Steinar Elgsæter

Steinar Elgsæter is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in advanced analytics and automation within the oil and gas industry. Currently serving as Task Lead and Technical Lead for "advanced analytics" at Equinor since July 2016, Steinar oversees a research task focused on acoustic measurements for condition monitoring and coordinates a team developing digital twin solutions. Previous roles include Principal Engineer in upstream automation at Equinor, where Steinar engaged in software development and energy systems analysis, and Senior Researcher in subsea technology and operations at Statoil. Early career experience includes positions at Cybernetica AS, ABB, and internships at various tech companies. Steinar holds a PhD in Engineering Cybernetics and a Master's degree from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, complemented by a brief academic stint at Delft University of Technology.