Erik Dyrkoren

Chief Executive Officer at Zeabuz

Erik Dyrkoren has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and positions. Erik is currently working as the Chief Executive Officer at Zeabuz, a maritime autonomy company focused on revolutionizing waterborne transport systems. Prior to that, they were the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Blueye Robotics, where they developed the world's best underwater drone and aimed to provide more people access to the oceans. Erik also served as a Board Member at Connect Trøndelag, a non-profit organization supporting entrepreneurs, and as the General Manager and Chairman of the Board at Maritimt Forum Midt-Norge, a foundation representing the maritime industry in Norway. Erik worked as a Research Engineer at MARINTEK, focusing on maritime research, and as the Programme Manager at Maritim21, leading a comprehensive maritime research and innovation strategy. Erik was also involved in the SARiNOR project, working as a Project Manager and Co-Founder to establish Norway's search and rescue capability in the High North. Additionally, they served as the Chairman of the Board at Tårnet Barnehage, overseeing the operations of their children's kindergarten. Erik's earlier experiences include working as the Secretary at MARUT, the Norwegian government's strategic council for maritime issues, and being an Increment Payload Manager at the European Space Agency, where they handled cargo transportation to the International Space Station.

Erik Dyrkoren has an extensive education history with a focus on business administration and engineering. Erik started their education at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in 1993 and completed a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering Design in 1998. During their time at NTNU, Erik also pursued an additional Master's degree in Environmentally Benign Engineering Design at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 1996 to 1997.

In 2008, Erik Dyrkoren continued their education at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), this time enrolling in the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program with a specialization in MTM. Erik completed this degree in 2009.

Additionally, Erik pursued another Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree at the National University of Singapore from 2008 to 2020, specializing in Technology Management.

The education history provided does not give information on any degrees or field of study at the National University of Singapore without specific years mentioned.

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  • Chief Executive Officer

    January, 2020 - present