Kenneth Skaar
About Kenneth Skaar
Kenneth Skaar is a Principal Software Engineer at PGS, with a background that includes significant roles at Schlumberger, Tellu IoT AS, and Cognite AS. He holds a Cand. Scient in Geophysics and Seismology from the University of Oslo and has extensive experience in Unix/Linux systems and project leadership.
Current Role at PGS
Kenneth Skaar has been serving as a Principal Software Engineer at PGS since 2019. In this role, he focuses on software development and engineering practices, contributing to various projects within the company. His responsibilities include leading technical teams and ensuring the successful delivery of software solutions. Skaar's expertise in managing software projects enhances the operational efficiency of PGS.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Kenneth Skaar worked at several notable organizations. He was a Senior Software Engineer at Schlumberger from 2000 to 2018, where he spent 18 years in the Oslo Area, Norway. He also held the position of Senior DevOps Engineer at Tellu IoT AS for six months in 2018, and briefly worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Cognite AS for five months in the same year. His extensive experience in software engineering spans multiple sectors.
Education and Academic Background
Kenneth Skaar studied at the University of Oslo (UiO) from 1992 to 1999, where he specialized in Geophysics and Seismology, earning a Cand. Scient degree. He also attended Lillehammer VGS from 1992 to 1999. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in software engineering and technology.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Kenneth Skaar possesses extensive experience in managing and developing for Unix/Linux systems. Throughout his career, he has held various roles that required technical leadership, including serving as a scrum master and team leader. He advocates for continuous feedback from users, emphasizing its importance in successful software development. His technical skills are complemented by his leadership experience in project management.
Career Development and Leadership Roles
Throughout his career, Kenneth Skaar has taken on multiple leadership roles. He has served as a technical lead on several projects, guiding teams in software development processes. His experience in roles such as scrum master and team leader has equipped him with the skills necessary to manage teams effectively and drive project success.