Anders Hovmöller
Coding Software Architect at Dryft
Stockholm County, Sweden
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Top SchoolAnders Hovmöller is a Coding Software Architect based in Stockholm with 15 years of experience building resilient backend systems and test automation tooling. He has a long track record from roles at TriOptima and now Dryft, combining deep hands‑on engineering with architectural leadership. Anders is an active open‑source contributor to notable Python testing projects like freezegun and mutmut, where he improved core APIs, performance, and mutation-testing capabilities. He specializes in making complex test suites reliable and fast, with a practical focus on AST‑level tooling and edge-case bug fixes. A self-described proud KTH dropout, he blends unconventional thinking with robust engineering discipline. He prefers direct contact by email, which reflects his pragmatic, results-oriented communication style.
15 years of coding experience
20 years of employment as a software developer
Proud drop out, Computer Engineering, Proud drop out, Computer Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Stackoverflow
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Github Skills (18)
pytest10
python10
testing10
mutation-testing10
api-design9
abstract-syntax-tree9
test-automation9
refactoring8
performance-optimization8
cloudkit6
ansi-escape6
xcode6
iso6
django6
git6
Programming languages (32)
Github contributions (5)
boxed/mutmut
Nov 2016 - Dec 2022
Mutation testing system
Role in this project:
Back-end Developer & Test Automation Engineer
Back-end Developer & Test Automation EngineerContributions:17 reviews, 307 commits, 110 PRs in 6 years 2 months
Contributions summary:Anders's commits primarily focused on enhancing the functionality of the mutation testing system, `mutmut`. They added features to count mutations, index them for selective application, and introduce mutations for different data types like floats, boolean literals, and other operators. The user also implemented advanced AST level callbacks for increased flexibility. Their work significantly expanded the capabilities of the core mutation engine and test functionality of the project.
pythonmutationmutation-testingtestingsystem-testing
spulec/freezegun
Sep 2018 - Aug 2022
Let your Python tests travel through time
Role in this project:Back-end Developer / Test Automation Engineer
Back-end Developer / Test Automation EngineerContributions:5 reviews, 74 commits, 66 PRs in 3 years 11 months
Contributions summary:Anders primarily focused on improving the functionality and performance of the `freezegun` library, a Python package designed for time manipulation in testing. They addressed multiple issues related to nested freezes, performance, and stack frame access. Their contributions included code refactoring, optimization, and bug fixes, specifically targeting areas within the core API and test suite of the project. Additionally, the user enhanced test coverage and improved the overall robustness of the library.
pythontestingtravelletpython-tests
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