Sarah Sandnes
About Sarah Sandnes
Sarah Sandnes is the Co-founder and CTO of SafetyWing, where she has worked since 2017. She has a background in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Oslo and has held various roles in technology and journalism throughout her career.
Work at SafetyWing
Sarah Sandnes has been serving as the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at SafetyWing since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's technology strategy and development. SafetyWing focuses on providing global health insurance and other services for remote workers and digital nomads. Sandnes's leadership in technology has been integral to the company's growth and innovation in the insurtech sector.
Previous Experience in Technology
Before joining SafetyWing, Sarah Sandnes held several positions in the technology sector. She worked as a Lead Engineer at Tapdaq from 2014 to 2016 in London, United Kingdom, where she contributed to the development of mobile advertising solutions. Prior to that, she was a System Consultant at Mesan AS in Oslo, Norway, from 2013 to 2014. Her early experience includes an internship at Fastly in 2012, where she gained valuable insights into cloud computing and content delivery networks.
Educational Background
Sarah Sandnes studied Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Oslo from 2007 to 2012, earning her degree over five years. Additionally, she has pursued further education in Entrepreneurship and New Ventures at the University of California, Berkeley, starting in 2012. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her roles in technology and entrepreneurship.
Early Career in Journalism and IT
In the early stages of her career, Sarah Sandnes worked in journalism and IT. She was a Journalist for Finansavisen, a Norwegian financial daily newspaper, from 2010 to 2011. Concurrently, she served as an IT Manager and Data Analyst at AksjeNorge from 2010 to 2012. These roles allowed her to develop skills in communication and data analysis, which have been beneficial in her subsequent technology-focused positions.