Oliasoft
Jim Strand is a seasoned professional in the oil and gas industry with extensive experience in software solutions, engineering management, and business development. As the founder of Oliasoft AS since February 2015, Jim has spearheaded the development of web-based software to enhance automated well planning and drilling operations for major industry players. Previously, Jim established the Integrated Project Management and Special Projects group at First Geo and took on various leadership roles, including founding WDO and serving as CEO to develop the iQx software suite. With a strong background as a senior drilling engineer and technical consultant for prominent companies like Statoil and AGR, Jim has consistently focused on digitalization, big data analytics, and operational efficiency. Educational credentials include an Executive MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and a Master's in Petroleum Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
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Oliasoft
Oliasoft is a global Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company enabling digitization and automation through sophisticated cloud engineering software. We are a pioneering provider of modern well planning and design software catalyzing change for the energy industry's future. We develop cloud-based, open and user-centric software by combining competence from the hard tech oil industry and the soft tech gaming industry. Our pioneering product, Oliasoft WellDesign®, works as a catalyst providing seamless integration between existing systems and people. This enables automatization in a true and future-proof way.