Ole Alexander Pihl Konstad
About Ole Alexander Pihl Konstad
Ole Alexander Pihl Konstad is the Director of Security Product Management at Cognite, where he focuses on integrating security into third-party products, particularly in Industrial IoT and consumer electronics. He has extensive experience in embedded security systems and has held various roles in product management and technical positions at companies like Conax and NAGRA.
Current Role at Cognite
Ole Alexander Pihl Konstad serves as the Director of Security Product Management at Cognite, a position he has held since 2023 in the Greater Oslo Region. In this role, he focuses on integrating security measures into products, particularly within the realms of Industrial IoT and consumer electronics. His responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of security strategies that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Cognite
Prior to his current position, Ole held several roles at Cognite. He was an Employee Representative on the Board of Directors from 2021 to 2023, contributing to governance and organizational decision-making. He also served as Security Culture Director from 2022 to 2023, where he emphasized the importance of fostering a security culture within the organization. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Information Security Engineer from 2020 to 2022, focusing on enhancing the company's security posture.
Career Background at Conax and NAGRA
Ole has extensive experience in the security product management field, having worked at Conax in various capacities. He started as a Development Engineer from 1998 to 2002, then progressed to Product Manager from 2007 to 2013, and later served as Technical Product Manager from 2013 to 2016. He was also a Senior Technical Product Manager at NAGRA for seven months in 2019. His roles at Conax involved managing product development and ensuring embedded security in their offerings.
Education and Expertise
Ole holds a Bachelor's degree in telecommunications from Oslo and Akershus University College, where he studied from 1995 to 1998. His academic background complements his expertise in industrial safety and embedded security systems. He emphasizes the significance of building a security culture as part of the 4th Industrial Revolution, reflecting his commitment to advancing security practices in the technology sector.
Focus on Security Integration
Ole is dedicated to integrating security into third-party products, particularly within the context of Industrial IoT and consumer electronics. His approach involves improving processes and organizations by effectively communicating ideas across cultural and language barriers. This focus on collaboration and integration is central to his work in enhancing security measures in various technological applications.