Bjarne Grimstad
Chief Research Officer (CRO) at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Oslo, Norway
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Top SchoolBjarne Grimstad is a research-driven technology leader with 13 years of experience specializing in mathematical optimization, machine learning, and software engineering for oil and gas production systems. As Chief Research Officer at Solution Seeker and former CTO, he has led R&D and productization of data-driven production optimization tools that bridge advanced multiphase flow simulation and real-time operations. He holds a PhD in mathematical optimization from NTNU and teaches as an Adjunct Associate Professor, translating cutting-edge research into practical decision-support methods for industry. His work uniquely combines deep algorithmic expertise with hands-on engineering—from surrogate modelling and mathematical programming to production-grade software—and includes close collaboration with industry partners like BP. Based in Oslo, he brings an entrepreneurial mindset to complex physical systems, focusing on making AI and optimization actionable under real-world constraints.
13 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Sergeant Military and Strategic Leadership, Sergeant Military and Strategic Leadership at Royal Norwegian Air Force Officer Candidate School (LBS)Norwegian University of Science and Technology
English, Norwegian
Github Skills (22)
gradient-descent10
python10
matlab10
function-approximation10
numerics10
root-finding10
numerical-analysis10
approximation10
splines10
python-interface9
nonlinear-optimization9
scip9
mathematical-programming7
gurobi6
optimization6
Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (5)
bgrimstad/relu-opt-public
Sep 2020 - Mar 2022
Contributions:5 commits, 4 pushes, 1 branch in 1 year 5 months
bgrimstad/censo
Jun 2015 - Apr 2019
Contributions:29 commits, 18 pushes, 2 branches in 3 years 11 months
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