Alexander Berntsen
About Alexander Berntsen
Alexander Berntsen is a developer with extensive experience in software licensing and compliance. He has contributed to the development and management of the Portage package management system for Gentoo Linux and holds a Master of Science in Computer Science.
Work at Gentoo
Alexander Berntsen has been a Developer at Gentoo Linux since 2014. His role involves contributing to the development and maintenance of the Gentoo Linux distribution, which is known for its flexibility and performance. He has been actively involved in various projects within the Gentoo community, particularly focusing on package management systems.
Previous Experience at Cerpus
Before joining Gentoo, Alexander worked as a Technical Developer at Cerpus from 2012 to 2014. During his two years in Alsvåg, Nordland, Norway, he focused on technical development tasks that contributed to the company's projects and goals.
Experience at Plaimi
Alexander Berntsen worked at Plaimi from 2010 to 2016, where he held multiple roles. Initially, he served as a Hacker Wizard for six years, showcasing his technical skills. He also held the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer for one year from 2014 to 2015, overseeing the company's operations and strategic direction.
Education and Expertise
Alexander studied at Gjøvik University College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from 2010 to 2012 and a Master of Science in Computer Science from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he attended Høgskolen I Narvik (Narvik University College) from 2008 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in software licensing and compliance, as well as Haskell software packaging.
Involvement in Portage Development
Alexander has been involved in the development and management of Portage, which is the package management system used by Gentoo Linux. His contributions to this system reflect his technical skills and understanding of package management in Linux environments.