Eistein Fosli
About Eistein Fosli
Eistein Fosli is the Founder and CEO of Open iT, Inc., where he has worked since 2015, following a 16-year tenure as Founder and CTO. He specializes in software solutions that optimize IT resource usage for major global organizations and holds a Master of Science in Informatics from the University of Oslo.
Work at Open iT
Eistein Fosli has served as the Founder and CEO of Open iT, Inc. since 2015. Under his leadership, the company has developed software solutions that optimize IT resource usage for Global 500 companies, contributing to significant cost reductions. His role involves overseeing business development strategies and ensuring the delivery of customizable usage reporting and license harvesting tools. Prior to his current position, he held the role of Founder and CTO at Open iT from 1999 to 2015, where he played a pivotal role in the company's technological advancements.
Education and Expertise
Eistein Fosli holds a Master of Science in Informatics from the University of Oslo, which he obtained from 1987 to 1989. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from The University of Manchester, studying there from 1983 to 1985. Additionally, he completed an Associate’s Degree in Electronics at Telemark College of Engineering in 1981. His expertise includes advanced usage metering across various license managers such as FlexNet, IBM LUM, and Sentinel/Abaqus, as well as creating tools for IT cost reduction and performance enhancement.
Background
Eistein Fosli has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles prior to founding Open iT. He was a Consultant at the University of Oslo from 1987 to 1990 and served as a System Engineer at Norsk Hydro ASA from 1990 to 1992. He also worked as a Hired Consultant for Equinor from 1994 to 1999. His experiences in these positions have contributed to his understanding of IT resource management and optimization, which he applies in his current role.
Consulting Experience
Throughout his career, Eistein Fosli has provided consulting services to several major companies, including Equinor, Norsk Hydro, Shell, Marathon, and GE. His consulting work has focused on IT resource optimization and business process improvements, helping organizations enhance performance while reducing costs. This extensive consulting experience has informed his approach to developing software solutions at Open iT.
Professional Achievements
Eistein Fosli has made significant contributions to the field of IT resource management through his work at Open iT and his previous consulting roles. He has developed software solutions that are widely utilized by major global organizations, focusing on customizable usage reporting and license harvesting tools. His leadership in the company has positioned Open iT as a key player in providing metering and optimization tools for Software and IT Asset Managers.