01Introduction
MARTIN RAVN
Research • Leadership • Engineering
Career
Professional Journey
A career shaped by engineering depth, entrepreneurial leadership, and a commitment to measurable industrial transformation.
2017 – Present
GELITA
Analyst / Engineer / Department Manager / Deputy Production Manager / Lead Digitalisation Engineer
A continuous progression from hands-on engineering through production leadership to digital transformation — spanning production engineering, process optimization, data analytics, digitalisation, AI, automation, business intelligence, team leadership, and continuous improvement.
- Operational lead for automation development, engineering documentation, work orders and implementation of full process automation.
- Developed the first fully automated control system using chained MVDA/TA models for a large-scale production process, significantly increasing production capacity.
- Developed an automated tank group balancing system to improve process yield and operational efficiency.
- Lead engineer responsible for expansion and optimization of extraction systems.
- Deputy Production Manager supporting department management and production capacity improvements.
- Led digitalisation initiatives and implementation of Lean and 5S across the department.
- Optimized team organization and resource allocation to increase competence, flexibility and operational performance.
- Developed an automated workforce scheduling model based on production demand, resource availability and operational balance.
2026 Q2 – Present
VO Solutions AB
Founder & CEO
VO Solutions consists of three business areas:
Comparison & Booking Platforms
Building and operating digital comparison and booking platforms. We currently own a growing marketplace brand that is profitable and continues to expand.
E-commerce
Developing specialized online stores. Our first commercial launch has already secured its initial customer contract.
Research & Development
Driving long-term innovation projects in AI, mathematics, engineering and digital platforms. Multiple research collaborations and development initiatives are already active.
2026 Q1 – Present
Verkstadsoffert.se
Founder
Created and launched a digital marketplace connecting vehicle owners with professional workshops through intelligent comparison, quotation and booking solutions. The platform continues to expand with new workshops and customers.
2012 – 2017
Fagerström Industrikonsult
Project Leader / Calculation Engineer
Advanced process engineering, industrial simulations, automation and multidisciplinary engineering projects across demanding industrial environments.
- Automated project data generation and high-standard engineering documentation for AVEVA Germany.
- Developed and solved the flow balance for a large-scale integrated process model for a Chinese nuclear power plant spanning multiple interconnected process stages.
- Resolved a critical engineering failure in a large-scale multi-building flue gas handling system at Stena Aluminium.
- Worked across advanced process engineering, industrial simulations, automation and multidisciplinary engineering projects.
2011 – 2012
Ravn Distribution
Lead Machine Operator
Led machine operations in a fast-paced production environment, ensuring consistent output quality, equipment reliability, and efficient workflow coordination.
Education
Master of Science
Engineering Physics
Certificates in Applied Mathematics and Physics
Outcomes
Creating Measurable Impact
Delivering tangible results across industrial engineering, digital transformation, and organizational leadership.
50+
Large Industrial Projects
Complex engineering engagements delivered from analysis through implementation
15+ Years
Leadership Experience
Leading teams and departments in demanding industrial environments
Multi-site
Digital Transformation
Organization-wide technology programs spanning production and enterprise systems
End-to-end
Automation
From concept and modelling through deployment on the shop floor
Production-scale
Mathematical Models
Rigorous models applied to real operational and capacity challenges
Measurable
Production Optimization
Efficiency gains through data-driven process and workflow improvement
Enterprise
Data Platforms
Business intelligence and analytics infrastructure for leadership visibility
Custom-built
Software Solutions
Purpose-built applications bridging engineering needs and operations
The greatest technology is not the software we build. It is the people who become capable of building an even better future because of it.
Martin Ravn