Jan Kåre Arnesen

Jan Kåre Arnesen has a diverse work experience in various IT management roles. Jan Kåre is currently the Head of IT Applications at GlobalConnect since 2023. Previously, they worked at HCL Technologies as an Associate General Manager from 2022 to 2023, where they were responsible for operational and commercial aspects of a large international customer.

From 2019 to 2022, Jan Kåre Arnesen worked at Telia, first as the Manager of Enterprise Analytics & MarTech, leading two teams that delivered analytical data and market technology solutions. Jan Kåre then became the Head of IT Infrastructure & Operations, responsible for internal IT deliveries and managing 3 teams consisting of 22 engineers.

Before Telia, Jan Kåre Arnesen worked at Get TDC as the Head of IT Operation from 2016 to 2020, overseeing internal IT deliveries and managing 3 teams. Jan Kåre was also employed at VIA Egencia as the Nordic IT Manager from 2013 to 2015, responsible for daily IT operations and staff management.

Additionally, Jan Kåre Arnesen has experience in project management and technical services. Jan Kåre worked at Move AS as a Senior Project Manager and at Nordic Choice Hotels as a Project Manager for IT Technical Services. Jan Kåre also had a self-employed project management role at JanKare Consulting.

In their early career, Jan Kåre Arnesen worked at ErgoGroup as an IT Operation Manager, Group Manager, Technical Account Manager, and Production Manager/Incident Manager from 2005 to 2010. Jan Kåre began their career at Ementor as a Group Supervisor, managing consultants and overseeing day-to-day operations.

Overall, Jan Kåre Arnesen has held various IT management positions, demonstrating their expertise in operational, commercial, and project management roles.

Jan Kåre Arnesen completed a Profession Study program in Counselling, Supervision, and Coaching at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University from 2020 to 2022. In 2004 to 2007, they attended BI Norwegian Business School, specializing in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Furthermore, Jan Kåre Arnesen obtained a Preschool Teacher qualification at Oslo and Akershus University College from 1992 to 1996. Prior to that, they pursued studies in Graphic and Printing Equipment Operation, General Production at Sogn Videregående in 1985 to 1986. Additionally, Jan Kåre Arnesen holds several certifications, including ITIL Service Management from AXELOS Global Best Practice in 2018 and Core Quadrant Trainer from Core Quality International BV in 2021. In 2023, they plan to complete certifications in Introduction to Linux and Design a Cloud Migration Strategy, both from LinkedIn.