The people behind the technology
At Solution Seeker, we come to work every day because we want to figure out new ways of turning data into value.
People
People in all locations
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Anders Sandnes
Anders is our Principal Data Scientist and machine learning expert, and is responsible for our internal knowledge sharing. He holds an MSc from Engineering Cybernetics at NTNU with specialization in optimization. He has been working at Solution Seeker since its inception. Anders has more than 15 years of snowskate experience!
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Stine Torsdatter Ursin-Holm
Stine is our Chief People Officer with responsibility for company culture, talent and team development. Stine holds an MSc from Industrial Economics at NTNU with specialization in optimization, and is currently the product owner of the software development team. Stine loves running, crossfitting and is the most dedicated beach-bum in our team.
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Anders Wenhaug
Anders works with GPU computing, databases and software performance optimization. He holds an MSc. in Computer Science from NTNU on the topic of load balancing of applications on heterogeneous systems. Anders loves remote controlled vehicles and vessels, and builds his own drones. He is also an enthusiastic golfer.
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Sheri Shamlou
Sheri is a board member, and as our former CCO, she is an important advisor for the company's commercial strategy. She holds an MSc from Industrial Economics at NTNU with specialization in optimization, and has previous experience as a management consultant at Arkwright. Sheri is an avid yogi, a dedicated book-worm and loves heated discussions about the state of world affairs.
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Hanne Gjerstad Folde
Hanne is a data scientist and spends her days digging into production data, analyzing, understanding and explaining various phenomena. She holds a MSc in Petroleum Engineering from NTNU, with specialization in production and additional courses in computer science. A Bergen native, she loves to talk, knit and go mountain hiking.
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Vidar Gunnerud
Vidar is the CEO and main founder of Solution Seeker, holding a PhD from Engineering Cybernetics at NTNU on optimization. Prior to founding Solution Seeker, he managed the short-term production optimization project at the Center for Integrated Operations in the Petroleum Industry at NTNU. Vidar spends his time on spy-series and airplane trivia when he is not at the office.
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Vegard Ystenæs
Vegard is the CFO, and in charge of the company's financials. He holds a MSc from Industrial Economics at NTNU, and has broad management experience from one of the largest construction companies in Norway. In his previous position, he was responsible of over 400 employees and a turnover of NOK 1.1 billion. Vegard enjoys cars, boat life, skiing and time with family and friends.
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Vidar Uglane
Vidar is the COO, and responsible for delivery of customer projects. He holds an MSc from Industrial Economics at NTNU with specialization in optimization, and has previous experience as a management consultant at McKinsey. Vidar loves football and running, currently holding the company half-marathon record.
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Guilherme Kessler
Guilherme runs our operations in Brazil and works alongside the Norwegian team on international projects and funding mechanisms. He holds an MSc in Business Administration by the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) and a Law Degree from University of Sao Paulo. Gui is a sauna addict and enjoys running, playing tennis and traveling to unconventional destinations.
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Bjarne Grimstad
Bjarne is the CTO and leads the research and software development activities. He holds a PhD from Engineering Cybernetics at NTNU on mathematical optimization, and has previously performed research for BP and worked as a Senior Engineer at FMC Technologies. Bjarne loves climbing, watching Japanese cartoons, and trying out new restaurants in Oslo and abroad.
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Mathilde Hotvedt Wekre
Mathilde is a part of the Data Science team and leads the development efforts on our data-driven virtual flow metering solution. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Cybernetics at NTNU on hybrid AI virtual flow metering. Mathilde spends her free time juggling her many hobbies, among these singing in a choir, knitting, foraging mushrooms, and trekking in the Norwegian mountains.
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Ole Jørgen Brønner
Ole Jørgen is a full-stack web-developer, contributing to our entire stack from databases to the front-end graphical user interface. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from NTNU, and has previously worked 4 years as a developer at Tripletex. Outside the office Ole Jørgen spends his time bouldering, or practicing juggling on a slackline.
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Knut Viljar Hilstad
Knut Viljar is a data scientist at Solution Seeker. He holds an MSc in Industrial Economics from NTNU in Trondheim specializing in optimization, and has taken additional courses in mathematics and statistics. Knut Viljar enjoys climbing, skiing and reading. One of his favorite books are The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway.
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Danielle Monteiro
Danielle is a data scientist at Solution Seeker and one of the first Rio's team members. She is a Petroleum Engineer and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Operations Research at UFRJ, specializing in petroleum production optimization problems. From Rio de Janeiro, Danielle loves the beach, training CrossFit, and going out with friends.
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Kristoffer Nesland
Kristoffer is a part of our data science team. He holds an MSC in Mechanical Engineering from NTNU in Trondheim specializing in Robotics and Automation, and has taken additional computer science courses. Kristoffer usually keeps a high pace, and enjoys activities like mountain biking, orienteering and cross-country skiing.
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Christine Foss Sjulstad
Christine has joined our team as a Data Scientist. She holds an MSc in Industrial Economics and Technology Management at NTNU, specializing in artificial intelligence and optimization. Christine is a nerdy enthusiast, holding the company record in the number of viewings of the Harry Potter movie series and being a sucker for Pokémon.
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Ingrid Iversen
Ingrid is our Office Manager. She has studied economics and business administration at BI Norwegian Business School, specializing in HR. As a true Bergen native she loves mountain hiking, downhill skiing and traveling to sunny destinations.
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Jens Nikolai Alfsen
Jens has joined our team as a developer. He holds a masters degree in Engineering & ICT at NTNU, specializing in Marine Cybernetics and AI. When it's time for leisure, Jens prefers board sports like snowboarding and surfing, playing chess or watching the science fiction sitcom Rick and Morty.
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Anine Ahlsand
Anine is a part of our Data Science team. She holds an MSc in Engineering and ICT from NTNU in Trondheim, specializing in biomechanics and artificial intelligence. Besides her passion for innovation and technology, she loves adventures, and seeks mountains, skiing and climbing whenever she can.
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Tor Hedin Brønner
Tor Hedin is a front-end developer at Solution Seeker. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from UiO. Tor Hedin's favorite activities are open source coding and vegan cooking. His signature dish is Lentil Curry with fried rice.
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Sofie Lia
Sofie recently joined our Data Science team. She holds an MSc in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology from NTNU with a specialization within process control and optimization. Outside the office Sofie loves to work out and spend time with family and friends.
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Rafael Bernardelli
Rafael is a developer at Solution Seeker. He is an Electronics Engineer and holds a MSc in Computer Engineering, specializing in GPU-accelerated ray tracing for optical instrumentation. He has newly relocated to Rio de Janeiro and is deeply enchanted by the city. He’s also a political enthusiast and has quite a green thumb.
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Tor Istvan Stadler Kjetså
Tor holds a MSc in Cybernetics and Robotics from NTNU, specializing in real-time systems. He is a Linux devotee and enjoys automating tasks that takes more time to automate than to do. Tor is an active person and spends much time running, skiing or finding new activities, though the preferred sport is football. Tor also enjoys fantasy books and metal concerts.
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Frida Bjørnstad Konow
Frida is one of the newest additions to the Data Science team. She hold an MSc in Industrial Chemistry from NTNU, with a specialization in optimization and control. She did her master thesis about reinforcement learning in real-time optimization from Vancouver as a part of the UBC Data Analytics and Intelligent Systems lab. Outside the office she loves to run and ski.
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Bjørn-Erik Dale
Bjørn-Erik is Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, with particular focus on strategic partnerships and corporate development. He has over ten years’ experience as strategic and financial advisor to leading international oilfield service and technology companies. He holds an MSc from Industrial Economics NTNU specialized in computer science, optimization and mathematical finance.
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Bjarne Foss
Bjarne is co-founder and board member, and an advisor on our technical development. As Vice President of Research, and previously a professor at the department of Engineering Cybernetics at NTNU, he holds extensive knowledge on control and optimization theory. Bjarne is a foodie and loves spending time at his cabin.
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Anders Aune
Anders is board member and advisor on business development and strategy. He has broad experience in managing tech startups, and has been project manager of more than 80 commercialization projects in his time at NTNU TTO.
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Sr. Bacon Gunnerud
Bacon enjoys lifting weights, chewing on his teddy bear and hiking.
