øystein Pettersen
About øystein Pettersen
Øystein Pettersen is a Senior Director of Engineering at Cognite, with a robust background in IT and engineering management across various organizations in Norway. He has held significant roles at companies such as Sopra Steria, Oda, and Norsk rikskringkasting, contributing to cloud platforms and continuous delivery initiatives.
Current Role at Cognite
øystein Pettersen serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Cognite, a position he has held since 2024. His role involves overseeing engineering operations and driving technical initiatives within the company. He works on-site in Oslo, Norway, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the field of data operations and industrial software.
Previous Experience at Oda
Prior to his current role, øystein Pettersen worked at Oda as the Head of Cloud Platform from 2022 to 2024. He also served as Engineering Manager at Oda for 11 months in 2022. His responsibilities included managing engineering teams and enhancing cloud infrastructure to support Oda's operational needs.
Career at Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK)
øystein Pettersen held multiple positions at Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK) from 2017 to 2022. He served as the Head of Technology Operations for 11 months and later as the Head of IT Operations for three years. His work involved overseeing technology strategies and ensuring the reliability of IT services.
Experience at EVRY ASA
øystein Pettersen worked at EVRY ASA for four years, from 2011 to 2015, where he held various roles including IT Architect and Manager. He also served as a Senior Software Engineer and Senior Software Consultant during his tenure. His experience at EVRY ASA contributed to his expertise in software engineering and architecture.
Educational Background
øystein Pettersen studied Computer Science at the University of Sunderland, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1998 to 2001. He furthered his education at The University of Queensland, obtaining a Master of Science in Computer Science from 2005 to 2006. His academic background supports his extensive technical knowledge and skills in engineering.