Welcome to informerad.se
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informerad.se is a blog dedicated to exploring and discussing artificial intelligence, data, information, facts, and how these elements shape our society. We live in an era where data has become an invaluable resource, not least in the public sector, yet we still tap into only a fraction of its potential. Better understanding and use of data can lead to significant improvements, particularly in healthcare. This blog is run by Johan Åhlén.
Please note that the content of this blog reflects my personal opinions and in no way represents my employer.
Who is Johan Åhlén?
My name is Johan Åhlén, and I run informerad.se. I work as the Chief Data & Analytics Officer for Region Skåne. With over 25 years of experience in creating value from data, I am passionate about sharing my insights and experiences.
My role involves being responsible for maximizing the value of Region Skåne’s data, and I see enormous potential in how AI can support healthcare and our other operations. This includes working with people, processes, and technical solutions. I have held leadership roles as well as more technical positions.
I have been involved in many innovation projects. I worked on the 1995 World Championships in Athletics in Gothenburg, which was the largest event in the world that year. We had a huge amount of data to collect and process. I won an Innovation Cup award for my solution. Later, my company attracted major clients such as Volvo and SKF.
Since then, I have worked on projects including a 3D computer mouse, a robot for algorithmic stock trading, and various data analysis and decision support initiatives.
Selected by Techworld / Computer Sweden as one of the best developers in Sweden.
Frequent conference speaker and technical writer.
Co-founder of the PASS SQLRally Nordic Conference, one of the largest SQL Server conferences in the world.
Recipient of the Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) Award.
My topics
This blog focuses on several central themes:
Artificial Intelligence (AI): Exploration of AI technologies, their applications, and future potential.
Data and facts: The importance of data in today’s society and how it can be used effectively to drive innovation and improve decision-making.
Society: How accurate information and data influence our understanding of the world and contribute to informed decisions.
Healthcare: A special focus on how AI and data analysis can improve the healthcare sector, free up time for healthcare professionals, and contribute to more sustainable working methods.
In the Nationella Planeringsstödet 2024 from the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen), it states:
Our analysis shows that it may be difficult to meet future healthcare needs with today’s working methods.
Furthermore, future forecasts from both the Swedish Statistics Authority (SCB) and the Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) show that “the shortage of licensed healthcare professionals will persist or even increase until 2035.”
These insights underscore the need to change and develop our working methods in healthcare, where the use of AI can play a significant role in addressing upcoming challenges.
Target group
informerad.se is aimed at AI enthusiasts, healthcare professionals, data analysts, and anyone interested in how data and AI can be used to improve our society. I strive to provide valuable insights, practical advice, and inspiring examples to help readers leverage data and AI in their everyday lives.
Purpose and Goals
The purpose of informerad.se is to be a reliable source of knowledge and inspiration about AI, data, and their applications. By sharing my experiences, I hope to help foster a better understanding of how we can use these technologies to create a better society. The goal is to provide explanatory articles, current news, and interviews with interesting people in the field.
Isaac Asimov once noted:
The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.
This quote captures the essence of our challenge: not just collecting data and technical knowledge, but also using it in a wise and sustainable way.
Thank you for visiting informerad.se. I look forward to sharing this journey with you and exploring the possibilities AI and data analysis can offer.
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