Summary
Svavar Johannsson is a data engineer with 12 years of hands-on experience building and maintaining data solutions, currently shaping analytics at Icelandair. He transitioned from learning programming in university to practical expertise in BI, databases, ETL processes, and system/network administration during roles at Skeljungur and SaltPay. Comfortable with both engineering and people-facing work, he also consults with social services and supports inclusive community projects, demonstrating strong empathy and teamwork. His final university project delivered a Xamarin Android app for a government agency, highlighting a practical, full-stack approach to problem solving. Svavar combines technical curiosity with durable operational skills and a track record of turning messy, real-world data into reliable processes. Based in Iceland, he brings steady production experience and a collaborative mindset to data engineering challenges.
12 years of coding experience
Computer Science, Computer Science at Reykjavik University
High School Diploma, Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing, High School Diploma, Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing at Fjölbrautaskóli Suðurlands