Netadmin Appoints Ulf Engstrand as Director of Research & Development

Netadmin Systems, a provider of OSS/BSS solutions for fiber network operators, today announced the appointment of Ulf Engstrand as Director of Research & Development. Engstrand, promoted from Senior Product Manager, will lead product innovation strategy and R&D operations.

In his new role, Engstrand will oversee R&D initiatives and drive product evolution across the Netadmin Nine platform. The appointment reflects Netadmin's strategic focus on strengthening leadership to support growing customer demands and accelerating product development.

Engstrand brings deep technical expertise and product knowledge to the director-level position. As Senior Product Manager, he played a key role in advancing platform capabilities and shaping technical direction. His understanding of fiber network operations positions him to lead R&D efforts that deliver measurable customer value.

"Ulf has consistently demonstrated exceptional technical insight and a clear understanding of our customers' operational realities. His promotion to Director of R&D recognizes both his contributions to date and the leadership capacity he brings to this critical function. As we accelerate our vision for next-generation AI-driven service fulfillment and intelligent network management to deliver outstanding digital experiences, strong R&D leadership is essential."

Edward Rutgerson, CEO

Engstrand's priorities include advancing cloud-native architecture, enhanced integration capabilities, and support for industry standards such as TM Forum. He will work closely with Professional Services and Customer Care teams to ensure product development aligns with deployment requirements and customer feedback.

"I'm excited to take on this expanded role at a time when our industry is experiencing significant transformation. Our customers are building increasingly sophisticated fiber networks while managing growing service complexity. The R&D organization has a responsibility to ensure our platform evolves in ways that genuinely solve operational challenges and enable customer success."

Ulf Engstrand, Director of Research & Development.

The appointment is part of a broader organizational development initiative strengthening leadership across key functions. Netadmin's product roadmap emphasizes modular architecture, API-driven integration, and support for diverse business models—an approach that requires disciplined R&D leadership.

Engstrand will be based at Netadmin's headquarters in Sweden.

About Netadmin

Netadmin Systems delivers comprehensive OSS/BSS solutions for fiber network operators. Founded in 2004, the company provides purpose-built software that enables communication service providers to build, operate, and monetize their networks while delivering digital services to individuals, businesses, and communities. Netadmin serves customers across Europe and North America, supporting operators ranging from municipal networks to regional service providers.