Volvo Group Connected Solutions

Can ArchUnit be a safeComplex software projects tend to grow increasingly chaotic over time. We are not living in a perfect world where relations between the entities that compose its logic and/or facilitate communication with the outside world are consistent. While looking into understanding hexagonal architecture as a candidate for one of our newer components for my team, I realized that the rules within it can be expressed as simple constraints. I started to investigate tools to provide that functionality. This is what I found and how we use it in the team. ty net for complex projects? Read the full article here

Finally, it seems that everyone has caught up and AI is everywhere. Or, at the very least, everyone is talking about it. AI technology, although not that recent, has reached large scale commercial viability and is now evolving rapidly. Every week new AI based tools pop up and everyone is locked into this increasingly challenging game of catch up. Well, I have identified some areas where AI assistance will be of particular help in software development. Read the full article here.

Generative AI, exemplified by tools like ChatGPT, has revolutionized content creation, offering unprecedented capabilities in art, writing, and more. Yet, this AI revolution brings cybersecurity concerns, particularly in handling sensitive information. Developers must navigate ethical use, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with company directives. As governments worldwide seek to regulate AI’s ethical use, companies must be cautious, using open services for inspiration and approved third-party services for sensitive tasks. Read the full article here

As a Data Scientiest at Volvo Group Connected Solutions, I leverage telematics data to address the Catch 22 dilemma in electric truck charging infrastructure. By analyzing data from fleet management systems, we identify patterns in truck behavior, such as daily mileage and stop durations, to predict the feasibility of electrification for different truck types. This analysis informs the strategic placement of charging stations, ensuring that electric trucks can operate efficiently and without range anxiety. Our goal is to create a robust, publicly available charging network that supports the transition to emission-free vehicles. Read the full article here.

Kingbolt emerged as a solution to a need for a unified design direction across digital products. It now stands as the official design system for several digital services, providing a cohesive framework for UI design and development. The system caters to both developers and designers, facilitating seamless collaboration and efficient workflows. This article is about how we created this design system. Read the full article here.

Strategic foresight is essential for anticipating and shaping the future, especially with AI’s rapid advancement. As a Senior Foresight Manager at Volvo Group Connected Solutions Innovation Lab, I apply this approach to understand trends and plan for uncertainties. AI, a significant trend, is transforming operations and decision-making processes. Multinational corporations use strategic foresight to stay ahead, adapting to AI’s dynamic changes. The debate on AI’s ethical development is crucial, yet lacks public engagement, risking societal pushback and missed opportunities. Strategic foresight is our compass in the AI-driven transformation, ensuring we thrive in the future. Read the full article here

Kingbolt, our inhouse design system and official design system for Customer Connect, ensures consistent and user-friendly digital products. It serves as a single source of truth for UI design and development, supporting multiple brands with unique colors, typography, and icons. This is a deep dive in how we achieved coherent design across multiple building blocks. Read the full article here.

The automotive industry is undergoing a significant shift towards electric vehicles, presenting challenges such as finding available charging stations for heavy-duty electric trucks amidst busy delivery schedules. To address this, Volvo Group Connected Solutions’ Innovation Lab launched a pilot project in 2019, which evolved into a charging service integrated into the Volvo Connect platform by October 2023. Read the full article here