Patrik Backman

Patrik Backman represents a strong combination of technical, community and business leadership. In Technology, Patrik has led a large part of MySQL AB's global engineering team to produce superior software products and has managed the company’s strategic technical alliance with SAP AG. At MySQL AB he also helped build new and expand existing user communities, and developed innovative community-based business models to drive new revenue to the company. In Business, Patrik has worked in Management Consulting and within the MySQL Management Team to solve complex business challenges to drive strong growth in international operations. Patrik holds a Masters of Science in Engineering from Helsinki University of Technology and a Master of Science in Finance from Hanken School of Economics.