Summary
Bjarki Stefansson is a team lead and backend developer based in Copenhagen with 11 years of experience building and maintaining API services, data extraction pipelines, and database designs. He now leads backend efforts at Risika, having progressed from hands-on backend development and infrastructure work to managing delivery and technical direction. His background blends a Master’s in Computer Software Engineering with practical ML training from Udacity and earlier roles developing Flask-based data-processing web clients at DTU. Known for enjoying puzzles, he brings a methodical, data-informed approach to system design and automation. Colleagues can expect a leader who pairs deep technical chops in backend systems with a penchant for turning messy data into reliable, production-ready services.
11 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering at Háskóli Íslands
Machine Learning Engineer Nanodegree, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Engineer Nanodegree, Machine Learning at Udacity
Master of Science - MS, Computer Software Engineering, Master of Science - MS, Computer Software Engineering at Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
English, Icelandic, Danish