Helga Guðrún óskarsdóttir
About Helga Guðrún óskarsdóttir
Helga Guðrún óskarsdóttir is an Engineering Manager with extensive experience in various roles within the technology sector. She has worked at companies such as Men&Mice, CCP, and BlueCat, and holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Iceland.
Current Role at BlueCat
Helga Guðrún óskarsdóttir serves as an Engineering Manager at BlueCat, a position she has held since 2023. Her role is based in Iceland and operates in a hybrid work environment. In this capacity, she oversees engineering projects and manages teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Previous Experience at Men&Mice
Before joining BlueCat, Helga worked as an Engineering Manager at Men&Mice from 2022 to 2023. During her tenure, she contributed to the development and management of engineering projects, enhancing the company's operational capabilities in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Career at Handpoint Mobile POS
Helga held multiple positions at Handpoint Mobile POS, starting as a System Administrator from 2011 to 2013. She then progressed to Quality Assurance Engineer in 2013, followed by roles as Product Owner and Head of Development until 2015. Her experience at Handpoint encompassed various aspects of software development and project management.
Educational Background
Helga earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Háskóli Íslands, completing her studies in 2011. She then pursued a Master's degree in Software Engineering, which she achieved in 2014. Subsequently, she obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering from the same institution, completing her PhD in 2022.
Experience in Project Management
In addition to her engineering roles, Helga worked as a Project Manager at Activity Stream from 2017 to 2018. This position involved overseeing project timelines, coordinating team efforts, and ensuring project objectives were met effectively.