Welcome to the River Security team, Bjørnar!

We are excited to announce that Bjørnar has joined us as a Fullstack Developer, bringing a wealth of experience in programming, devops, and web development.

At 27 years old and originally from Larvik, Bjørnar’s journey into technology started early. He studied IKT in Sandefjord and completed his apprenticeship with Optimale Systemer in Larvik. Bjørnar then pursued a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering at Høgskolen i Østfold in Halden. While studying, he founded his own company, Datahjelpen AS, to help pay off student loans, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit from the start.

After graduation, Bjørnar spent four years as a fullstack developer at Adstate, where he honed his skills in JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, and Java, alongside devops work with LAMP/LEMP stacks, Docker, and Kubernetes. His passion lies in building intuitive and visually appealing user experiences, and he’s driven by creating environments where team members feel respected, safe, and excited about their work.

Beyond coding, Bjørnar is a tech enthusiast with a strong interest in Bitcoin, DIY projects, 3D printing, and Raspberry Pi. He’s also an avid gamer, currently diving into V Rising, Enshrouded, and World of Warcraft(WoW), balancing his love for gaming with his passion for tech. When not gaming, he enjoys hiking in the mountains and working on programming hobby projects.

At River Security, Bjørnar is eager to continue developing his leadership skills and to foster a culture where innovation thrives. He’s also passionate about challenging modern web development trends, advocating for the power of web standards over reinventing the wheel.

A Perfect Fit at the Right Time

“We’re happy to welcome Bjørnar to the team,” says Lars-Georg, our CTO. “His diverse experience in fullstack development and devops is exactly what we need at this stage. With so many key components to create and solve, Bjørnar’s timing couldn’t be better. We believe his technical skills, combined with his vision for fostering collaboration and creativity, will help push us forward in building our next-generation solutions.”

Welcome aboard, Bjørnar! We’re excited to have you on our team and look forward to the exciting contributions you’ll bring to River Security.