Bernhard Hettman
Architect & Backend Expert
Intro
Building resilient systems, one elegant solution at a time.
I’m a seasoned Software Architect and Engineering Leader with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation and building scalable systems across the logistics and tech industries. My passion lies in crafting resilient, future-ready architectures and empowering teams to deliver high-quality software that solves real business problems.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked hands-on with modern cloud infrastructure (AWS), event-driven design, serverless technologies, and DevOps practices, while also leading cross-functional teams through change and innovation. I believe in combining technical excellence with strong communication and collaboration to align technology with strategic goals.
Currently, I’m focused on enhancing developer experience, reducing cloud costs through architectural improvements, and helping organizations modernize their platforms for agility and growth.
Expertise
Where strategy meets scalable architecture.
01
Software Architecture
Proven ability to design scalable, secure, and resilient systems in high-throughput environments. I specialize in event-driven, cloud-native architectures that prioritize fault tolerance, observability, and long-term maintainability.
02
Cloud & Serverless Engineering
Deep experience building distributed systems on AWS using Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, and other serverless tools. I optimize for performance, cost-efficiency, and developer velocity while ensuring best practices in infrastructure-as-code and automation.
03
Engineering Leadership & Mentorship
Strong track record leading cross-functional teams through modernization efforts and complex delivery pipelines. I foster a culture of trust, autonomy, and technical excellence, while mentoring developers to grow into their best professional selves.
04
Developer Experience (DevEx) & Platform Strategy
Focused on enabling high-performing teams by improving CI/CD pipelines, standardizing tooling, and eliminating friction in the development lifecycle. I’ve led company-wide DevEx initiatives to align on SCM, artifact management, and release processes.
05
Operational Efficiency
Skilled in identifying and executing cost-saving opportunities across cloud infrastructure—e.g., prepaying provisioned capacity, reducing cold start times, and replacing inefficient patterns. I connect architecture with business impact.
06
Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Alignment
Fluent in bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders. I translate complex architectural decisions into clear, actionable insights that support business goals, improve transparency, and drive alignment across teams.
Skills
What I use to turn vision into software reality.
80%
AWS
85%
TypeScript & Node.js
70%
Software Architecture
80%
Serverless Framework
95%
DevOps & CI/CD
75%
Event-Driven Systems
65%
Team Leadership & Mentoring
85%
Cost Optimization
Experience
From startups to enterprise—lessons learned, impact made.
Aug 2023 – Present
PostNord
Technical Lead
Stockholm, Sweden
Leading architecture and developer experience initiatives across the PostNord digital landscape. Driving improvements in cloud infrastructure, reducing operational costs, and modernizing development workflows with a focus on AWS and serverless technologies.
Jan 2021 – Aug 2023
Utopia Music
Lead Developer
Stockholm, Sweden
Led backend development and helped scale cloud systems for a fast-growing music tech company. Worked across AWS, Node.js, and event-driven architecture. Contributed to company-wide platform development and data integrity initiatives.
Mar 2017 – Nov 2018
Advisa AB
Developer / Senior DevOps
Stockholm, Sweden
Responsible for building DevOps capabilities and improving deployment workflows using Docker, Node.js, and AWS. Focused on high availability, automation, and developer empowerment in a high-paced fintech environment.
Aug 2012 – Mar 2017
Viaplay
Scrum Master / Developer
Stockholm, Sweden
Led agile development of front-end systems using PHP and the Yii framework. Supported team delivery cadence through two-week sprints while also contributing to architecture and DevOps integration across AWS services and Node.js.
Jan 2006 – Jul 2012
bwin
Developer
Europe (Remote & On-site)
Lead developer for multiple digital gaming applications. Built performant systems in Java, PHP, and .NET across large-scale platforms. Delivered stable, high-volume features to production and collaborated with international teams.
Jan 1998 – Dec 2000
St. Jude Medical Sweden
Unix System Administrator
Sweden
Managed SUN Solaris systems and administered engineering tools like ClearCase and PTC Pro/Engineer. Supported a reliable infrastructure environment for product development and production teams.
1997 – 1999
ICL AB
Helpdesk Technician
Sweden
Provided on-site and remote support for personal computer users. Solved hardware and software issues, ensuring continuity for business operations and end-user productivity.