Geir K. Engdahl
About Geir K. Engdahl
Geir K. Engdahl is a Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Cognite, with a strong background in software development and team leadership. He previously co-founded Snapsale AS and held various roles at Google and Medallia, Inc.
Work at Cognite
Geir K. Engdahl currently serves as Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer (CPO) at Cognite, a position he has held since 2024. His role involves overseeing product development and strategy, focusing on leveraging technology to enhance data-driven decision-making in industrial sectors. Prior to this, he was Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Cognite from 2017 to 2024, where he contributed to the company's growth and technological advancements.
Previous Experience at Snapsale AS
Engdahl co-founded Snapsale AS, a machine learning classifieds startup, where he served as both CEO and CTO. His tenure at Snapsale spanned from 2011 to 2017, during which he led the company through its acquisition by Schibsted. He held the position of Co-Founder and CTO from 2017 until the acquisition, and previously served as Co-Founder and CEO from 2011 to 2012 and again from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Engdahl has a strong educational background in applied mathematics and computational science. He earned his Master's degree in Computational Science from the University of Oslo, studying from 2002 to 2007. He also studied Applied Mathematics at the University of Waterloo for one year in 2004-2005. Additionally, he studied Chinese language (Mandarin) at Tianjin Normal University in 2012 for 11 months. His education supports his expertise in software development and team leadership.
Experience at Google
Before his entrepreneurial ventures, Engdahl worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Google from 2007 to 2010 in Waterloo, Canada. In this role, he contributed to various software projects, applying his skills in software engineering and development. His experience at Google provided him with a strong foundation in technology and innovation.
Beliefs and Vision
Engdahl believes in the transformative power of algorithms to improve the world. This belief drives his work in technology and software development, as he seeks to create solutions that leverage data and algorithms to address real-world challenges. His vision aligns with his roles in various technology-focused companies.