Solveig Eide Kirkeland
About Solveig Eide Kirkeland
Solveig Eide Kirkeland is an Associate Product Manager specializing in lice and fish welfare at Aquabyte. She holds a Master of Science in Aquaculture from NMBU and has extensive experience in the fisheries and aquaculture sector.
Work at Aquabyte
Solveig Eide Kirkeland currently holds the position of Associate Product Manager for Lice and Welfare at Aquabyte, a role she has been in since 2022. In this capacity, she leads research and development projects focused on lice and fish welfare. She manages product development teams, including fullstack, engineering, and design teams, to execute product strategies. Prior to her current role, she served as Product Manager Associate for Biomass, Growth, and Feeding at Aquabyte for six months in 2022.
Education and Expertise
Solveig Eide Kirkeland earned a Master of Science in Aquaculture from NMBU - Norwegian University of Life Sciences, completing her studies in 2021. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture Science from UiT - The Arctic University of Norway, which she completed in 2020. Additionally, she studied Aquaculture and Marine Science at the University of Hawaii at Hilo in 2019. Her academic background supports her expertise in lice and fish welfare.
Background
Solveig Eide Kirkeland has a diverse professional background in the aquaculture sector. She worked as a System Operator and Technical Support at Bluegrove from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, she was a Research Cruise Participant at UiT - The Arctic University of Norway in 2020. She also held positions as an Operations Technician at Mowi ASA and Lerøy Seafood, as well as a Personal Assistant at Uloba SA. Her experiences span various roles within the aquaculture industry.
Research and Development Focus
In her role at Aquabyte, Solveig Eide Kirkeland leads research and development projects that specifically target lice and fish welfare. She provides domain expertise to both internal stakeholders and external partners, contributing to advancements in the field. Her work is informed by her strong enthusiasm for the ocean and marine life, which has been a significant part of her life since childhood.