Stein Haugan is a technical lead with over a decade of experience delivering research-driven software solutions for major space science projects, currently heading the Project Related IT Services Group at the University of Oslo. With a PhD in cosmology and a background coordinating multi-instrument space missions at ESA, he blends deep scientific understanding with pragmatic software engineering and team leadership. He excels at analyzing complex systems, surfacing hidden risks, and turning subtle problems into robust, maintainable solutions—often enjoying the detective work as a hobby. Socially adept and empathetic, he mentors both technical and non-technical colleagues while also thriving in focused, solitary development work. Based in Oslo, he’s particularly keen to spend more time on front-end development and brings a dry wit and love of wordplay to collaborative environments.
10 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Dr. Scient., Cosmology, Dr. Scient., Cosmology at University of Oslo
Contributions:2 PRs, 16 pushes, 1 branch in 1 year 8 months
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Stein Haugan - Technical Lead, Project Related IT Services Group