational efficiency.
Founder at Franklyn
December 31, 2017 - July 18, 2025Founded and led a full-service creative production company focused on detail and substance. Specialized in generating ideas, films, photos, and digital experiences, managing budgets and schedules, and emphasizing teamwork and seamless communication to uphold uncompromising standards and creative innovations.
Founder at Franklyn
December 31, 2017 - July 18, 2025Founded and led a full-service creative production company focused on generating ideas, films, photos, and digital experiences. Managed projects to budget and schedule. Built and led a team of producers, photographers, retouch artists, and motion graphics artists. Emphasized organization, communication, and high creative standards.
Founder at Franklyn
December 31, 2017 - July 18, 2025Founded and led a full-service creative production company focused on beautiful attention to detail and passionate dedication to substance. Specialized in generating ideas, films, photos, and digital experiences across various media. Ensured projects were completed on budget, on schedule, and above expectations. Managed a core team of producers, photographers, retouch artists, 3D CGI, and motion graphics artists. Emphasized teamwork and maintained uncompromising standards fostering inspired creative innovation.
Retouch Artist at Bsmart
December 31, 2016 - July 18, 2025Served as a Senior Retouch Artist with expertise in photo manipulation, prepress, Photoshop scripting, and color correction. Acted as creative lead for high-profile clients including Åhlens, Pressbyrån, Tiger of Sweden, and others. Involved in evaluating and implementing Digital Asset Management systems to improve workflows and project delivery.
Retouch Artist at Bsmart
December 31, 2016 - July 18, 2025Served as Senior Retouch Artist with expertise in photo manipulation, prepress, Photoshop scripting, and color correction. Lead creative work for high-profile clients and participated in evaluating and implementing Digital Asset Management systems to improve workflow and project delivery.
Retouch Artist at Bsmart
December 31, 2016 - July 18, 2025Senior Retouch Artist with expertise in photo manipulation, prepress, Photoshop scripting, and color correction. Acted as creative lead for high-profile clients including Åhlèns, Pressbyrån, Tiger of Sweden, Circle K, 7-eleven, Weekday, and Gant. Involved in evaluating and implementing Digital Asset Management systems to streamline organization and digital asset retrieval across projects, enhancing workflow efficiency and project delivery.
Founder at Philip Cederman EF
January 1, 2010 - PresentSpecializes in developing AI solutions and crafting engaging visual art by blending technological innovation with creative expression. Increased knowledge sharing by organizing lectures and workshops at the intersection of creativity and AI. Portfolio showcases a broad skill set including retouching, AI generation, music production, and drone piloting, emphasizing a versatile creative identity.
Founder at Philip Cederman EF
January 1, 2010 - PresentSpecializes in developing AI solutions and crafting engaging visual art, blending technological innovation with creative expression. Increased knowledge sharing by organizing multiple lectures and workshops at the intersection of creativity and AI. Diverse creative portfolio including retouching, AI generation, music production, and drone piloting.
Founder at PHILIP CEDERMAN EF
January 1, 2010 - PresentSpecializes in developing AI solutions and crafting engaging visual art, blending technological innovation with creative expression. Increased knowledge sharing by organizing multiple lectures and workshops at the intersection of creativity and AI. Portfolio showcases a broad skill set, including retouching, AI generation, music production and drone piloting, underlining a comprehensive and versatile creative identity.
Combat Boat Commander at Royal Swedish Navy
December 31, 2008 - July 18, 2025Managed safe transport of people and materials in challenging maritime environments at high speeds. Demonstrated strong independent problem-solving and leadership skills. Improved vessel safety through versatile ship services including medical care and firefighting. Undertook special ambulance transportation assignments and educated new aspirants in maritime navigation.
Combat Boat Commander at Royal Swedish Navy
December 31, 2008 - July 18, 2025Managed safe transport of people and materials in maritime environments at high speeds. Displayed strong independent problem-solving and leadership skills under demanding conditions. Improved vessel safety, handled medical care and firefighting, undertook ambulance transport assignments, and educated new aspirants in maritime navigation.
Combat Boat Commander at Royal Swedish Navy
December 31, 2008 - July 18, 2025Managed safe transport of people and materials in archipelago and at sea, ensuring efficiency and security at speeds exceeding 45 knots. Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and leadership in dynamic and potentially hazardous conditions. Provided versatile ship services including medical care and firefighting. Undertook ambulance transportation assignments coordinating with Swedish SOS alarm. Educated and led 10 new aspirants in safe navigation skills, reinforcing team capabilities for maritime operations.
Education
Higher Vocational Education Diploma at IHM Business School
January 1, 2023 - July 18, 2025Higher Vocational Education Diploma at Fotoskolan STHLM
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Military Service at Sjöstridsskolan
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007High School Diploma at Täby Media Gymnasium
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005Higher Vocational Education Diploma at IHM Business School
January 1, 2023 - July 18, 2025Higher Vocational Education Diploma at Fotoskolan STHLM
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Military Service at Sjöstridsskolan
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007High School Diploma at Täby Media Gymnasium
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005Higher Vocational Education Diploma at IHM Business School
January 1, 2023 - July 18, 2025Higher Vocational Education Diploma at Fotoskolan STHLM
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010Military Service at Sjöstridsskolan
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007High School Diploma at Täby Media Gymnasium
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005Qualifications
Artificial Intelligence For Business Leaders, LinkedIn
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025Remote Pilot Certificate Of Competency, Swedish Transport Agency
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025Leadership Diploma, Helhetsutveckling
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025High Speed Navigation Certificate, Spectre Marine
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025Ship's officers Class VIII, Swedish Armed Forces
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025First aid/CPR, Swedish Armed Forces
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025Security Forces Officer, Swedish Armed Forces
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025Artificial Intelligence For Business Leaders, LinkedIn
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025Remote Pilot Certificate Of Competency, Swedish Transport Agency
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025Leadership Diploma, Helhetsutveckling
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025High Speed Navigation Certificate, Spectre Marine
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025Ship's officers Class VIII, Swedish Armed Forces
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025First aid/CPR, Swedish Armed Forces
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025Security Forces Officer, Swedish Armed Forces
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025Artificial Intelligence For Business Leaders, LinkedIn
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025Remote Pilot Certificate Of Competency, Swedish Transport Agency
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025Leadership Diploma, Helhetsutveckling
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025High Speed Navigation Certificate, Spectre Marine
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025Ship's officers Class VIII, Swedish Armed Forces
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025First aid/CPR, Swedish Armed Forces
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025Security Forces Officer, Swedish Armed Forces
January 11, 2030 - July 18, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Gaming, Education, Transportation & Logistics, Retail, Government
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