Alwin Bakkenes — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Currently Head of Software Engineering at Volvo Cars
Leads technology and business teams globally
Previously served as CEO for a venture capital-driven startup
Held executive officer position for a NYSE-listed corporation
Focuses on Volvo Cars' ambition to become a fully electric car maker by 2030
Oversees an in-house technology stack developed in partnership with Google, Zenseact, and NVIDIA

Biography

Alwin Bakkenes is the Head of Software Engineering at Volvo Cars, where he leads technology and business teams across the globe. In this role, he contributes to Volvo Cars' strategic direction of shaping the future of mobility, focusing on delivering personal, sustainable, and safe transportation solutions for customers. This includes the company's ambition to become a fully electric car maker by 2030 and its commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2040.