Kristofer Tingdahl
About Kristofer Tingdahl
Kristofer Tingdahl is an Engineering Director in Information Systems at Canonical, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in software development and management, having held various roles at dGB Earth Sciences and Sigmax, and he holds a PhD in Marine Geology from the University of Gothenburg.
Work at Canonical
Currently, Kristofer Tingdahl serves as the Engineering Director of Information Systems at Canonical, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for managing IT operations across four highly automated data centers. He plays a key role in enabling self-service and high levels of automation in open-source driven private or public clouds. Tingdahl appreciates the work environment at Canonical, which combines remote work with regular meetups to foster collaboration among colleagues.
Previous Experience at dGB Earth Sciences
Kristofer Tingdahl has extensive experience at dGB Earth Sciences, where he held multiple roles over a span of several years. He worked as a Research Intern from 1998 to 1999, then as a Geoscientific Software Developer from 1999 to 2005. He later served as Head of Software Development from 2005 to 2008, followed by positions as Executive Vice President - Americas from 2008 to 2011 and CEO from 2011 to 2017. His tenure at dGB Earth Sciences equipped him with significant expertise in software development and management.
Experience at Sigmax
Tingdahl worked at Sigmax from 2017 to 2022, where he held two key positions. Initially, he served as Operations Manager for one year in 2017, followed by four years as Operations & Head Product Manager from 2018 to 2022. His roles involved overseeing operations and product management, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in the Enschede Area of the Netherlands.
Education and Expertise
Kristofer Tingdahl has a strong educational background in geology and geodesy. He studied Marine Geology at the University of Gothenburg, where he achieved both an MSc and a PhD, completing his studies from 1996 to 2004. Additionally, he studied Geodesi at Uppsala University for one year in 1994-1995. His academic qualifications provide a solid foundation for his expertise in integrating technology to enhance operational efficiency.
Military Service
Before his career in technology and management, Kristofer Tingdahl served in the Swedish Armed Forces as a Sergeant First Class. His service lasted from 1994 to 1995, during which he was stationed at the United Nations Peace Forces Headquarters, specifically in G3 Operations. This experience contributed to his leadership skills and operational understanding.