Arne Kvadsheim
About Arne Kvadsheim
Arne Kvadsheim is a Principal Technical Writer at Cognite AS in Oslo, Norway, with over three decades of experience in technical writing and content management. He has a strong background in technical translation and has worked for notable companies including Microsoft and Digital Equipment Corporation.
Work at Cognite
Arne Kvadsheim has been serving as Principal Technical Writer at Cognite AS since 2021. In this role, he focuses on creating and managing technical documentation to support the company's products and services. Prior to this position, he worked as a Technical Writer at Cognite from 2019 to 2021. His experience at Cognite reflects his commitment to enhancing user understanding through clear and effective documentation.
Education and Expertise
Arne Kvadsheim studied at the University of Surrey, where he achieved a qualification in Translation from 1985 to 1986. He also attended the University of Agder (UiA), earning a DH-kandidat in Technical Translation English<>Norwegian from 1984 to 1987. His expertise includes DITA, online help, translation, localization, XML, and search, which he has applied throughout his career in technical writing and content management.
Background
Arne Kvadsheim has over three decades of experience in technical writing and content management. He began his career as a User Information Specialist at Digital Equipment Corporation from 1986 to 1994. He has held various roles in notable companies, including Microsoft and FAST Search & Transfer, where he developed a strong foundation in technical writing and translation.
Previous Experience
Before his current role at Cognite, Arne Kvadsheim worked at Microsoft as a Senior Production Engineer from 2008 to 2015 and as a Senior Content Portfolio Manager from 2015 to 2019. He also served as a Senior Technical Writer at FAST Search & Transfer from 2005 to 2008 and at Visma ASA from 1997 to 1999. This diverse experience has contributed to his comprehensive skill set in technical documentation.