”Jag arbetade med Stephen som underkonsult under 2012 och 2013 inom områden som tester och projektledning. Stephen är en mycket påläst, kunnig, social och trevlig person som är ett rent nöje att arbeta med. Han lyssnar in synpunkter från sin omgivning, ger ansvar och är inte rädd för att kavla upp ärmarna och ta tag i utmaningar. Jag skulle gladeligen arbeta tillsammans med Stephen igen närhelst tillfälle ges.”
— Joacim Melin, var Stephens kund
”Jag har arbetet nära Stephen och uppskattar verkligen hans personlighet, engagemang och hängivenhet. En av Stephens absoluta styrkor är att han arbetar strukturerat och metodiskt. Hans långa erfarenhet inom projektledning och liknande områden har varit till stor hjälp i vårt gemensamma arbete.”
— Robert Klintefelt, Quality Assurance Manager, CompuGroup Medical Sweden AB, jobbade direkt med Stephen på CGM SE
”Stephen is an easygoing and open person and the same time a very focused and engaging individual. He has the ability to see ”the bigger picture” and consequently what is important in order to achieve his goals. Stephen is a very rewarding and interesting sparring partner to have at ones side when it comes to both financial and operational issues. Working with Stephen has been a true pleasure and i look forward to do so again.”
— Tommy Ekenberg, IT controller, SLL, jobbade med Stephen på SLL
”Stephen is a very experienced project manager in the areas of IT development and IT security. He is a skilled workshop leader and is known for his inspiring speeches for project staff as well as management teams. As a person Stephen is driven, fast and energetic. He is much appreciated as a leader for his focus on achieving results, as well as for his sense of humour and easy going personality. Stephen has also been engaged as a strategist and investigatro in complex contexts. I can really recommend Stephen as a project manager who really gets the management attention and focusses on his project’s result.”
— Eva Clavin, Manager, Cybercom Sweden East, var Stephens chef på Cybercom
”Stephen is a driven and committed leader. He is focused on the given objectives but also has the ability to look ahead and to pursue goals of a greater good his his organisation. On top of that, he is also a really friendly and caring person.”
— Arnold Johansson, Sr Consultant, Redpill Linpro, var anställd på ett annat företag och jobbade med Stephen på SLL
”Stephen är en modig, förändringsbenägen och analytisk ledare på Stockholms läns landstings IT–avdelning. I den föränderliga värld som råder där har Stephen kämpat för tydlighet, ordning och framför allt beslutsamhet när det lidit brist på struktur och organisation.”
— Tomas Lithner, Head of Business Area Health Partner, Softronic, var konsult eller frilansare för Stephen på SLL
”Stephen was one of the most dedicated professionals through his work at SLL. Stephen is not only an independent and perfectly organized programmer but also an inspiring employee. Stephen is an intelligent and achievement oriented, a person you can trust when you want to be sure that important tasks will be completed in a systematic and precise way. Is ready to deal with difficult situations and solve the problems on time.”
— Henrik Johansson, Business Unit Manager, Cybercom, var konsult eller frilansare för Stephen på SLL
”Stephen är en mycket driven person som får saker gjorda. Han är en mycket bra kapten som styr skeppet i den riktningen som är satt även i svåra vatten. Förutom det är han lyhörd, positiv och en kompetent ledare.”
— Henrik Roos, Teknisk Testledare, Stockholms läns landsting, var anställd på ett annat företag och jobbade med Stephen på SLL
”Stephen is an ardent visionary and a driven doer combined into one. I worked with Stephen for over a year and have on several occassions witnessed his dedicated to his work and and how he with a fearless mindset constantly tries to find new ways instead of just accepting status quo.”
— Fredrik Johansson, Konsultchef, Softronic, var anställd på ett annat företag och jobbade med Stephen på SLL
”Stephen is very committed and manages both projects and organizations in a highly professional manner. He has a great sense of humour and finds solutions where everybody else sees problems. In short, he is one of the best I have had the pleasure to work with.”
— Cathy Lewis, Project Management Consultant, Pygmalion AB, var anställd på ett annat företag och jobbade med Stephen på SLL
”About Stephen, there is no single word to describe this man, I have worked with him on several occasions (short and long-term assignments) and Stephen is one of those people that will be remembered for his passion and desire to push the extra step to reach the goal. His passion is IT and technology. To be noted is that he is also the one that can take the stage and don’t back out, he is a natural leader. Give him the resources and you will be amazed what he can do! (Stephen sees opportunities where most people see problems). My very best recommendations”
— Lars Norrbrand, QA Project manager & Design Consultant, Cybercom Sweden East AB, var konsult eller frilansare för Stephen på SLL
”Stephen is goal-oriented and deliver results. He has good industry knowledge, and pursues a holistic approach and not get stuck on details. He understands the importance of structure and place great emphasis on communication.”
— Daniel Andersson, Chief IT architect, Stockholm County council, jobbade med Stephen på SLL
”Stephen is a truly dedicated and very professional project manager. He always saw the grand picture of the project and managed to get things done on time and with highest quality. I highly recommend Stephen to manage any project.”
— Hans-Erik Eskils, Project manager, Cybercom Group, jobbade direkt med Stephen på SLL
”He is extremly good at ensuring that tasks are carried out, and he is a man of his word. If he gives you a promice, he ensures that he keeps that promice. And he is no stranger to try out new way’s of reaching the goal, as long as it serves the cause. He has a great part in why the integration services works so well as they do within SLL”
— Peter Burell, Servicemanager for the EDI-Service, Stockholm County Council, jobbade direkt med Stephen på SLL
”Stephen is a goal oriented entreprenour within an industry that strongly needs new visions and ideas. Good communicator with a good sense of humour.”
— Laith Al-Hashimi, Managing Director & Partner, Sirocco, var konsult eller frilansare för Stephen på SLL
”Stephen Barkár is a highly committed and very strong professional in his area, both technically and business wise. He is a very positive person that always see new opportunities. I enjoyed very much working with Stephen at SLL-IT.”
— Bardia Shakeri, Chef IT, Administrativa system, Stockholms läns landsting, jobbade med Stephen på SLL
”Stephen is driven by the fact of doing a good job, making a difference, see the whole picture and stick to it, even when it gets rough!”
— Anders Ferrari, Project Manager, Modul 1, var konsult eller frilansare för Stephen på SLL-IT
”Stephen is highly technical, but also very competent in economic affairs. He has a good overall understanding of organizational dynamics. He is also talented in building up pleasant atmospheres among groups he belongs to. He is always trying to find positive natures within colleagues he interacts and doing his best to encourage them. It appeared to me that his greatest focus was integration of complicated medical IT environments but even of co-workers involved. He is also a devoted father and I am truly touched by his warm thoughts toward his family. This proves his humane nature which is highly desirable of a person who manages a group of people.”
— Miyuki Arnqvist, Database Consultant, TRIII, var anställd på ett annat företag och jobbade med Stephen på SLL-IT