Michael Susæg
About Michael Susæg
Michael Susæg is a Principal Software Engineer at Cognite AS, specializing in performance profiling and optimization for distributed software systems. He has over 20 years of experience in the computer software field, having previously worked at Microsoft and consulted at the University of Tromsø.
Work at Cognite
Michael Susæg has been employed at Cognite AS as a Principal Software Engineer since 2018. He works in the data platform team, where he focuses on developing software solutions aimed at industrial digitalization. His role involves leveraging his expertise in performance profiling and optimization to enhance the efficiency of distributed software systems. Michael's contributions are integral to the company's mission of transforming industrial data into actionable insights.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Prior to his current position, Michael Susæg worked at Microsoft as a Principal Software Development Engineer from 2008 to 2018. During his ten years at Microsoft, he gained extensive experience in software development, particularly in high-performance and large-scale distributed software systems. His work contributed to various projects that emphasized the importance of performance and optimization in software engineering.
Education and Expertise
Michael Susæg holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from UiT - The Arctic University of Norway, where he studied from 1995 to 1997. He also earned an engineering degree in Computer Electronics from Narvik University College, studying from 1992 to 1995. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in performance profiling, optimization, and software development practices, including the use of continuous integration and distributed version control systems like git.
Background
Michael Susæg began his career with a brief consultancy role at the University of Tromsø in 1997. He has over 20 years of experience in the computer software field, focusing on high-performance and large-scale distributed software systems. His strong background includes proficiency in both Windows and Linux operating systems, as well as programming in C++ and C#. This diverse experience has shaped his approach to software engineering and development.