Per Kristian Gjermshus

Per Kristian Gjermshus has extensive work experience in software architecture and engineering roles. Per Kristian is currently serving as the SVP Software Architecture at Sonitor since 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Forkbeard Technologies AS as the VP of Engineering from 2019 to 2022, and earlier as a Senior Software Architect. Per Kristian has also worked at Sonitor Technologies as a Senior Software Architect from 2015 to 2019. Per has experience working at renowned companies such as Microsoft and Nokia, where they held the position of Head Software Architect. At Nokia, they played a crucial role in the development of the Nokia Asha 501 phone. Per Kristian was also a key member at Smarterphone AS, leading the technical sales to Nokia for the Smarterphone OS. Additionally, they have worked at other companies like Kvaleberg AS and Init Software Engineering AS, gaining experience in various aspects of software development and research engineering. Per started their career as a Team Manager at LYN SKI before transitioning into the software industry.

Per Kristian Gjermshus obtained a Master of Science (cand. scient) degree in Computer Science from the University of Oslo, which they completed between 1994 and 2000. Prior to that, they completed their high school education at Berg videregående skole from 1991 to 1994. From 1982 to 1991, they attended Tåsen barne og ungdomsskole, though no specific degree or field of study is mentioned during this period.