This is my story since 1981...

… that can give you an insight into the knowledge I can contribute…

1981 was the year I began my journey with "computers" We got an ABC 80 home, and from there I was instantly fascinated. Many of my friends asked the question "How can a computer be so rewarding?" The graphics were indeed very primitive, and programming was done in Basic... I also received a long printout with "The Mask" filled with code... That's when I started my "hacking" career:)))

On January 20, 1987, I began my education at IBM Isafjordsgatan in Kista, where I took on the role of "PC Support" with a focus on software such as word processing programs, spreadsheets, and financial software, including EkoBas which later developed into Scala. Our clients had a varied environment with both PCs and minicomputers. I mainly worked with IBM System 36 and especially IBM AS-400, and was responsible for communication management and all aspects of "IT."
My area of work was both broad and multifaceted. I focused on creating effective solutions for inventory management, logistics, and production. During this time, it was also crucial to be knowledgeable about networks and communication. I specialized in IBM OS/2 and its integration with IBM AS-400, which is now referred to as the I-series.

My interest in IT and databases led me to Lund University, where I deepened my knowledge in database design and microcomputers. Additionally, I underwent a computer engineering program at the State School for Adults in Norrköping. The program was offered remotely, but included some in-person meetings in Norrköping, which allowed me to balance my work in IT with my studies. I also studied "Data-ADB" at the Scandinavian School.

My great interest in IBM OS/2 led to me receiving a prestigious award from IBM. I was one of only two in Southern Sweden to be honored with this award.

I was entrusted by IBM Malmö to act as the point of contact with the responsible person from Italy and also actively participated in the installation of OS/2 and software in the so-called "Kiosks" in collaboration with IBM Malmö.
In the late 1980s, during an era when viruses began to make their entrance into the data world, I decided to specialize in virus prevention and data recovery from deleted IT systems. The first viruses, such as Jerusalem, Joshi, and Stones, challenged companies by causing the loss of invaluable data in several different ways. This difficult situation resulted in me receiving invaluable training from Dr. Alan Solomon, where I learned both about data recovery from deleted systems and how viruses operate, as well as methods for identifying them. Since 1988, I have worked in information security and have amassed thorough and extensive experience in this critical field.

Data Recovery,  Viruses &Information Security

In the late 80s, a time when computer viruses began to become a reality, I made the decision to focus on combating viruses and recovering data from deleted IT systems. The early viruses, such as Jerusalem, Joshi, and Stones viruses, challenged companies by causing significant data losses in various ways.

This development led to an invaluable training by Dr. Alan Solomon through QA-Informatik in Stockholm.

I gained insights into how to recover data from deleted systems, as well as how viruses operate and can be identified. Since 1988, I have been active in information security and have accumulated in-depth experience in this field.

Hundreds of hours of self-study of Peter Norton's "literature" combined with the knowledge I gained from Dr. Alan Solomon have been the cornerstones of my expertise. 

A few major successfully

"Data recovery operations"

Through the invaluable insights I gained from Dr. Alan Solomon, as well as from my own research of Peter Norton and the countless hours I have invested in practicing this art form :)) Here are some examples of my successful projects…

  • A large auditing firm in Malmö, where data was lost on "disks".

  • A savings bank located in Österlen, which lost information on "disks".

  • A large financial company in southern Sweden suffered from server failure.

  • A production company in southern Sweden suffered from internal sabotage targeting their server and backups.

  • A fashion company in southern Sweden fell victim to internal sabotage of its central production application, where someone deleted the backups.

  • A global cosmetics company in southern Sweden was affected by the "Stoned virus". I implemented cleaning measures, training, and developed procedures for them to manage such incidents both locally and internationally.

  • Several companies were affected by various virus attacks, including Jerusalem, Joshi, Stoned, and several other viruses.

  • A research company that accidentally deleted its data, where I helped with information recovery.

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We provided tailored solutions with MS SQL and Microsoft Dynamics Navision, including integration with Trimit Fashion in Denmark. Our expertise covered inventory management, production, and the fashion industry. Our business idea was to act as the customer's reliable IT partner.

We were a certified Microsoft Business Solution Partner!

Trimit Fashion and Microsoft Dynamics/NAV

In our work with system development, which primarily focused on the fashion industry, we also acted as a partner to Trimit A/S and their innovative modules for fashion. Thanks to our established contacts in Kiev, Ukraine, we also obtained exclusive rights to operate in the Russian market. This is also the reason why I chose to study Russian at the university..

Support and Database Optimization

During the years 2010-2012, I worked with two different companies in Ukraine, particularly in Kiev. I commuted between Kiev and Skåne, spending two weeks in Kiev followed by two weeks in Skåne. Supportio was responsible for the technical support to our customers and the management of servers as well as related services.  This allowed us to provide exceptional support to our customers, although not everyone appreciated the English-speaking service.
Done focused on system development within Microsoft Navision.  Thanks to our established relationships in Kiev, Ukraine, we also obtained exclusive rights to operate in the Russian market. This is also the reason I chose to study Russian at university.
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Server/Router/Switch 

It was no news that external IT providers claimed responsibility for IT operations ... What made us unique was that we/I carefully monitored the server network at the bit level using Wireshark. This led in two cases to us discovering breaches in a couple of customers' networks. BEFORE it could escalate into something serious.

When I contacted the customer(s) to ask if they had experienced any specific issues with the network that day, the response was that they found the network to be slow! I went there, and we discovered that the breach originated from the USA. We addressed the breach and the business resumed normal operations.

PC Laundry

I created an optimal solution to ALWAYS have a fully optimized computer. When an issue arose with the computer, it was a simple task to switch to a "Freshly Cleaned" disk. 

The effectiveness and quality of the solution were confirmed when a customer contacted me and reported that his computer was exhibiting strange behaviors during startup and eventually completely froze…. I quickly went down to the office and picked a "Freshly Cleaned" disk that was drying, ready for use… Within half an hour, the customer was up and running again!

I installed ECS cabling and conducted troubleshooting on the data network.

When I needed support and assistance, I was able to contact the Swedish Data Network South as well as Alcadon in Malmö.

In 2012, when NINTA was Founded, there was a shift in my focus; I began to direct my attention from IT to the importance of the people behind technology, as well as the key issues concerning the work environment, GDPR, and ISO HACCP. I also became involved in safety standards such as INSTA 800 1, 2, 3 and the important BlackBox solution.

My skills…

  • Documentation

  • Intellectual Property Law

  • Quality ISO 9001,

  • Environment ISO 14001

  • Occupational Health and Safety ISO 45001

  • Information Security ISO 27001

  • Cleaning INSTA 800 1,2,3 & Cert. Level 3

  • Additionally, during this period, I expanded my knowledge to Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)

  • Chemical Management

  • Building Regulations BBR, Land Regulations AMA

  • Systematic Fire Protection Work SBA   

  • Food Hygiene HACCP

  • Law - Intellectual Property Law

  • Troubleshooting and Network Optimization

  • BlackBox version 1.0 —>
Everything is interconnected:)))
Over the years, I have broadened my skills in many areas. I have updated my competencies and completed all courses between December
2023 and March 2024.

  • CISSP December 2023.  

  • CCSP Mars 2024

  • ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Januari 2024  

  • ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Februari 2024

  • ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Mars 2024

Strong focus on Black Box 2016-2021

BlackBox version 1.0 was launched in 2012. Our customer base grew, and in 2016, we initiated a successful partnership with Winning Solutions Inc., based in Iowa, USA, which led to a complete redesign of BlackBox from the ground up.

In 2020, BlackBox surpassed 200,000 lines of code.

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Black Box