Morten Andreas Strøm
About Morten Andreas Strøm
Morten Andreas Strøm serves as the Director of Strategic Alliances at Cognite, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in technology management and has held various roles in consulting and research, focusing on project management and strategic partnerships.
Work at Cognite
Morten Andreas Strøm has been serving as the Director of Strategic Alliances at Cognite since 2020. In this role, he collaborates with leading global system integrators and cloud vendors to co-sell solutions to industrial companies worldwide. He is responsible for building partners' product knowledge and developing joint go-to-market strategies within the Strategic Alliances team. Strøm also provides hands-on project execution guidance, ensuring effective collaboration with customers and partners to implement project plans.
Previous Experience
Before joining Cognite, Morten Strøm worked at Avo Consulting as a Senior Consultant from 2018 to 2020. He was involved in managing technology-oriented projects with multi-disciplinary teams, focusing on digital ambitions and long-term roadmaps. He also held a position as a Researcher at Marine Nexus for four months in 2016. Additionally, he served as a Research Assistant and Student Assistant at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) from 2013 to 2016 and in 2017, respectively.
Education and Expertise
Morten Strøm holds a Master’s Degree in Marine Technology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), which he completed from 2012 to 2017. He also studied Industrial Economics and Technology Management at NTNU for 11 months in 2017. His educational background includes high school studies at Drottningborg and Lincoln Lutheran, where he completed his high school education between 2007 and 2010. Strøm's academic training supports his expertise in managing technology projects and strategic partnerships.
Project Management Skills
Morten Strøm has demonstrated strong project management skills throughout his career. He has managed technology-oriented projects that involve cross-company teams and multi-disciplinary collaboration. His experience includes establishing internal teams and partnerships from the ground up, as well as playing a key role in designing innovative service and product offerings at both Cognite and Avo Consulting during their early development stages.
Internships and Early Career
In addition to his consulting and research roles, Morten Strøm completed a summer internship at Safetec - an ABS Group Company in 2015. This internship provided him with practical experience in the industry. His early career also included significant roles at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), where he contributed to various projects and gained valuable insights into research and development in marine technology.