Jan Tore Nygard
About Jan Tore Nygard
Jan Tore Nygard is a software engineer with extensive experience in mobile development and team leadership. He has worked for notable companies such as Actuate, Citrix, and Hazel Health, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Utah.
Work at Hazel Health
Jan Tore Nygard has been employed at Hazel Health, Inc. as a Software Engineer since 2020. He works in San Francisco, California, contributing to the company's software development initiatives. His role involves applying his extensive experience in software engineering to enhance the functionality and performance of health-related applications.
Previous Experience at Citrix
Nygard worked at Citrix for a total of seven years, holding the position of Principal Engineer. He was initially part of Zenprise, which Citrix acquired, from 2010 to 2013 in Redwood City, California. He continued at Citrix in Santa Clara, California, from 2013 to 2017. During his tenure, he led a team of 15 iOS developers in a significant app redesign and drove quality efforts for Citrix Secure Hub, achieving high performance metrics.
Education and Expertise
Jan Tore Nygard earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science from the University of Utah. He has a strong foundation in software engineering principles and has taken additional courses to improve his knowledge in algorithms and design patterns. Nygard is currently expanding his skill set by familiarizing himself with SwiftUI for mobile development.
Career Background
Before joining Hazel Health, Nygard held various positions in the software industry. He worked at JasperSoft as a Technical Project Manager and Senior Software Engineer from 2001 to 2007. He also served as a Principal Engineer at Actuate for nine months in 2008. His diverse experience spans multiple roles and responsibilities, contributing to his expertise in software development.
Achievements in Software Development
Nygard received a CES 'Best of Innovation Award' for a second iOS app he developed. He has demonstrated a commitment to quality in software development, notably driving the quality effort for Citrix Secure Hub to achieve a near-perfect score on Crashlytics. His personal interest in mobile development has led him to transition from Objective-C to Swift, showcasing his adaptability in the field.