Kristoffer Borgen Knudsen
About Kristoffer Borgen Knudsen
Kristoffer Borgen Knudsen is a Senior Product Manager at Cognite AS, with a background in naval architecture and engineering. He has previous experience in the Norwegian Armed Forces and various internships in the maritime and engineering sectors.
Work at Cognite
Kristoffer Borgen Knudsen has been employed at Cognite AS as a Senior Product Manager since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and management, contributing to the company's initiatives in data operations and industrial software solutions. His experience in product management supports Cognite's mission to enhance operational efficiency for industrial clients.
Education and Expertise
Kristoffer Borgen Knudsen holds a Master's Degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), which he completed from 2014 to 2019. He also earned a Master of Science in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from UC San Diego, studying there from 2017 to 2018. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles applicable to his current role.
Background
Kristoffer Borgen Knudsen began his professional career in the Norwegian Armed Forces, serving as a Lance Corporal from 2013 to 2014. He then gained industry experience through various internships, including a position at Inocean in 2015 and another in 2017, as well as a summer internship at WILH. WILHELMSEN HOLDING ASA in 2018. This diverse background has contributed to his skill set in product management.
Internship Experience
Throughout his career, Kristoffer Borgen Knudsen has completed multiple internships that have enriched his professional experience. He interned at Inocean for two months in 2015 in Gothenburg, Sweden, and again for three months in 2017 in the Oslo Area, Norway. Additionally, he worked as a summer intern at WILH. WILHELMSEN HOLDING ASA for two months in 2018. These roles provided him with practical insights into the engineering and maritime sectors.
High School Education
Kristoffer Borgen Knudsen completed his high school education at Elvebakken Videregående skole from 2010 to 2013. This foundational education set the stage for his further studies in engineering and his subsequent career in product management and engineering.