Bjarne Larsen
About Bjarne Larsen
Bjarne Larsen is the Global Manager of Training and Performance Services at Aker Solutions Drilling Technology, with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, particularly in engineering and management roles.
Title
Bjarne Larsen currently holds the title of Global Manager, Training and Performance Services at Aker Solutions Drilling Technology.
Current Position
Bjarne Larsen is employed at MHWirth as a Chief Engineer since 2015 in Houston, Texas. Additionally, he serves as an Advisor for Advanced Well Control at MHWirth starting from 2014. He is also the Global Manager, Training and Performance Services, at Aker Solutions Drilling Technology since 2011.
Previous Experience
Bjarne Larsen has an extensive background in the oil and gas industry, with key roles at Aker Solutions Drilling Technology. He served as an Advisor for Advanced Well Control and Technology/Innovation - Drilling Technologies from 2013 to 2014, Global Manager for Performance Management from 2009 to 2010, Development Manager in the R&D division from 2007 to 2009, and Technical Manager for control systems from 2003 to 2007. Larsen was also a Product Manager and Group Leader for DrillView control systems from 1996 to 2003.
Early Career
Larsen began his career at Norfass AS, where he worked as a Service & Sales Engineer for control systems from 1987 to 1991, followed by a role as Senior Engineer for fire and gas shutdown systems until 1993. He then founded and managed Idepro AS as Technical Manager for control systems until 1996.
Education and Expertise
Bjarne Larsen obtained a Bachelor's degree in microprocessor science from Agder University College, Grimstad Norway, from 1985 to 1987. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in maritime electronics and automation from Agder University College, Arendal Norway, from 1983 to 1985. Larsen's expertise extends to engineering, management, and problem-solving within the oil and gas industry.