Summary
Leith Hobson is a consulting engineer based in Gothenburg with eight years of hands-on experience building software and securing automotive systems. Currently split between consulting at EDAG Group and cyber security engineering at Volvo Cars, he blends software development, DevOps practices and security-minded engineering for complex, safety-critical projects. He holds a BSc in Computer Software Engineering and is pursuing a master’s in Information Systems, reflecting a strong mix of practical engineering and systems-level thinking. Past roles at Chalmers Teknologkonsulter and Acumen Software show progression from developer to senior consultant and DevOps specialist, while ongoing student engineering work indicates a commitment to continuous learning and academia-industry collaboration. Notably, his career path includes both embedded/electrical foundations and high-level software delivery, enabling him to bridge hardware-aware development with cloud and operational concerns.
8 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Matric, High School, Matric, Matric, High School, Matric at St Andrew's College, Grahamstown
Masters in Information Systems, Informatics, Masters in Information Systems, Informatics at Lund University School of Economics and Management
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Software Engineering, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Software Engineering at University of Gothenburg
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 1st year, Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 1st year at Stellenbosch University/Universiteit Stellenbosch
English, Swedish