Oyvind Smogeli

Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Zeabuz

Oyvind Smogeli has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and companies. Oyvind is currently the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Zeabuz since August 2020. Additionally, they serve as an Adjunct Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) starting from January 2021.

Prior to these roles, Oyvind worked at DNV GL where they held multiple positions. From March 2018 to August 2020, they served as the Program Director for Digital Assurance in the Group Technology and Research department. Here, they were responsible for managing the section, identifying new research topics, creating projects, seeking public funding, establishing partnerships, and contributing to the strategy development.

Oyvind also held the title of Head of Marine Cybernetics Advisory in the Maritime Advisory division from January 2017 to February 2018. From September 2016 to January 2017, they worked as the Head of Marine Cybernetics Services in the Offshore Class department. Prior to that, they briefly served as the Head of Digital Service Development in the Marine Cybernetics Services.

Furthermore, Oyvind has experience with Marine Cybernetics, where they were the Managing Director from September 2016 to January 2017. Oyvind also held various positions within the company from August 2012 to May 2016, including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Product Manager DP and Propulsion, Senior Project Engineer, and Consultant.

Overall, Oyvind Smogeli has a strong background in technology, digital services, research, and management within the maritime and technology sectors.

Oyvind Smogeli obtained a PhD in Marine Technology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) from 2002 to 2006. In 2002, they also worked as a Guest Researcher in Ocean Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to that, from 1997 to 2002, they completed their MSc in Marine Technology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Additionally, Oyvind Smogeli has a certification in Leading Digital Transformation from INSEAD Executive Education. No specific information is available regarding the month and year of obtaining this certification.

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  • Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer

    August, 2020 - present