# 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.

## Career

- **Director at Capgemini Norge AS** (May 2014 - Present)
  Stavanger, Rogaland, NO
- **Senior Manager at PwC** (Aug 2012 - May 2014)
  Stavanger, Rogaland, NO
- **Managing Consultant at Capgemini Norge AS** (Oct 2009 - Aug 2012)
  Stavanger, Rogaland, NO
- **Group Architect & Manager IT Operations at Marine Harvest ASA** (Aug 2008 - Sep 2009)
  Oslo, Oslo, NO
- **Managing Consultant at Capgemini Norge AS** (Mar 2006 - Jun 2008)
  Stavanger, Rogaland, NO
- **Senior Consultant at Spring Consulting** (Aug 2005 - Feb 2006)
  Stavanger, Rogaland, NO
- **Senior Consultant at Capgemini Norge AS** (Jun 2000 - Jul 2005)
  Stavanger, Rogaland, NO
- **Senior Consultant at TietoEnator Consulting AS** (Feb 1999 - May 2000)
  Stavanger, Rogaland, NO
- **Internal IT resource at ISI AS** (Jun 1996 - Jan 1999)
  Stavanger, Rogaland, NO
- **Technical Broadcast Advisor at Kanal 1** (Jun 1995 - Mar 1996)
  Stavanger, Rogaland, NO
- **Technical Broadcast Advisor at Norsemen P.R. Ltd.** (Aug 1995)
  Aberdeen, Scotland, GB
- **Technical Broadcast Advisor at Radio FM** (Jun 1993 - Sep 1994)
  Stavanger, Rogaland, NO
- **Producer and Technician at Radio Nettverk AS** (May 1992 - Dec 1993)
  Stavanger, Rogaland, NO
- **Producer, DJ and Technician at Radio Vest A/S** (Mar 1991 - Apr 1993)
  Stavanger, Rogaland, NO
- **Responsible for subscriptions at A/S TV - VEST** (Aug 1990 - Mar 1993)
  Stavanger, Rogaland, NO
- **Conscript at The Norwegian Army, FDI 8 / IR 8** (Apr 1990 - Aug 1990)
  Stavanger, Rogaland, NO
- **Conscript at The Norwegian Army, District Command East (DKØ)** (Nov 1989 - Apr 1990)
  Hamar, Innlandet, NO
- **Recruit at The Norwegian Army** (Oct 1989 - Nov 1989)
  Lillehammer, Innlandet, NO
- **Producer, DJ and Technician at Radio Vest A/S** (Jul 1989 - Oct 1989)
  Stavanger, Rogaland, NO
- **Apprentice at Radio Vest A/S** (Feb 1988 - Aug 1988)
  Stavanger, Rogaland, NO

## Skills

### Technical
- Enterprise Architecture
### Business
- Strategic Planning
### Security
- Cybersecurity
- Privacy

## Education

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

## Languages

- Norwegian (native)
- English (full professional)

## Links

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