Simon Hagene
About Simon Hagene
Simon Hagene is a Business Operations QA Specialist at Insight Global, where he has worked since 2021 in Los Angeles, California. He has an extensive background in film and video production, having held various roles in Norway, Singapore, and the United States.
Work at Insight Global
Simon Hagene has been employed at Insight Global as a Business Operations QA Specialist since 2021. In this role, he focuses on quality assurance processes within business operations. His work is based in Los Angeles, California, where he has contributed to the company's operational efficiency for three years.
Previous Experience in the Film Industry
Prior to his current position, Simon Hagene worked in various roles within the film industry. He served as a Director, Camera, and Editor on a freelance basis for KPMG Norway from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he worked at TAG Arkitekter for two months in 2013 in a similar capacity. His experience also includes internships as a Camera/Editor at KPMG Norway and as an Art Assistant at Akanga Film Asia.
Education and Expertise
Simon Hagene studied at Oslo Handelsgymnasium, where he completed his Studiespesialisering from 2007 to 2010. He then pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Film/Cinema/Video Studies at Lasalle-SIA College of the Arts from 2010 to 2013. Furthering his education, he obtained a Master of Fine Arts in Film/Cinema/Video Studies from San Francisco State University from 2015 to 2018.
Creative Writing and Quality Assurance Roles
Simon has extensive experience in creative writing and quality assurance. He worked at Welocalize as a Creative Writer from 2018 to 2021 and previously held the position of QA Tester at the same company from 2017 to 2018. In these roles, he was responsible for ensuring the quality of content for films and series distributed on a global platform.
International Background and Language Skills
Simon Hagene has an international background, having grown up in Scandinavia and lived in Asia, Europe, and the United States. He is fluent in both Norwegian and English and holds citizenship in Sweden and the United States. This diverse background enhances his ability to work in various cultural contexts and contribute to global projects.