Carl Palmquist · Stockholm · Booking projects
Independent product engineer. I design, build, and ship working software, solo. Available for short engagements with companies that want to test, prototype, or launch with AI without waiting six months for a roadmap slot.
What I do
From idea to deployed app in weeks, not quarters. Web apps, internal tools, AI-powered features. I write the code, you get the product.
Drop AI into your existing stack without a six-month migration. Document automation, search, agents, copilots. I work inside your repos and respect your conventions.
Interfaces, flows, and visual identity baked into the product, not stuck in Figma. Available as a standalone engagement or as part of a build.
Eight years in product. I decide what to cut, what to ship, what to skip. You pay for outcomes, not hours.
About
Eight years in product. Most recently at Epidemic Sound, where I built and scaled the Partner API from zero to ten million monthly users.
Now I split my time between my own products (Renofine, Produlog) and consulting engagements with teams that want to ship faster than their roadmap allows. AI-native, solo, opinionated.
Selected work
2026
Founder · Product · Engineering
SaaS for renovation projects, built solo. Live at renofine.com, in beta with homeowners and contractors. Multi-language, AI-translated material specs, project portfolio with structured cost tracking.
2026
Founder · Product · Engineering
Catalog automation for beauty, fashion, and FMCG. Turns supplier data into structured product catalogs without manual cleanup. Early prototype.
0 → 10M MAU
Product Manager · 2018 — 2025
Built and scaled the Partner API platform powering integrations across creator tools and editing software. Product, partnerships, and engineering coordination in one role.
How I work
I work directly with founders and product leads. No agency layers, no junior overhead, no week-long discovery phases. We agree on a clear outcome, I ship in iterations, you see real software in days.
Two to six weeks. Clear deliverable, fixed price, no scope creep.
Drop into your repo and ship features alongside your team. Best for prototypes, AI integrations, and unblocking specific problems.
Senior product judgement on what to build, what to cut, and how to position. Hourly or retainer.
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