Ole Aamot

CV

Ole Aamot
Oslo, Norway
Email: ole@oleaamot.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/oleaamot
GitHub: github.com/OleAamot

Objective
Experienced software developer with over 10 years of expertise in open-source projects, digital privacy, and software innovation. Passionate about developing accessible, secure, and user-friendly technology solutions. Seeking a challenging role to leverage my skills in software development, project leadership, and open-source collaboration to drive technological advancement and digital rights.

Professional Experience

Senior Software Developer, Innovatech Solutions, Oslo, Norway
January 2018 – Present

  • Lead developer for a suite of privacy-focused applications, increasing user data protection by 50%.
  • Implemented agile methodologies, improving project delivery time by 30%.
  • Spearheaded an initiative to open-source a significant portion of our software, enhancing community engagement and product development.

Software Engineer, OpenTech Inc., Remote
June 2013 – December 2017

  • Developed and maintained high-traffic, open-source web applications, contributing to a 40% growth in user base.
  • Collaborated across teams to integrate cutting-edge technologies, such as AI and blockchain, into existing products.
  • Actively contributed to over 20 open-source projects, receiving several community awards for contributions.

Junior Developer, Creative Solutions, Trondheim, Norway
August 2009 – May 2013

  • Assisted in the development of mobile applications focused on enhancing user productivity, which reached over 1 million downloads.
  • Implemented robust code testing practices, reducing bug rates by 25%.
  • Organized local meetups for developers to foster a community of learning and collaboration.

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
2007 – 2009
Thesis: “Securing Open-Source Software Against Emerging Threats”

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
2003 – 2007
Graduated with Honours

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, Rust
  • Tools & Technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Git, Jenkins
  • Frameworks: Django, React, Vue.js, Flask
  • Strong advocate for digital privacy and open-source software
  • Excellent communication skills, fluent in English and Norwegian

Projects

OpenPrivacy Toolset (Lead Developer)
A collection of tools designed for enhancing digital privacy, including an email encryption plugin and a secure messaging app. (GitHub: /OpenPrivacyToolset)

EduCode Platform (Contributor)
An open-source learning platform for new programmers. Contributed to backend development and designed an interactive code checker. (GitHub: /EduCodePlatform)

Publications & Talks

  • “The Future of Open Source in the Age of AI”, Tech Innovators Conference, 2022
  • “Building Privacy-Focused Applications”, Digital Rights Magazine, 2021

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, Open Source Initiative (OSI)
  • Member, Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)

Interests

  • Open-source software development
  • Digital privacy advocacy
  • Mountain biking
  • Chess

References

Available upon request.