Thomas S.
About Thomas S.
Thomas S. serves as the Senior Director of Product Management at Cognite AS, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in product management and technical roles, with experience at companies such as NetApp SolidFire, HP, Dell, and Digital Equipment Corporation.
Work at Cognite
Thomas S. has been serving as the Senior Director of Product Management at Cognite AS since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product management strategies and ensuring alignment with the company's vision. His work involves gathering input and feedback from various high-level stakeholders, including directors, vice presidents, and CxOs, to shape the strategic direction and requirements for product development.
Education and Expertise
Thomas S. studied at BI Norwegian Business School, where he achieved a Business Candidate degree in Business Administration and Management from 1992 to 1993. He also attended the University of Colorado Boulder, earning a degree in Computer Science from 1993 to 1995. Additionally, he completed his high school education at Greveskogen Videregående, focusing on Accounting and Economics, and graduated with a High School Diploma in 1991.
Background
Before joining Cognite, Thomas S. held various positions in the technology sector. He worked at NetApp SolidFire as a Technical Lead from 2019 to 2020 and at HP in Strategic Product Planning for Linux, Solaris, VMware, and Citrix XenServer from 2002 to 2010. He also gained experience at Digital Equipment Corporation as a Software Support Engineer from 1995 to 1998 and at Dell as a Sustaining Engineering Program Manager for Storage from 2010 to 2014.
Research and Development Initiatives
Thomas S. conducted a primary research project focused on virtualized deployment patterns and management models. He developed market and product requirement documents for a highly scalable Linux-based product offering, showcasing his expertise in product management and development in the technology sector.
Freelance Experience
In addition to his corporate roles, Thomas S. has experience as a freelance programmer. He has also served as an infrastructure and software strategy coach for small business owners, providing guidance on technology solutions and strategic planning.