Halvard Grimstad
About Halvard Grimstad
Halvard Grimstad serves as the Interim Head of UK at SAGA ROBOTICS // THORVALD since 2023, having previously held various engineering and leadership roles within the company and other organizations.
Work at Saga Robotics
Halvard Grimstad currently serves as the Interim Head of UK at Saga Robotics // Thorvald since 2023. He has held various roles within the company, including Head of Deployment since 2020 and COO UK from 2018 to 2021. His experience in these positions has contributed to the development and deployment of robotic solutions in agriculture and other sectors.
Education and Expertise
Halvard Grimstad earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from NMBU - Norwegian University of Life Sciences, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. His educational background includes a focus on engineering design, which he applied in various roles throughout his career. He also attended Sandsli vgs from 2008 to 2011.
Background in Engineering
Halvard Grimstad has a diverse background in engineering, having worked in multiple roles across different organizations. He served as a Mechanical Engineer at Saga Robotics // Thorvald from 2018 to 2019 and as a Senior Technician in Mechatronics at the University of Lincoln from 2017 to 2018. His early career included positions at OneSubsea and Forberg International AS.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his current position at Saga Robotics, Halvard Grimstad worked in various capacities, including as a Hjelpelærer i Engineering Design at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences in 2015 and as a Consultant from 2016 to 2017. He also completed a Master Thesis at Forberg International AS in 2016, showcasing his commitment to practical engineering applications.