Knut Arvidsson
About Knut Arvidsson
Knut Arvidsson is a Development Team Lead with over 20 years of experience in multinational companies, primarily at Westerngeco and Schlumberger. He has a strong background in project and people management, along with a focus on mentoring and technology-driven efficiency.
Work at Vizrt
Knut Arvidsson currently serves as the Development Team Lead at Vizrt. In this role, he oversees development projects and leads a team focused on delivering innovative solutions. His leadership is characterized by a commitment to efficiency and improvement through technology.
Previous Experience at Westerngeco
Knut Arvidsson has a significant history with Westerngeco, where he held various positions over nearly two decades. He began as a Production Worker in 1991 and progressed to roles such as Senior Production Supervisor - Test, Manufacturing Engineer, Test System Developer, Team Leader - Manufacturing Test Development, and Test Systems Manager. His tenure at Westerngeco spanned from 1991 to 2015, showcasing his long-term commitment and expertise in manufacturing and testing.
Experience at Schlumberger
At Schlumberger, Knut Arvidsson worked in Sugar Land, Texas, where he held the positions of Team Leader - Manufacturing Technology and Test Systems Architect from 2010 to 2014. His roles involved overseeing manufacturing processes and developing test systems, contributing to the company's operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Knut Arvidsson studied at Bi Norwegian Business School, where he focused on Project Management and earned a Bachelor's degree in 2003. He also attended Nordhordland Upper Secondary School from 1993 to 1995. His educational background complements his extensive experience in project management and people management, along with a broad expertise in IT, including computers, networks, security, and development.
Background in Social Work
Before his engineering and management career, Knut Arvidsson worked as a Social Worker at Lindås Kommune in Norway from 1991 to 1996. This experience provided him with valuable insights into human dynamics and team management, which he applies in his current leadership roles.