Markus Amalthea Magnuson
Founder & Executive Director at Altruistic Agency- Claim this Profile
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Stefan Nilsson
Markus did an excellent job as a teaching assistant in my course on algorithms and data structures at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Not only did he perform all duties thoroughly and on time, he also took great care in communicating with his students. Markus did his job independently and needed very little guidance.
Håkan Waara
I've built digital constructs with Markus in countless contexts, and he's smart, creative, has both a broad and deep technical experience, and is always eager to solve tasks using best practices. He's also a fun and interesting guy to be around. :)
Anders Molander
Markus worked as web developer and tech lead in my Sales & Marcomm team at Propellerhead Software /Reason Studios. Markus is a super skilled and committed engineer, with a high sense of accountability. I can highly recommend Markus for projects that require deep technical knowledge in combination with a solution oriented, customer-focused mindset. On top of that, he is also fun to be around!
Stefan Nilsson
Markus did an excellent job as a teaching assistant in my course on algorithms and data structures at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Not only did he perform all duties thoroughly and on time, he also took great care in communicating with his students. Markus did his job independently and needed very little guidance.
Håkan Waara
I've built digital constructs with Markus in countless contexts, and he's smart, creative, has both a broad and deep technical experience, and is always eager to solve tasks using best practices. He's also a fun and interesting guy to be around. :)
Anders Molander
Markus worked as web developer and tech lead in my Sales & Marcomm team at Propellerhead Software /Reason Studios. Markus is a super skilled and committed engineer, with a high sense of accountability. I can highly recommend Markus for projects that require deep technical knowledge in combination with a solution oriented, customer-focused mindset. On top of that, he is also fun to be around!
Stefan Nilsson
Markus did an excellent job as a teaching assistant in my course on algorithms and data structures at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Not only did he perform all duties thoroughly and on time, he also took great care in communicating with his students. Markus did his job independently and needed very little guidance.
Håkan Waara
I've built digital constructs with Markus in countless contexts, and he's smart, creative, has both a broad and deep technical experience, and is always eager to solve tasks using best practices. He's also a fun and interesting guy to be around. :)
Anders Molander
Markus worked as web developer and tech lead in my Sales & Marcomm team at Propellerhead Software /Reason Studios. Markus is a super skilled and committed engineer, with a high sense of accountability. I can highly recommend Markus for projects that require deep technical knowledge in combination with a solution oriented, customer-focused mindset. On top of that, he is also fun to be around!
Stefan Nilsson
Markus did an excellent job as a teaching assistant in my course on algorithms and data structures at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Not only did he perform all duties thoroughly and on time, he also took great care in communicating with his students. Markus did his job independently and needed very little guidance.
Håkan Waara
I've built digital constructs with Markus in countless contexts, and he's smart, creative, has both a broad and deep technical experience, and is always eager to solve tasks using best practices. He's also a fun and interesting guy to be around. :)
Anders Molander
Markus worked as web developer and tech lead in my Sales & Marcomm team at Propellerhead Software /Reason Studios. Markus is a super skilled and committed engineer, with a high sense of accountability. I can highly recommend Markus for projects that require deep technical knowledge in combination with a solution oriented, customer-focused mindset. On top of that, he is also fun to be around!
Experience
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Altruistic Agency
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Netherlands
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & Executive Director
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Dec 2021 - Present
Founded the Altruistic Agency that provides free tech expertise for effective altruists. Founded the Altruistic Agency that provides free tech expertise for effective altruists.
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Polyscopic Works
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Software Development
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Founder
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Dec 2013 - Present
Founded the company Polyscopic Works that provides products and services in web, software, media, art, culture, and publishing. Founded the company Polyscopic Works that provides products and services in web, software, media, art, culture, and publishing.
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The Sci-Fi Agenda
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Netherlands
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Online Media
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Founder
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Feb 2016 - Present
I founded The Sci-Fi Agenda, an online publication specialising in science fiction film and television. I founded The Sci-Fi Agenda, an online publication specialising in science fiction film and television.
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Sibyl Publishing
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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Founder
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Oct 2016 - Present
I founded Sibyl Publishing that issues digital editions of important works from history through original restoration and editing. I founded Sibyl Publishing that issues digital editions of important works from history through original restoration and editing.
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Monsters of Film
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Stockholm Metropolitan Area
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Head of Short Films
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Mar 2021 - Present
I curate the short film programme at the genre film festival Monsters of Film. I curate the short film programme at the genre film festival Monsters of Film.
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International Film Festival Rotterdam
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Netherlands
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Movies and Sound Recording
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1 - 100 Employee
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Press Desk
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Jan 2023 - Feb 2023
I helped run the press desk at IFFR, managing contacts between filmmakers and the press, booking interviews, supporting accredited journalists, etc. I helped run the press desk at IFFR, managing contacts between filmmakers and the press, booking interviews, supporting accredited journalists, etc.
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Global Challenges Foundation
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Sweden
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Web Developer
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Aug 2010 - Mar 2022
I did regular freelance work in web development and tech support for the Global Challenges Foundation whose goal is to increase awareness of global catastrophic risks while searching for the governance that can decrease them. I did regular freelance work in web development and tech support for the Global Challenges Foundation whose goal is to increase awareness of global catastrophic risks while searching for the governance that can decrease them.
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Labelcaster
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Sweden
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Musicians
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Software Engineer
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Nov 2021 - Feb 2022
Freelance web development for the startup Labelcaster that lets anyone start and run a music label. Freelance web development for the startup Labelcaster that lets anyone start and run a music label.
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Spotterfish
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Sweden
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Software Engineer
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Jun 2020 - Jan 2022
I did full-stack web development for the startup Spotterfish which provides virtual screening rooms for post-production teams. I did full-stack web development for the startup Spotterfish which provides virtual screening rooms for post-production teams.
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5 Monkeys
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Sweden
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Software Engineer
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Feb 2019 - Nov 2021
I helped build websites for various customers such as Universal Music Group, MTR Express, EQT Ventures, and Reason Studios (formerly Propellerhead Software), mostly focusing on backend development in Python and Django. I helped build websites for various customers such as Universal Music Group, MTR Express, EQT Ventures, and Reason Studios (formerly Propellerhead Software), mostly focusing on backend development in Python and Django.
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
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Sweden
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2020 - Jun 2021
Teaching Assistant in the courses: • Fundamentals of Computer Science • Fundamentals of Programming Teaching Assistant in the courses: • Fundamentals of Computer Science • Fundamentals of Programming
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Stockholm International Film Festival
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Sweden
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Writer
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Sep 2010 - Oct 2017
Throughout the years I've contributed to the film programme and catalogue on many occasions, in the form of interviews, film reviews, director biographies, and reporting. Throughout the years I've contributed to the film programme and catalogue on many occasions, in the form of interviews, film reviews, director biographies, and reporting.
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Reason Studios
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Sweden
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Web Developer
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May 2012 - Aug 2017
I was the tech lead and main developer in the marketing department where I wrote new features for – as well as optimised and maintained – the website, e-commerce platform, marketing automation system, and general web infrastructure. I was the tech lead and main developer in the marketing department where I wrote new features for – as well as optimised and maintained – the website, e-commerce platform, marketing automation system, and general web infrastructure.
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Nattlek
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Stockholm Metropolitan Area
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Co-Founder
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Aug 2007 - Dec 2015
Co-founded the film production company Nattlek ("Night Games" after the Mai Zetterling film) where I worked as a screenwriter, director, cinematographer, editor, and film score composer, mostly in stop-motion animation. Co-founded the film production company Nattlek ("Night Games" after the Mai Zetterling film) where I worked as a screenwriter, director, cinematographer, editor, and film score composer, mostly in stop-motion animation.
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Mozilla
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Contributor
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2007 - May 2013
Wrote code, did QA, and localised content, for the Camino and Firefox browsers, and various Mozilla Europe projects. Go to the URL "about:credits" in Firefox you'll find my name, also etched into a monument at the Mozilla HQ in San Francisco. Wrote code, did QA, and localised content, for the Camino and Firefox browsers, and various Mozilla Europe projects. Go to the URL "about:credits" in Firefox you'll find my name, also etched into a monument at the Mozilla HQ in San Francisco.
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Education
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Master of Science - MS, Engineering Physics -
Stockholm University
Master of Arts - MA, Cinema Studies -
Stockholm University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Cinema Studies -
Stockholm University
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University of Gothenburg
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Forsa folkhögskola
Cultural Entrepreneurship -
Forsa folkhögskola
Short Film Production