Daniel Melin

“Daniel is a true expert on procuring software for the public sector. His input and advice on specialist issues in this area has long been invaluable to FSFE and others working to improve the way in which public bodies acquire software. For years, he has been instrumental in shaping the rules that let the public sector enjoy the full advantages of Free & Open Source Software (FOSS). To my knowledge, he was the first person in Europe to build a national framework agreement for procuring FOSS. In the course of this work, he developed several new and important ways for public bodies to systematically assess FOSS solutions. He has also been the main driver in making Sweden's software procurement truly standards-based. If procurement professionals throughout Europe adopted the practices he has created, the public sector (and the taxpayers) would be much better off. In his likeable, smart and concise way, Daniel cuts through the tangle of the public procurement discussion like a knife through butter. In many cases he has already implemented reforms that others are only beginning to consider. He is highly professional, focused, and an excellent communicator. ”

“Daniel combines the skills of an experienced project manager, delivery on time, focus on project budget and focus on the main issues of problem solving with an extensive knowledge of the legislation and caselaw concerning public procurement. He is well avare of both the material and procedural aspects of public procurement.”