Summary
Magnus Axelsson is a Data & Analysis Department Head in Oslo with a PhD in Astrophysics and 18 years of data analysis experience, including a decade in applied machine learning. He brings a researcher’s rigor to business problems, spanning project leadership, model development, and production deployment across industry and research labs. Magnus has led and scaled data science teams, built data strategies, and mentors practitioners to raise technical and operational standards. His background in theoretical physics and astrophysics gives him a strong foundation in complex modeling and uncertainty quantification that he applies to real-world products. Comfortable moving between research and product contexts, he has driven impact at organizations from Simula Research to commercial ventures. Colleagues describe him as a relentless learner who seeks out the hardest problems and converts scientific insight into actionable solutions.
10 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Astrophysics, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Astrophysics at University of Oslo