Espen Gripp Grindvold
About Espen Gripp Grindvold
Espen Gripp Grindvold is a Product Owner and Board Member at Signicat, with a career spanning several roles within the company since 2014. He has a background in IT and business development, holding a Bachelor's degree from Høgskolen i Sør-Trøndelag.
Work at Signicat
Espen Gripp Grindvold has held multiple roles at Signicat since joining the company. He currently serves as Product Owner, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this, he was the Service Desk Manager from 2019 to 2021 and the Service Desk Team Lead from 2016 to 2019. His tenure at Signicat began with a role in the Service Desk from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he has been a Board Member since 2018, contributing to the company's strategic direction.
Education and Expertise
Espen Grindvold has a solid educational background in IT and business development. He studied IT-støttet bedriftsutvikling at Høgskolen i Sør-Trøndelag (HiST), earning a Bachelor's degree from 2010 to 2013. He also completed studies in IKT-servicefaget at Heimdal VGS from 2007 to 2008, and Almennfaglig påbygning at Brundalen VGS from 2008 to 2009. His early education includes a year at Adolf Øiens skole, where he focused on Service og samferdsel in 2006-2007.
Background
Before joining Signicat, Espen Grindvold gained experience in various roles. He worked as a Field Marketing professional at Face2face Reklamebyrå for two months in 2009. He also served in the Royal Norwegian Navy as a Radiooperatør from 2009 to 2010. His retail experience includes a position as a Selger at SIBA AB from 2011 to 2014. This diverse background has contributed to his skill set in product management and service delivery.
Career Progression
Espen Grindvold's career at Signicat reflects a progressive advancement through various roles. He transitioned from Service Desk to Service Delivery Manager from 2015 to 2019, then moved to Service Desk Team Lead until 2019. His leadership capabilities were further recognized when he became Service Desk Manager, leading to his current role as Product Owner. This trajectory demonstrates his growth and adaptability within the organization.