Summary
Jørn Karlsen is a Senior Scientific Programmer based in Oslo with over 15 years of experience building performance-critical software across medical technology, data visualization, oil & gas, and gaming systems. He excels at turning complex, real-time systems into clean, reliable code—particularly in visualization and data pipelines—while navigating domain constraints like IEC 62304 for medical software. Colleagues rely on him to bridge deep technical detail and practical product needs, delivering robust tools for mission-critical operations. He combines a pragmatic engineering mindset with a growing interest in AI, automation, and intelligent workflows, often prioritizing sustainable, thoughtful ways of working. Outside of code he stays grounded by climbing and spending time in nature, which informs his collaborative and balanced approach to problem solving.
15 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer