Stian Karlsen

Stian Karlsen has a diverse work experience in various organizations. Stian began their career in 1995, working part-time jobs while studying. Stian then worked as a System Developer at Macaos Software, where they focused on creating software for ordering Printed Circuit Board prototypes. After that, they joined Vizrt as a System Developer, specializing in developing backend service applications for graphics and video playout in the broadcast industry. Stian then co-founded Embigo AS, a startup focused on developing a clinical collaboration platform for healthcare professionals.

Stian later served as a Senior Consultant at Miles AS, where they primarily worked as a .Net developer and Scrum Master for the team assigned to Sbanken. Stian then worked as a Developer/Consultant at Sbanken, leading a team in developing fund and stock trading pages for their internet bank.

Stian's career continued at Sparebanken Vest, where they held several leadership positions. Stian started as a Team Leader and Developer, focusing on delivering customer-oriented solutions. Stian then became the Head of IT System Development, responsible for leading the development of various digital banking solutions. Stian later became the Head of Innovation and Customer Experience, overseeing the digitization efforts within the bank. Stian then transitioned to becoming the Leader of Strategy and Digital Distribution, where their main focus was on business effectiveness. Currently, Stian works as the CTO and Chief Technology/Talent Officer, responsible for building a unified and robust technology environment within the bank.

Aside from their work in the banking sector, Stian has also been involved in other organizations. Stian serves as a Board Member at NCE Finance Innovation and is a Member of the Expert Group on Digitalization at Bergen Næringsråd. Additionally, Stian has experience as a Guest Lecturer at the University of Bergen, where they provided lectures on topics such as Scrum, Kanban, Agile, and teamwork for computer science students.

Stian Karlsen completed their Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, starting in 2001 and finishing in 2004. Stian then pursued their Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Bergen (UiB) between 2004 and 2006. In 2017, Stian attended Hult Ashridge to earn an Executive Coach certification in Coaching.