Borgar Olsen
About Borgar Olsen
Borgar Olsen is a Technical Director at Open iT, Inc., where he has worked since 2014. He has a background in computer science, with previous roles including Development Manager and Senior Developer at the same company, and has also taught at the University of Oslo.
Work at Open iT
Borgar Olsen has held multiple roles at Open iT, Inc. since 1999. He started as a Senior Developer from 1999 to 2001, contributing to the development of software solutions. He then served as Development Manager from 2008 to 2014, overseeing project management and team leadership. Since 2014, he has been the Technical Director, responsible for guiding technical strategy and systems development. His involvement in product development has been significant since the company's inception.
Education and Expertise
Borgar Olsen studied at the University of Oslo, where he achieved a Cand. Mag in Computer Science from 1989 to 1992 and a Cand. Scient from 1994 to 1996. His academic focus included programming language design, culminating in a master's thesis on the subject. His expertise encompasses systems development in various programming languages, notably Perl and C++, and he has experience in infrastructure consulting.
Background
Before joining Open iT, Borgar Olsen worked as an Assistant Teacher at the University of Oslo from 1994 to 1995. He also served as a Lead Developer, where he played a pivotal role in software development projects. His early career included development assignments for notable companies such as Statoil and Saga Petroleum, which contributed to his technical proficiency.
Achievements
Borgar Olsen has participated in significant infrastructure consulting engagements for major organizations, including Hydro, Telenor, and Postal Bank. His contributions to Open iT's product development have been integral since the company's early days. His academic and professional journey reflects a commitment to advancing technology and education in the field of computer science.