Jostein Kolbu
About Jostein Kolbu
Jostein Kolbu is a Senior Manager at Aker Solutions, specializing in subsea compression and plant layout, with a background in engineering and technology qualification.
Current Position at Aker Solutions
Jostein Kolbu currently holds the position of Senior Manager for Subsea Compression & Plant Layout at Aker Solutions. He has been in this role since 2020, operating within the Greater Oslo Region. As part of his responsibilities, Kolbu leads a team of specialist engineers focusing on system, process, and layout engineering for subsea processing and compression plants. He is tasked with steering product technology strategy and fostering innovation within the subsea process products domain.
Project Involvement: Jansz-Io Subsea Compression
In addition to his primary role, Jostein Kolbu serves as the Technology Qualification Manager for the Jansz-Io subsea compression project. He has been engaged in this role since 2018, contributing his expertise to the project's technology qualification processes. This position involves significant work in research and development, overseeing studies, and orchestrating technology qualification activities.
Educational Background: University of California, Berkeley
Jostein Kolbu expanded his academic horizons by attending the University of California, Berkeley. He studied at this prestigious institution from 2000 to 2001. The year spent at Berkeley contributed to his comprehensive understanding and approach to engineering practices.
Academic Credentials from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Jostein Kolbu attained his Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree, also known as Sivilingeniør, from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He studied at NTNU from 1995 to 2001, dedicating six years to intensive learning and specialization in engineering. This academic experience laid a robust foundation for his subsequent professional achievements.
Early Education: Porsgrunn Videregående Skole
Jostein Kolbu began his educational journey at Porsgrunn Videregående Skole, where he completed his upper secondary education. He studied there from 1991 to 1994, spending three years accumulating the foundational knowledge that would support his future academic and professional pursuits.