Håkon Hoff

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  • Timeline

    Jan 2020 - May 2020

    Student Teaching Assistant

    Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU)
    Sept 2020 - Sept 2021

    Back End Developer

    Tata Consultancy Services
    Oct 2021 - Apr 2023

    Software Developer Contractor

    CGI
    May 2023 - May 2024

    Software Developer

    Variant
    Sept 2023 - now

    Vice President of Public Relations

    Oslo Toastmasters Club
    Current Company
    May 2024 - now

    Software Developer

    Telenor
  • About me

    Software Developer and public speaker. Passion for making an impact with software

  • Education

    • Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (ntnu)

      2015 - 2020
      Master's degree computer engineering
  • Experience

    • Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (ntnu)

      Jan 2020 - May 2020
      Student teaching assistant

      As a Teaching Assistant for a Software Architecture course, I supported the professor in evaluating and providing feedback on student assignments. My primary responsibilities included reviewing individual and group projects for over 50 students, offering technical guidance, and answering questions on a course forum. I also assisted in ensuring that project reports aligned with practical implementation, helping students troubleshoot issues related to backend coding and software architecture. I worked closely with other teaching assistants to divide the workload and ensure timely evaluations.- Updated the university’s outdated Android development setup guide, simplifying the process for students.- Evaluated and tested mobile game projects by reviewing code and running applications on Android devices.- Assessed how software architecture patterns described in reports matched the actual implementation in the codebase, ensuring consistency between theoretical and practical work. Show less

    • Tata consultancy services

      Sept 2020 - Sept 2021
      Back end developer

      In this role, I worked as a back-end developer on key projects for Posten Norge, focusing on automating processes and improving functionality for private customers. I was part of a 5-member team, coordinating closely with offshore developers in India while serving as the primary liaison between Posten and Tata Consultancy Services. My responsibilities included developing new features, attending client meetings to gather requirements, and ensuring smooth knowledge transfer for new hires joining the project.- Developed functionality for private customers to automatically rent postboxes, including payment integration and subscription renewal systems- Automated the manual customs process to comply with new EU GDPR regulations, streamlining operations for processing international packages- Served as the communication bridge between Posten’s client team and offshore developers, ensuring that client feedback was effectively implemented- Managed knowledge transfer processes for junior hires, documenting key processes and facilitating smooth transitions Show less

    • Cgi

      Oct 2021 - Apr 2023

      - Led the development of a search application for SIS Recast compliance, working with legal experts and designers to ensure adherence to regulations and delivering a modern, UI-friendly solution.- Improved the onboarding process for the international police team by creating an Ansible playbook, installing dependencies, and documenting the software architecture and permissions processes.- Enhanced the learning environment by organizing a mini-conference at CGI and hosting a panel discussion focused on designing data-intensive applications. Show less During the first half of my tenure in CGI, I worked with PayPartner360. A system that has been in production for 30 years and is processing over 1.6 billion fuel retail transactions annually.- Led the development of a search application for SIS Recast compliance, working with legal experts and designers to ensure adherence to regulations and delivering a modern, UI-friendly solution.- Improved the onboarding process for the international police team by creating an Ansible playbook, installing dependencies, and documenting the software architecture and permissions processes.- Enhanced the learning environment by organizing a mini-conference at CGI and hosting a panel discussion focused on designing data-intensive applications.- Applied the Single Responsibility Principle to refactor and improve the maintainability of PayPartner360 by breaking down large classes into smaller, more manageable units.- Integrated a web interface for mass-blocking credit cards during fraud attacks, utilizing Apache Tapestry, SOAP, and SQL to develop the solution.- Achieved Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Java SE 11 certification within four months, validating advanced knowledge of Java, object-oriented programming, and Java Streams.- Developed a random string generator to enhance the test framework, improving testing capabilities and accuracy.- Contributed to continuous integration pipelines in both PayPartner360 and SIS Recast by writing and updating automated tests, supporting a more efficient development cycle. Show less

      • Software Developer Contractor

        Aug 2022 - Apr 2023
      • Software Developer Contractor

        Oct 2021 - Aug 2022
    • Variant

      May 2023 - May 2024
      Software developer

      At Variant, a Norwegian-based consultancy known for its innovative culture, I focused on internal projects to enhance business processes, particularly in the AI and automation space, while also competing for external contracts. Despite challenges in securing external projects due to market conditions, I contributed significantly to internal development, working with cutting-edge AI technology and improving company workflows.- Led the development of "Sales GPT", an AI-powered internal tool designed to streamline contract bidding by analyzing client requirements and generating tailored responses based on consultants’ CVs. Defined the AI model’s behavior, ensuring it integrated seamlessly with internal CV data using SQL Server, C#/.NET, and Next.js/TypeScript to improve contract responses.- Specified and implemented integration between AI models and internal systems to minimize hallucinations and enhance accuracy in matching consultants to contract requirements, optimizing the internal sales process.- Helped improve internal processes by automating contract responses and CV analysis, offering insights into how AI can optimize technical sales in consultancy.- Collaborated remotely with colleagues from other offices, demonstrating strong communication and teamwork in a hybrid working environment.- Earned Google Cloud Platform (GCP) certification and Confluent Certified Developer for Apache Kafka (CCDAK) to align with market trends and improve competitiveness in bidding for contracts. Show less

    • Oslo toastmasters club

      Sept 2023 - now

      As the Vice President of PR, my responsibility is to develop a public relations plan and collaborate with the other club leaders. Oslo Toastmasters is a President's Distinguished Club for many years, with an annual achievement of at least 9/10 goals. As the manager of PR, my responsibility is to run Oslo Toastmasters LinkedIn and Facebook page to attract new members, and to inform about events. In addition as a board member, I am working in a team to develop and implement plan to further the club's success.

      • Vice President of Public Relations

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Board Member and Manager of PR

        Sept 2023 - Jan 2024
    • Telenor

      May 2024 - now
      Software developer

      Developing the IAM software solution used by Telenor Norge and Telenor's subsidiaries in Norway. - Optimized access control workflow by integrating legacy system into Telenor's private cloud IAM solution causing a clear overview of accesses in legacy systems.

  • Licenses & Certifications