Summary
Börkur Sigurbjörnsson is a seasoned information scientist and data engineer who translates AI, ML, and NLP into practical data platforms, MVPs, and search-driven solutions for early-stage startups and research organizations. Based in Paris, he brings a global track record across Iceland, the Netherlands, the UK, Spain, Germany, and France, turning complex data into actionable insights. As a freelance information scientist at borkur.net, he designs data pipelines, knowledge architectures, and AI-powered applications grounded in rigorous applied research. His career spans roles at Yahoo!, Microsoft Research, and leadership positions at Future Cities Catapult and PlaceMake.io, culminating in founder/engineer work with Urban Volcano and Urbanixm. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Amsterdam, underscoring a deep research foundation that informs production-grade engineering. An entrepreneur and writer as well, he blends technical depth with storytelling, publishing illustrated short fiction through Urban Volcano and coordinating data-driven narratives for products.
10 years of coding experience
22 years of employment as a software developer
B.Sc. Mathematics, B.Sc. Mathematics at Háskóli Íslands
PhD Computer Science, PhD Computer Science at University of Amsterdam