Ove Grødeland has extensive experience in technical and operational roles, currently serving as a Technical Account Manager at NetNordic Norge since August 2009, providing remote and onsite support for Equinor ASA in Forus. Previous positions include Board Chairman at Alfasafe AS until July 2022, Operational Manager and Team Leader at Intelecom Group AS from February 2005 to August 2009 at Statoil ASA, and Operation Engineer at Alcatel Distribusjon AS from January 1998 to February 2005, also at Statoil ASA. Ove Grødeland began a career in engineering with Telenor Group from June 1986 to December 1997, focusing on operation and support of public PBX systems. Early career experiences include part-time roles as a taxi driver at Bryne Taxi from 1990 to 1993 and as a tinman at Rør & Blikk AS from June 1976 to June 1986. Ove Grødeland's educational background includes studies at Stavanger Ingeniørhøyskole, Stavanger Tekniske Fagskole, and Bryne Gymnas, culminating in a degree in Naturfaglinje.