Summary
Kristinn Þrastarson is a Senior Software Developer based in Iceland with a decade of experience building production software across fintech, education, and consultancy firms. He currently engineers solutions at Hugsmiðjan after three years developing core systems at Festi, and has a history of hands-on roles at Gangverk and TM Software. Alongside professional work he has taught programming and computer architecture at Reykjavík University since 2015, combining practical industry experience with pedagogy. His background blends a Computer Science degree with studies in business and sports coaching, reflecting an unusual mix of technical, organizational and people-focused skills. Known for steady long-term contributions rather than flashy open-source signaling, he brings reliable execution and a knack for translating academic concepts into real-world software.
10 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Students degree, Business and economics, Students degree, Business and economics at Keilir Atlantic Center of Excellence
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, Bachelor's degree, Computer Science at Reykjavik University
English, Icelandic