Ole Alexander Pihl Konstad

Director Of Security Product Management at Cognite

Ole Alexander Pihl Konstad has an extensive work experience spanning multiple companies and roles.

Ole Alexander began their career at Conax in 1998 as a Development Engineer, where they focused on the development and testing of embedded devices and various tools. Ole Alexander then moved on to become an Application Specialist, responsible for integration kits and support for STB manufacturers. During this time, they also designed and specified security features for TV operators.

In 2007, Konstad transitioned into the role of a Product Manager at Conax. Ole Alexander contributed to the establishment of Conax Conformity testing, security training, and certification schemes. Additionally, they developed integration kits for broadcast receiver OEMs.

From 2013 to 2016, Konstad served as a Technical Product Manager at Conax, taking ownership of broadcast clients, specifications, and requirements. Ole Alexander participated in pre-sales work and led technical workshops with customers and partners.

In 2016, Konstad was promoted to the role of Senior Technical Product Manager at Conax. Here, they took on technical product ownership of all broadcast client technology, including specifications and internal software development. Ole Alexander played a crucial role in developing embedded security for connected devices.

In 2019, Konstad joined NAGRA as a Senior Product Manager, focusing on embedded security. Later that year, they moved to Cognite and assumed the position of Director of Product Management. In this role, they worked closely with the development team to improve processes and scale the company.

Konstad's dedication to security continued at Cognite, where they became a Senior Information Security Engineer. Ole Alexander emphasized the importance of understanding the why behind security measures and protecting valuable assets.

In 2021, Konstad expanded their role at Cognite and became an Employee Representative on the Board of Directors. Additionally, in 2022, they took on the responsibility of Security Culture Director, further contributing to the company's security efforts.

Overall, Ole Alexander Pihl Konstad has played various important roles in technology companies, specifically focusing on security, product management, technical product ownership, and development.

Ole Alexander Pihl Konstad obtained their Bachelor's degree in telecommunications from Oslo and Akershus University College between 1995 and 1998. In addition to their formal education, they also earned certifications in "The Foundations of Cybersecurity" from Coursera in November 2020 and in PRINCE II practitioner from APMG International in October 2014.

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  • Director Of Security Product Management

    July 1, 2023 - present

  • Security Culture Director

    February, 2022

  • Employee Representative Board Of Directors

    June, 2021

  • Senior Information Security Engineer

    June, 2020

  • Director Of Product Management

    August, 2019

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