Gissur Thorhallsson
Founder / CTO at Skývafnir- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
-
Icelandic -
-
English -
-
Danish Professional working proficiency
Topline Score
Bio
Vignir Hafsteinsson
Gissur is simply one of the best developers I've ever worked with. He brings an incredible wide skill-set to the table with a wide range of technical skills that are extremely rare to find in a single person. Whether it is a discussion on low-level programming and code structure, the design of a complex software architecture or selecting the best service to use in a cloud provider, Gissur has the knowledge needed in each area to lead teams in their pursuit of excellence. Gissur also brings extensive experience that he draws from in solving problems. Last but certainly not least, Gissur is a dream to work with. His positive attitude is infectious and he strives to lift the people around him. He calms others in a panic, he encourages them when they are down and he praises them when they do good work. His empathy also reaches his end users which he always keeps on the top of his mind when he is solving their problems. Gissur gets my highest recommendation. Any organization that has him aboard has won the lottery.
Nicanor Gutiérrez Requejo
Gissur is a brilliant software engineer with great passion for his craft. I had the honor of working with him for half a year, and in that time he managed to make me a better developer, providing excellent guidance and support whenever it was needed. Relentless bug hunter, his creative solutions and attention to detail are an example to be followed. As a team member, he was always a positive influence in the team, striving every time for the best quality of our work and for an enjoyable working environment within the team. To summarize, I give him my full recommendation, and any company will be privileged to have someone with his skills and seniority as part of their team.
Vignir Hafsteinsson
Gissur is simply one of the best developers I've ever worked with. He brings an incredible wide skill-set to the table with a wide range of technical skills that are extremely rare to find in a single person. Whether it is a discussion on low-level programming and code structure, the design of a complex software architecture or selecting the best service to use in a cloud provider, Gissur has the knowledge needed in each area to lead teams in their pursuit of excellence. Gissur also brings extensive experience that he draws from in solving problems. Last but certainly not least, Gissur is a dream to work with. His positive attitude is infectious and he strives to lift the people around him. He calms others in a panic, he encourages them when they are down and he praises them when they do good work. His empathy also reaches his end users which he always keeps on the top of his mind when he is solving their problems. Gissur gets my highest recommendation. Any organization that has him aboard has won the lottery.
Nicanor Gutiérrez Requejo
Gissur is a brilliant software engineer with great passion for his craft. I had the honor of working with him for half a year, and in that time he managed to make me a better developer, providing excellent guidance and support whenever it was needed. Relentless bug hunter, his creative solutions and attention to detail are an example to be followed. As a team member, he was always a positive influence in the team, striving every time for the best quality of our work and for an enjoyable working environment within the team. To summarize, I give him my full recommendation, and any company will be privileged to have someone with his skills and seniority as part of their team.
Vignir Hafsteinsson
Gissur is simply one of the best developers I've ever worked with. He brings an incredible wide skill-set to the table with a wide range of technical skills that are extremely rare to find in a single person. Whether it is a discussion on low-level programming and code structure, the design of a complex software architecture or selecting the best service to use in a cloud provider, Gissur has the knowledge needed in each area to lead teams in their pursuit of excellence. Gissur also brings extensive experience that he draws from in solving problems. Last but certainly not least, Gissur is a dream to work with. His positive attitude is infectious and he strives to lift the people around him. He calms others in a panic, he encourages them when they are down and he praises them when they do good work. His empathy also reaches his end users which he always keeps on the top of his mind when he is solving their problems. Gissur gets my highest recommendation. Any organization that has him aboard has won the lottery.
Nicanor Gutiérrez Requejo
Gissur is a brilliant software engineer with great passion for his craft. I had the honor of working with him for half a year, and in that time he managed to make me a better developer, providing excellent guidance and support whenever it was needed. Relentless bug hunter, his creative solutions and attention to detail are an example to be followed. As a team member, he was always a positive influence in the team, striving every time for the best quality of our work and for an enjoyable working environment within the team. To summarize, I give him my full recommendation, and any company will be privileged to have someone with his skills and seniority as part of their team.
Vignir Hafsteinsson
Gissur is simply one of the best developers I've ever worked with. He brings an incredible wide skill-set to the table with a wide range of technical skills that are extremely rare to find in a single person. Whether it is a discussion on low-level programming and code structure, the design of a complex software architecture or selecting the best service to use in a cloud provider, Gissur has the knowledge needed in each area to lead teams in their pursuit of excellence. Gissur also brings extensive experience that he draws from in solving problems. Last but certainly not least, Gissur is a dream to work with. His positive attitude is infectious and he strives to lift the people around him. He calms others in a panic, he encourages them when they are down and he praises them when they do good work. His empathy also reaches his end users which he always keeps on the top of his mind when he is solving their problems. Gissur gets my highest recommendation. Any organization that has him aboard has won the lottery.
Nicanor Gutiérrez Requejo
Gissur is a brilliant software engineer with great passion for his craft. I had the honor of working with him for half a year, and in that time he managed to make me a better developer, providing excellent guidance and support whenever it was needed. Relentless bug hunter, his creative solutions and attention to detail are an example to be followed. As a team member, he was always a positive influence in the team, striving every time for the best quality of our work and for an enjoyable working environment within the team. To summarize, I give him my full recommendation, and any company will be privileged to have someone with his skills and seniority as part of their team.
Experience
-
Skývafnir
-
Iceland
-
Information Technology & Services
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Founder / CTO
-
Mar 2022 - Present
Cloud Automation and Delivery Cloud Automation and Delivery
-
-
-
Mainframe Industries
-
Finland
-
Computer Games
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Senior Backend Engineer
-
Jun 2021 - Mar 2023
Cloud Automation, Kubernetes, CI/CD and general DevOps. Cloud Automation, Kubernetes, CI/CD and general DevOps.
-
-
-
Genuity Science
-
United States
-
Biotechnology Research
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Senior Software Developer
-
Sep 2017 - Apr 2021
Develop an ETL and Analysis Platform for Genomic Data. Heavily involved in evolving development practices and delivery pipelines to lessen the lead time for new products and features. Pivotal in spearheading Kubernetes adoption and creating an active cross-functional DevOps culture Key concepts include microservices (python / golang / Java), Kubernetes, CI/CD (Gitlab CI / ArgoCD / GitOps) and infrastructur- as-code (Terraform) Develop an ETL and Analysis Platform for Genomic Data. Heavily involved in evolving development practices and delivery pipelines to lessen the lead time for new products and features. Pivotal in spearheading Kubernetes adoption and creating an active cross-functional DevOps culture Key concepts include microservices (python / golang / Java), Kubernetes, CI/CD (Gitlab CI / ArgoCD / GitOps) and infrastructur- as-code (Terraform)
-
-
-
Activity Stream
-
Iceland
-
IT Services and IT Consulting
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Integration Developer
-
Mar 2017 - Aug 2017
Worked with a team of developers in Serbia and Iceland developing an integration platform for clients using the Activity Stream BI product. Worked with a team of developers in Serbia and Iceland developing an integration platform for clients using the Activity Stream BI product.
-
-
-
Fibetco
-
Copenhagen Area, Denmark
-
Backend Engineer
-
Dec 2013 - Mar 2017
Part of the founding team of a gambling startup. Designed and implemented backend systems and infrastructure for a new concept in online gambling with very high scalability requirements. Extensive use of cloud computing services on a completely open-source stack. In charge of managing operational and organizational security which led me into being responsible for setting up and maintaining the company’s certifications with the Danish and Maltese Gambling Authorities. Part of the founding team of a gambling startup. Designed and implemented backend systems and infrastructure for a new concept in online gambling with very high scalability requirements. Extensive use of cloud computing services on a completely open-source stack. In charge of managing operational and organizational security which led me into being responsible for setting up and maintaining the company’s certifications with the Danish and Maltese Gambling Authorities.
-
-
-
Square Enix
-
United Kingdom
-
Computer Games
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Full Stack Developer
-
Jul 2012 - Dec 2013
Web development and devops for a Square Enix skunkworks shop - bringing console games to web browsers with Core Online. Web development and devops for a Square Enix skunkworks shop - bringing console games to web browsers with Core Online.
-
-
-
-
Software Engineering
-
May 2005 - Jul 2012
Development and operation of geospatial information system infrastructure for multiple clients. Development and operation of geospatial information system infrastructure for multiple clients.
-
-
Education
-
2001 - 2005
Reykjavik University
B.Sc., Computer Science -
1994 - 1999
Fjölbrautaskólinn í Breiðholti
Stúdentspróf, Fjölmiðlafræði -
1984 - 1994
Ölduselsskóli
-
1984 - 1994
Ölduselsskóli
Community
