Everton Colling
About Everton Colling
Everton Colling is the Senior Director of Product Management at Cognite, where he leads the development of mathematical calculation routines and manages a cross-functional team. He has extensive experience in data science and engineering, with a background in chemical engineering and operations management.
Work at Cognite
Everton Colling has been employed at Cognite since 2022, currently holding the position of Senior Director of Product Management in Oslo, Norway. In this role, he leads the development and support of physical and mathematical calculation routines, focusing on time series data processing and numerical solvers. Prior to this position, he served as Data Science Lead for the Oil & Gas sector for seven months in 2022 and as Principal Data Scientist from 2021 to 2022. His responsibilities include managing a cross-functional team of engineers and designers to ensure effective collaboration and delivery of product goals.
Education and Expertise
Everton Colling has a strong educational background in engineering and optimization. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, followed by a Master's degree in the same field from the same institution. He also completed a Dynamic Optimization program at Brigham Young University and participated in an International Summer Program at TU Dortmund University. Additionally, he holds technical degrees in Chemistry and Elastomers from Fundação Escola Técnica Liberato Salzano Vieira da Cunha and Centro Tecnológico de Polímeros - SENAI, respectively.
Background
Before joining Cognite, Everton Colling worked at Petrobras for over a decade, where he held various positions including Operations Technician, Distillation and Delayed Coking Coordinator, and Chemical Engineer Intern. His experience at Petrobras spanned from 2008 to 2020, providing him with extensive knowledge in operations and engineering within the oil and gas industry. He also gained experience as a Chemical Technician Intern at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul.
Achievements
In his current role at Cognite, Everton Colling is responsible for defining and refining product vision and strategy based on domain knowledge and market insights. He creates working prototypes for new features to guide designers and developers. His ability to communicate product information effectively to diverse audiences, including customers and senior management, is a key aspect of his role. His leadership in product management has contributed to the advancement of Cognite's offerings in the industry.