# Morten Taksrud (@taksrud.net)

Profile: https://sifa.id/p/taksrud.net
Headline: Enterprise Architect
Location: Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway

## About

More than 25 years of experience working with CxOs on IT strategy design and execution, enterprise architecture, business operation and service delivery in several industry sectors such as energy, telecommunication, financial services, aquaculture and public. Professional qualifications in enterprise architecture, IT governance and management, cybersecurity and privacy.

Result-oriented adviser with proven success in large-scale IT strategy and architecture projects for both private and public-sector clients.

Proven ability to transform the IT capability of organisations, in addition to, creating or reinvigorating their enterprise architecture capability. Deep functional knowledge of It systems, databases, networks and end-point solutions.

Systematic and pragmatic approach to solving challenges. High personal integrity and a proven facilitator and team builder who is able to create an environment where employees feel motivated to achieve exceptional business performance.

Extensive delivery expertise with highly commendable stakeholder management skills. Excellent communication skills and extensive experience with multicultural teams. Worked across Europe and the Middle-East.

Strengths in:

\* IT Strategy and IT Operation Model Design
\* Enterprise Architecture
\* Business Process Management
\* Project Management
\* Cybersecurity
\* Privacy

CAREER STRENGTHS AND HIGHLIGHTS

\**IT Strategy** – led multiple engagements to assess existing IT capabilities with the view to improve service delivery. Applied frameworks to review, design and build target operating models for IT portfolio management, IT governance, project delivery, application and network solution design, and IT operations. Crafted detailed roadmap plans to lead clients towards the desired target state.

\**Enterprise Architecture** – lead architect on multiple large-scale enterprise architecture engagements implementing strategy and improve service delivery. Solid working knowledge of several international enterprise architecture frameworks. Demonstrated ability to design and build architecture practices.

\**Stakeholder Management** – ability to work comfortably alongside CxOs for large private and governmental clients. Able to navigate and negotiate with difficult stakeholders to obtain mutually agreed outcomes.

\**Innovation** – consistently ahead (early adoption) with the understanding of new and emerging technologies.

## Experience

- **Internal IT resource at ISI AS** (1996 – 1999)
- **Technical Broadcast Advisor at Norsemen P.R. Ltd.** (1995 – 1995)
- **Technical Broadcast Advisor at Kanal 1** (1995 – 1996)
- **Technical Broadcast Advisor at Radio FM** (1993 – 1994)
- **Producer and Technician at Radio Nettverk AS** (1992 – 1993)
- **Producer, DJ and Technician at Radio Vest A/S** (1991 – 1993)
- **Responsible for subscriptions at A/S TV - VEST** (1990 – 1993)
- **Conscript at The Norwegian Army, FDI 8 / IR 8** (1990 – 1990)
- **Conscript at The Norwegian Army, District Command East (DKØ)** (1989 – 1990)
- **Recruit at The Norwegian Army** (1989 – 1989)
- **Producer, DJ and Technician at Radio Vest A/S** (1989 – 1989)
- **Apprentice at Radio Vest A/S** (1988 – 1988)
- **Director at Capgemini Norge AS** (2014 – present)
- **Senior Manager at PwC** (2012 – 2014)
- **Group Architect & Manager IT Operations at Marine Harvest ASA** (2008 – 2009)
- **Managing Consultant at Capgemini Norge AS** (2006 – 2008)
- **Senior Consultant at Capgemini Norge AS** (2000 – 2005)
- **Senior Consultant at TietoEnator Consulting AS** (1999 – 2000)
- **Managing Consultant at Capgemini Norge AS** (2009 – 2012)
- **Senior Consultant at Spring Consulting** (2005 – 2006)

## Education

- **Griffith University** — MSc, Enterprise Architecture (2010 – 2012)
- **University of Stavanger** — BSc, Computer Science (1994 – 1997)

## Skills

- Enterprise Architecture
- Cybersecurity
- Strategic Planning
- Privacy

## Languages

- Norwegian (native)
- English (full_professional)

## Other profiles

- website: https://www.taksrud.net/