Jostein Pedersen
About Jostein Pedersen
Jostein Pedersen serves as the Vice President of Product Management at Cylindo, where he has worked since 2018. He has a diverse background in product management across various sectors, including payments and transportation, and holds degrees in Political Science and Information Science.
Work at Cylindo
Jostein Pedersen has served as Vice President Of Product Management at Cylindo since 2018. He operates from the Copenhagen Area, Denmark, where he oversees product strategy and development. His role involves leading product management initiatives and ensuring alignment with the company's objectives. Under his leadership, the product team focuses on enhancing user experience and integrating innovative solutions.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Cylindo, Jostein Pedersen held several key positions in product management. He worked as a Senior Product Manager at Danske Bank for seven months in 2018, where he contributed to product development in the financial sector. Additionally, he was a Senior Product Manager at Karhoo from 2017 to 2018, and served as Director of Product Management at Spiri from 2016 to 2017. His experience spans various industries, including transportation and technology.
Education and Expertise
Jostein Pedersen has a diverse educational background. He studied Political Science and Government at the University of Bergen, earning a Bachelor's degree from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his studies at Aarhus University, obtaining a Master's degree in Information Science from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he attended The Kaospilots, where he studied Business Administration and Management, achieving a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from 2008 to 2011. His expertise includes developing software solutions in SaaS, 3D, transportation, and payments.
Project Leadership and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Jostein Pedersen has demonstrated strong leadership in various projects. He established a cross-departmental project team for a payment infrastructure initiative and led the launch of a pilot program for real-time cross-border transactions with selected customers in the Nordics. His approach incorporates agile and lean development methodologies, emphasizing product innovation and user experience design for both web and mobile platforms.
Background in Technology and Innovation
Jostein Pedersen has a solid background in technology and innovation. He worked as Product Director at Drivr - Technology for Fleets from 2012 to 2017, where he focused on product development for fleet management solutions. His early career included a role as Lab Agent at Innovation Lab from 2010 to 2012, where he contributed to innovative projects. This experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of product management and technology integration.