Technical Executive & HPC Pioneer
Bridging the worlds of high-performance computing, financial services, and cloud infrastructure with over 15 years of transformative leadership.
The Bridge Builder
Connecting technical depth with business acumen
- From bare metal optimization to C-suite strategy
- Translating complex HPC concepts for business stakeholders
- Aligning technology investments with financial outcomes
- Building cross-functional teams that deliver results
The Scale Architect
Transforming ideas into enterprise-grade platforms
- Scaled systems from startup to global operations
- Designed multi-region, fault-tolerant infrastructures
- Built self-service platforms serving 100+ users
- Optimized resource utilization reducing costs by 40%+
The Innovation Catalyst
Pioneering next-generation computational solutions
- Early Kubernetes adopter (v1.0 in 2016)
- First to implement Omni Path vFabric multi-tenancy
- Created industry-first bare metal provisioning for CloudStack
- Published reference architectures adopted industry-wide
From Reykjavík to London via Stavanger: A Career in HPC
Four transformative chapters building the future of high-performance computing
Reykjavík, Iceland
2009-2011CS Student at Reykjavik University
- Studied BSc Computer Science, completing 2 of 3 years
- Built foundation in distributed systems and algorithms
- Developed passion for infrastructure and systems programming
- Laid groundwork for a career in cloud and HPC computing
Academic grounding before a career in cutting-edge infrastructure
Stavanger, Norway
2011-2013Programmer at Destino
- Built enterprise content management systems for corporate clients
- Introduced SCRUM methodology and CI/CD practices to the team
- Developed full-stack web applications using C# and JavaScript
- First experience delivering software to production at scale
First professional role establishing core engineering discipline
Reykjavík, Iceland
2013-2018Cloud & HPC Pioneer — GreenQloud → Advania
- Extended Apache CloudStack core, pioneered private cloud deployment at GreenQloud
- Founded and built HPCFLOW IaaS platform from the ground up at Advania
- Early Kubernetes adopter (v1.0 in 2016) for production workloads
- Delivered HPC clusters-as-a-service for enterprise clients including automotive
Mastered cloud infrastructure and became an HPC specialist
London, UK
2018-PresentTechnical Leader — atNorth → Canonical → Millennium
- Scaled HPCFLOW to multi-regional HPC-as-a-Service as CTO at atNorth (2018-2021)
- Led Ubuntu HPC strategy (14% market share) at Canonical, reporting to CEO (2022-2023)
- Forged strategic NVIDIA partnership and authored industry-recognized publications
- Architecting hybrid HPC infrastructure for quantitative trading at Millennium (2023-Present)
Established global leadership in HPC platform engineering and product strategy
Today, I continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in HPC, combining lessons from startup innovation, open-source collaboration, and enterprise-scale execution to deliver transformative solutions.
Technology Evolution Along the Journey
Production Experience
Comprehensive technology expertise across 50+ tools and platforms, built through hands-on experience in production environments
Business & Strategy
Cloud & Platform
Container Orchestration
HPC & Workload Management
Storage Systems
Automation & DevOps
Networking & Fabrics
Hardware & Infrastructure
Each technology represents real production experience - from deploying Kubernetes v1.0 in 2016 to architecting multi-tenant HPC platforms serving enterprise customers across multiple continents.
Founding Engineer. Platform Builder. HPC Specialist.
I'm a founding engineer and infrastructure architect who has built 4 complete HPC platforms from ground zero to enterprise production. With 15+ years spanning bare metal provisioning, cloud-native orchestration, and product strategy, I specialize in the hard problems at the intersection of HPC, cloud, and financial services.
The Bridge Builder
Connecting technical depth with business acumen, from bare metal to boardroom
The Scale Architect
Transforming single-region solutions into global platforms serving thousands
The Innovation Catalyst
Early adopter and pioneer, from Kubernetes v1.0 to cutting-edge HPC solutions
Currently serving as Lead HPC/Grid Engineer at Millennium Management in London, I lead the development of hybrid cloud HPC platforms that empower portfolio managers and quantitative researchers with on-demand computational resources. My journey has taken me from pioneering cloud infrastructure at GreenQloud in Iceland, through driving Ubuntu's growth in the HPC market at Canonical, to building enterprise-scale platforms for the world's leading financial institutions.
My expertise spans the full technology stack - from InfiniBand and Omni Path fabrics at the hardware layer, through Kubernetes and OpenStack orchestration, to self-service platforms that democratize access to computational power. I've co-authored reference architectures with major OEMs, presented at international conferences including ISC HPC and Supercomputing, and contributed to open-source projects that advance the field.
Beyond technology, I'm passionate about building teams and cultures that deliver exceptional results. Whether reporting to CEOs or collaborating with engineers, I believe in the power of clear communication, strategic thinking, and relentless focus on customer outcomes.