Håkon Strand
Chief Technology Officer at Sklls
Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway
Summary
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Top SchoolHåkon Strand is a Chief Technology Officer and hands-on data scientist with a decade of experience building machine learning and conversational AI products, currently scaling Sklls’ generative-AI platform for emergency communication training worldwide. He combines deep technical delivery—having built real-time IoT analytics for public transit and simulation models for offshore systems—with a background in science journalism that makes him an effective public speaker and educator. At Sklls he focuses on realistic speech-driven training for high-stakes teams, translating research-grade AI into reliable B2B SaaS. Notably, his Quora writing has reached over 100 million views, reflecting an uncommon ability to communicate complex tech to broad audiences. Based in Stavanger, Norway, he balances startup leadership with competitive chess and hands-on product development.
10 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (MSc), Industrial Economics, GPA 4.4/5, Master of Science (MSc), Industrial Economics, GPA 4.4/5 at University of Stavanger (UiS)High school, General Studies, High school, General Studies at St. Olav vgs
Norwegian, English
Stackoverflow
36reputation
67reached
1answer
0questions
Github Skills (2)
python6
dictionary6
Github contributions (5)
HStrand/chess-predictor
Sep 2017 - Mar 2018
Contributions:19 commits, 23 pushes, 1 branch in 6 months
HStrand/pypelines
Dec 2016 - May 2017
Contributions:32 pushes, 1 branch in 4 months
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