Erlend Bårli-Olsen
Product Owner and Solutions Architect for EV integration at APCOA PARKING Holdings GmbH- Claim this Profile
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Bokmål, Norwegian Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Swedish Full professional proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Danish Professional working proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Mohit Sengar
I am delighted to write this recommendation for Erlend Barli, our exceptional Product Manager at APCOA Parkings GmbH. Having had the pleasure of working closely with Erlend, I can confidently say that he is a highly skilled and dedicated professional who has made significant contributions to our organization. As our Product Manager, Erlend has consistently demonstrated a profound understanding of the parking industry and a remarkable ability to transform ideas into successful products. His strategic vision and attention to detail have been instrumental in the development and launch of several innovative solutions that have positively impacted our business and enhanced the customer experience. Erlend's leadership qualities shine through in his interactions with the team. He has a natural ability to inspire and motivate, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Under his guidance, our product team has achieved new heights, consistently delivering on ambitious goals and surpassing expectations. One of Erlend's standout strengths is his customer-centric approach. He has an uncanny ability to empathize with our clients' needs, ensuring that our products are tailored to meet and exceed their expectations. Erlend's commitment to continuous improvement and his receptiveness to feedback have played a pivotal role in maintaining our position as a market leader. Beyond his impressive professional qualities, Erlend is a pleasure to work with on a personal level. He is approachable, supportive, and always willing to lend a helping hand to colleagues. His positive attitude and infectious enthusiasm create an enjoyable and uplifting work environment for the entire team.
Deepak Sharma
I have worked around 3 years with Erlend and I found him intelligent and deeply creative person. I highly recommend Erlend as a "chief solution architect" and would love to work together again.Erlend is focused at his job. He knows his way around people. He does whatever it takes to help colleagues and gets things done. He makes sure that everyone is on the same page and focused on the main goal.
Mohit Sengar
I am delighted to write this recommendation for Erlend Barli, our exceptional Product Manager at APCOA Parkings GmbH. Having had the pleasure of working closely with Erlend, I can confidently say that he is a highly skilled and dedicated professional who has made significant contributions to our organization. As our Product Manager, Erlend has consistently demonstrated a profound understanding of the parking industry and a remarkable ability to transform ideas into successful products. His strategic vision and attention to detail have been instrumental in the development and launch of several innovative solutions that have positively impacted our business and enhanced the customer experience. Erlend's leadership qualities shine through in his interactions with the team. He has a natural ability to inspire and motivate, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Under his guidance, our product team has achieved new heights, consistently delivering on ambitious goals and surpassing expectations. One of Erlend's standout strengths is his customer-centric approach. He has an uncanny ability to empathize with our clients' needs, ensuring that our products are tailored to meet and exceed their expectations. Erlend's commitment to continuous improvement and his receptiveness to feedback have played a pivotal role in maintaining our position as a market leader. Beyond his impressive professional qualities, Erlend is a pleasure to work with on a personal level. He is approachable, supportive, and always willing to lend a helping hand to colleagues. His positive attitude and infectious enthusiasm create an enjoyable and uplifting work environment for the entire team.
Deepak Sharma
I have worked around 3 years with Erlend and I found him intelligent and deeply creative person. I highly recommend Erlend as a "chief solution architect" and would love to work together again.Erlend is focused at his job. He knows his way around people. He does whatever it takes to help colleagues and gets things done. He makes sure that everyone is on the same page and focused on the main goal.
Mohit Sengar
I am delighted to write this recommendation for Erlend Barli, our exceptional Product Manager at APCOA Parkings GmbH. Having had the pleasure of working closely with Erlend, I can confidently say that he is a highly skilled and dedicated professional who has made significant contributions to our organization. As our Product Manager, Erlend has consistently demonstrated a profound understanding of the parking industry and a remarkable ability to transform ideas into successful products. His strategic vision and attention to detail have been instrumental in the development and launch of several innovative solutions that have positively impacted our business and enhanced the customer experience. Erlend's leadership qualities shine through in his interactions with the team. He has a natural ability to inspire and motivate, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Under his guidance, our product team has achieved new heights, consistently delivering on ambitious goals and surpassing expectations. One of Erlend's standout strengths is his customer-centric approach. He has an uncanny ability to empathize with our clients' needs, ensuring that our products are tailored to meet and exceed their expectations. Erlend's commitment to continuous improvement and his receptiveness to feedback have played a pivotal role in maintaining our position as a market leader. Beyond his impressive professional qualities, Erlend is a pleasure to work with on a personal level. He is approachable, supportive, and always willing to lend a helping hand to colleagues. His positive attitude and infectious enthusiasm create an enjoyable and uplifting work environment for the entire team.
Deepak Sharma
I have worked around 3 years with Erlend and I found him intelligent and deeply creative person. I highly recommend Erlend as a "chief solution architect" and would love to work together again.Erlend is focused at his job. He knows his way around people. He does whatever it takes to help colleagues and gets things done. He makes sure that everyone is on the same page and focused on the main goal.
Mohit Sengar
I am delighted to write this recommendation for Erlend Barli, our exceptional Product Manager at APCOA Parkings GmbH. Having had the pleasure of working closely with Erlend, I can confidently say that he is a highly skilled and dedicated professional who has made significant contributions to our organization. As our Product Manager, Erlend has consistently demonstrated a profound understanding of the parking industry and a remarkable ability to transform ideas into successful products. His strategic vision and attention to detail have been instrumental in the development and launch of several innovative solutions that have positively impacted our business and enhanced the customer experience. Erlend's leadership qualities shine through in his interactions with the team. He has a natural ability to inspire and motivate, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Under his guidance, our product team has achieved new heights, consistently delivering on ambitious goals and surpassing expectations. One of Erlend's standout strengths is his customer-centric approach. He has an uncanny ability to empathize with our clients' needs, ensuring that our products are tailored to meet and exceed their expectations. Erlend's commitment to continuous improvement and his receptiveness to feedback have played a pivotal role in maintaining our position as a market leader. Beyond his impressive professional qualities, Erlend is a pleasure to work with on a personal level. He is approachable, supportive, and always willing to lend a helping hand to colleagues. His positive attitude and infectious enthusiasm create an enjoyable and uplifting work environment for the entire team.
Deepak Sharma
I have worked around 3 years with Erlend and I found him intelligent and deeply creative person. I highly recommend Erlend as a "chief solution architect" and would love to work together again.Erlend is focused at his job. He knows his way around people. He does whatever it takes to help colleagues and gets things done. He makes sure that everyone is on the same page and focused on the main goal.
Experience
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APCOA PARKING Holdings GmbH
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Germany
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Owner and Solutions Architect for EV integration
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Jun 2022 - Present
Engaged as EV Development Lead and Product Owner at APCOA, Europes leading parking operator. APCOA PARKING has a clear vision of the future: We connect Parking, Mobility, and Urban life by providing innovative, smart solutions to our clients and their customers. Engaged as EV Development Lead and Product Owner at APCOA, Europes leading parking operator. APCOA PARKING has a clear vision of the future: We connect Parking, Mobility, and Urban life by providing innovative, smart solutions to our clients and their customers.
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PictoryTale
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Norway
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Solutions Architect
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Apr 2020 - Present
I'm solutions architect and project manager for digital solutions in VR/AR/XR, EDGE Computing and 5G technologies. I do several managing roles at PictoryTale. We deliver cutting-edge AR content to any location in the world. I also do industry-defining projects in EDGE computing and 5G. Project Managment - Business Development - Product Development - Strategic Managment Council I'm solutions architect and project manager for digital solutions in VR/AR/XR, EDGE Computing and 5G technologies. I do several managing roles at PictoryTale. We deliver cutting-edge AR content to any location in the world. I also do industry-defining projects in EDGE computing and 5G. Project Managment - Business Development - Product Development - Strategic Managment Council
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RIDDLE ESPORTS
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Norway
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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CMO
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Jan 2015 - Nov 2022
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Inligo AS
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Norway
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Sales and Marketing Specialist
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Sep 2019 - Oct 2020
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TESLASUIT
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Distributor
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Sep 2019 - Aug 2020
I developed XR solutions for the worlds industry-leading digital-to-human interface. Our full-body AR/VR suit and software suite accelerates the improvement of movement, reflexes and instincts, allowing faster, better improvement of the human mind and body. The TESLASUIT training solution provides outputs from haptic feedback and climate control to users, and receives inputs from motion capture and biometrics. With our software and partner ecosystem, this technology is a complete solution for improving human performance. Show less
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The Gathering
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Norway
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Computer Networking Products
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tournament Coordinator
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2007 - 2017
I have been involved in eventcrew at The Gathering for several years in different capacities. Planning and executing tournaments and tv and stage production were the main focus areas of my engagements. General staff for WCG qualifiers at The Gathering, DreamHack, and Assembly in both TrackMania and CounterStrike. Ref: Vegar Sjefstad I have been involved in eventcrew at The Gathering for several years in different capacities. Planning and executing tournaments and tv and stage production were the main focus areas of my engagements. General staff for WCG qualifiers at The Gathering, DreamHack, and Assembly in both TrackMania and CounterStrike. Ref: Vegar Sjefstad
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Guest Lecturer
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2014 - 2016
Guest lecturer at a pioneering e-sports education project in Norway. The e-sports studies line consists of two classes of fifteen pupils, thirty in total, all focusing full time on gaming and eSports. One class specialize in competitive e-sports, and the other in creative gaming projects like media, cosplay, graphic- game- and level- design and more. Teaching students about: ● Professional event and e-sports management ● e-sport culture ● e-sport media ● Pro player development ● Community work ● other e-sport-related issues. Ref: Olav Helland Show less
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House of Nerds
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Norway
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project and Event Manager
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Mar 2015 - Aug 2015
House of Nerds is a 1000m2 gaming- and technology-oriented location in Oslo, Norway. I host regular events and e-sports tournaments crossing multiple titles. I scheduled, planned and executed a wide variety of projects on a daily basis. I was also involved in the team broadcasting 'Altibox Ligaen' on Norwegian television TV2. Altibox Ligaen was an e-sports league in the titles StarCraft 2, League of Legends and Counter-Strike: Source. For 9 weeks we produced 3 shows each week, going live on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Show less
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Gigacon
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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eSport Chief
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May 2014 - Apr 2015
Manager of all things related to e-sports at Norway's biggest gaming festival GIGACON. These were some of my responsibilities as e-sport Chief at GIGACON 2014: ● Hands-on management of all e-sports related issues. ● All initial planning related to e-sports. ● Team Management of nine teams/crews totaling forty volunteers. ● Network and technical planning and troubleshooting ● Logistics planning ● Contract negotiation of licencing and equipment rentals. ● Recruitment of a crew of forty volunteers. ● Personally responsible for all tournaments, tournament areas and said e-sport crew. ● Sponsor facilitation and branding. ● Oversight on and planning of eight main tournaments: CS:GO, LoL, DOTA2, SC2, HearthStone, USFIV, Tekken, SSBM. ● Event and e-sport production for eight individual tournaments listed above. ● Main stage production planning ● Coordination of media coverage and streaming with ModernTimesGroup/Viasat and other outlets. ● Invitations, travel planning and bookings for pro e-sport talents ● Webdesign and content management ● Scheduling and program management Show less
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Oslo Lions Elektroniske Sportsklubb
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Norway
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager
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2008 - 2014
Team/brand manager and support staff. I gave my pro bono time to LionsEK because of their non-profit nature and their mission to promote e-sports in Norway. At LionsEK I have been involved in these tasks: ● Contracts ● Team Management ● Player Management ● Profiling ● Strategic planning ● Social and professional networking ● Event Content ● Sponsor contact and facilitation Ref: Christophe Roblin, chairman LionsEK Team/brand manager and support staff. I gave my pro bono time to LionsEK because of their non-profit nature and their mission to promote e-sports in Norway. At LionsEK I have been involved in these tasks: ● Contracts ● Team Management ● Player Management ● Profiling ● Strategic planning ● Social and professional networking ● Event Content ● Sponsor contact and facilitation Ref: Christophe Roblin, chairman LionsEK
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ERBO Solskjerming
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Drammen Area, Norway
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Business Owner
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2006 - Jan 2013
Company dealing in heat inverters and domestic shading products. Specializing in whole-sale aimed towards government and big commercial clients. Company dealing in heat inverters and domestic shading products. Specializing in whole-sale aimed towards government and big commercial clients.
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Ivar Lærum AS
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Södra Cell Papermill, Deepwater port - Tofte, Norway
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Machine Operator / Crane Operator / Heavy lifting expert
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Jul 1998 - Jan 2013
As a private contractor I did heavy lifting operations with ship-, dock- and machine- mounted cranes. Precision lifting with safety weight limit 50T. ● Offshore and onshore crane operation. ● Excavator operation ● Shiftleader Ref: Trond Haug-Eriksen As a private contractor I did heavy lifting operations with ship-, dock- and machine- mounted cranes. Precision lifting with safety weight limit 50T. ● Offshore and onshore crane operation. ● Excavator operation ● Shiftleader Ref: Trond Haug-Eriksen
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DreamHack
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Sweden
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tournament Coordinator
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2007 - 2012
I have been involved in several DreamHack Summer & Winter editions in different capacities. I mainly operated as an administrator for CS1.6 and TrackMania. These are some of the tasks i have done for DreamHack AB: ● TrackMania Tournament organizer 2012, Winter 2009 ● WorldCyberGames CS1.6 and TrackMania organizer, administrator and referee ● Stagehand and finals referee for multiple titles ● General staff for all WCG qualifiers at The Gathering, DreamHack and Assembly in both TrackMania and CounterStrike. Ref: Tomas Lyckedal Show less
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TrackMania Norway / www.trackmania.no
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Oslo Area, Norway
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Community Manager & Editor in Chief
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2006 - Jan 2011
I was the main driving force behind the Norwegian TrackMania-community after the launch of TrackMania Nations and the now-defunct site www.trackmania.no in 2006. The community emigrated to facebook-groups after a decline in the Norwegian player base over the years. Home to some of the world's best TrackMania-players. Here is a short list of things I have done for TrackMania Norway: ● Community Manager. ● Editor in Chief (web). ● Head Webmaster www.trackmania.no (no longer online, game declined in popularity) ● Tournament coordinator. ● Head forum and IRC admin. ● Captain of Team Norway. ● Manager, captain and driver at BadBoys racing team. Show less
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World Cyber Games (a Samsung company)
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Los Angeles Convention Center
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Tournament Coordinator
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Jan 2010 - Oct 2010
I am proud to say that I got accepted as a Main Referee during the 2010 World Cyber Games (also known as WCG 2010), which took place from September 30 to October 3, 2010 in the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, USA. The event hosted 450 competing players from 58 countries competing over prizes worth over $250,000. These were some of my tasks at WCG 2010: ● Head admin and tournament coordinator for TrackMania Nations Forever. ● Planning and coordination of international qualifiers ● Server and relay(spectator mode) setup ● Scheduling Show less
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Assembly
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Helsinki, Finland
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Tournament Coordinator
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2010 - 2010
General staff for WCG qualifiers at The Gathering, DreamHack and Assembly in both TrackMania and CounterStrike. Ref: Petri Hämälä General staff for WCG qualifiers at The Gathering, DreamHack and Assembly in both TrackMania and CounterStrike. Ref: Petri Hämälä
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The eXperience
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Roskilde, Denmark
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Tournament Coordinator
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2009 - 2009
Hosted the TrackMania tournament at The eXperience in Roskilde, Denmark. ref: Jens Christian Ringedal Hosted the TrackMania tournament at The eXperience in Roskilde, Denmark. ref: Jens Christian Ringedal
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Education
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Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Master's Degree in Information Systems Management, Project Management -
DeVry University
Bachelor's Degree in Business with Information Technology, Networking Fundamentals Specialization -
IT Akademiet
Adobe Certified Expert(ACE), Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator -
IT Akademiet
Webmaster / E-commerce engineer, Back- & Front-end webdesign - Logistics -
Røyken Videregående skole
Highschool diploma, Business Administration and Management, General -
Hurum Ungdomsskole
Secondary Diploma