Anne Sofie Furuhaug
About Anne Sofie Furuhaug
Anne Sofie Furuhaug is a Senior Director and Principal Project Manager at Cognite, where she has worked since 2021. With a strong background in project management and expertise in digital transformation, she has held various senior roles in notable companies including Statoil and Metier OEC.
Work at Cognite
Anne Sofie Furuhaug has been serving as Senior Director, Principal Project Manager at Cognite since 2021. In this role, she focuses on leading project management initiatives and driving digital transformation efforts. Prior to this position, she worked as Senior Director, Head of Solution Architecture at Cognite from 2019 to 2021. Her tenure at Cognite spans a total of four years, during which she has contributed to the company's strategic objectives in digital asset management and innovation.
Education and Expertise
Anne Sofie Furuhaug holds a Master's Degree in Computer Science and Information Technology from Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU), where she studied from 1997 to 2002. She also studied Prosjektstyring at NTNU, achieving SIO 3014 in 2003. Additionally, she attended Høgskolen i Stavanger for 11 months in 2002. Her expertise includes digital twins, data alignment and enrichment, and the application of 'Design Thinking' in digital transformation projects.
Background
Anne Sofie Furuhaug has a diverse professional background with significant experience in project management across various industries. She began her career as a Project Planner at Safran Software Solutions in 2002. Over the years, she has held senior project management roles at Statoil, Metier OEC, and EVRY, where she coordinated advanced project execution and managed IT shared services. Her early career also includes consulting work at Odfjell Drilling.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Anne Sofie Furuhaug has specialized in continuous learning from real-time usage data and process automation, which enhances operational efficiency. She has a strong background in robotics and digital asset management, contributing to her effectiveness in digital strategy and corporate communications. Her work has involved coordinating people and equipment for complex projects, demonstrating her leadership capabilities in various settings.