Kristoffer Alvern Andersen
About Kristoffer Alvern Andersen
Kristoffer Alvern Andersen is a manager specializing in project management, currently serving as CEO and co-founder of BacktraQR and as a manager at Cognite AS. He has a background in computer science and economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and holds a master's degree in communication technology and information security from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
Current Role at Cognite AS
Kristoffer Alvern Andersen serves as Manager in Project Management at Cognite AS. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's project management initiatives for four years. His role involves overseeing project execution and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Experience at Capgemini Invent
Prior to his current role, Andersen worked as a Consultant at Capgemini Invent from 2018 to 2020. During his two years in the Oslo Area, he provided consulting services, leveraging his expertise to support various client projects.
Educational Background
Andersen studied at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he focused on Computer Science and Economics as a Visiting Student from 2016 to 2017. He also holds a Master of Science in Communication Technology with a specialization in Information Security from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), where he studied from 2013 to 2018.
Previous Positions and Internships
Before his current roles, Andersen gained experience as a Teaching Assistant at NTNU from 2014 to 2018. He also completed summer internships at Norsk Hydro in 2017 and DNB in 2016, where he acquired practical knowledge in the industry.
Entrepreneurial Venture at BacktraQR
In addition to his role at Cognite AS, Andersen is the CEO and Co-founder of BacktraQR, a position he has held since 2019. His leadership in this venture reflects his commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship in the Oslo Area.