Torgrim Aas
About Torgrim Aas
Torgrim Aas is a Principal Solutions Architect at Cognite, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in automation and control processes, with previous roles at TechnipFMC and FMC Technologies.
Current Role at Cognite
Torgrim Aas serves as a Principal Solutions Architect at Cognite, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing cost-efficient software solutions that emphasize controls, data processing, and analytics. His work contributes to the company's mission of transforming industrial data into actionable insights, enhancing operational efficiency for clients.
Previous Experience at TechnipFMC
Before joining Cognite, Torgrim Aas worked at TechnipFMC as an Engineering Manager from 2017 to 2021. Based in the Orange County, California Area, he managed engineering projects and led teams to deliver innovative solutions in the oil and gas sector. His tenure at TechnipFMC spanned four years, during which he gained valuable experience in project management and team leadership.
Education and Expertise
Torgrim Aas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from Sør-Trøndelag University College (HiST), which he completed from 1999 to 2002. He furthered his education at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), earning a Master of Technology in Engineering Cybernetics from 2002 to 2004. His academic background provides a strong foundation in automation and control processes.
Career Background at FMC Technologies
Torgrim Aas worked at FMC Technologies for 12 years, from 2005 to 2017, where he held the position of Global Subject Matter Expert and Team Lead. During his time in the Houston, Texas Area, he developed expertise in automation and control processes, leading teams and projects that addressed complex engineering challenges. His role involved significant contributions to global management of technology and personnel.
Early Career at Statoil ASA
Torgrim Aas began his career at Statoil ASA, where he worked as a Department Engineer from 2004 to 2005 in the Trondheim Area, Norway. This early experience allowed him to apply his engineering skills in a practical setting, contributing to his development as a professional in the field of engineering and technology.