Geir Isaksen is a senior project leader and technologist with a PhD in computational chemistry and 12 years of experience bridging scientific research, high-performance computing and software development. He has led regional initiatives since 2022 to build a secure ICT platform for AI and health research in Helse Nord, combining domain expertise in AI with strict healthcare security requirements. His background includes leading HPC teams and producing research-grade software for high-throughput free energy calculations and enzyme adaptation studies, work reviewed by Nobel laureate Arieh Warshel. Based in Tromsø, he blends academic rigor with practical project delivery, often translating complex computational methods into robust, production-ready systems for the life sciences. An unusual strength is his track record of moving from hands-on scientific software development to steering cross-organizational digital health infrastructure.
12 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computational chemistry, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computational chemistry at UiT- The Arctic University of Norway
High School, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, High School, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics at Norsk Privatgymnas
Military Corporal, Grunnkurs Lederskap, Military Corporal, Grunnkurs Lederskap at Heimevernets Utdanningssentral Værnes
High School, English, Spanish and Political Science, High School, English, Spanish and Political Science at Kongsbakken VGS
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Geir Isaksen - Senior Prosjektleder at Helse Nord IKT