Jan Eivind Danielsen
About Jan Eivind Danielsen
Jan Eivind Danielsen is an Enterprise Architect at Aker, with extensive experience in digital transformation and data management within the oil and gas sector. He has held various roles at notable companies such as Aker BP ASA, Cognite, and Bouvet ASA, contributing to significant digital initiatives and strategies.
Current Role at Cognite
Jan Eivind Danielsen serves as an Enterprise Architect at Cognite, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he operates from both Oslo and Stavanger, contributing to the integration of digital solutions within Aker. His responsibilities include supporting Aker Solutions in scaling new digital capabilities on Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects, as well as Life-of-Field services such as Energy Management and Digital LCI.
Previous Experience at Cognite
Before his current role, Danielsen worked at Cognite as a Customer Success Manager from 2020 to 2022. His focus during this period was on ensuring client satisfaction and successful implementation of digital solutions. His experience at Cognite builds on his extensive background in digital transformation and data management.
Professional Background in Digital Transformation
Danielsen has a comprehensive background in digital transformation, having held various roles at Bouvet ASA, including Digital Transformation Manager and Business Improvement Manager. His tenure at Bouvet ASA spanned from 2014 to 2018, where he managed digitalization initiatives and contributed to business improvement strategies. He also worked as a Digital Transformation Consultant from 2009 to 2013, focusing on enhancing business processes through digital solutions.
Education and Academic Involvement
Danielsen studied at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), where he focused on Virtual Organizing from 2000 to 2001. He also attended the University of Stavanger, studying Organization and HR, with a focus on Culture from 1996 to 1999. His academic career includes roles as a Research Fellow and Workshop Facilitator at NTNU, where he contributed to multidisciplinary problem-solving and creative lab initiatives.
Contributions to Digital Industrial Collaboration
Danielsen represents Aker BP in the Digital Industrial Collaboration (DISC), where he drives the standardization of digital Life Cycle Information (LCI) processes. He plays a key role in defining data handover processes that support a digital native operating model at Aker. His contributions are significant in establishing the business application landscape during major mergers and acquisitions in the Norwegian oil and gas sector.