NGI - Norwegian Geotechnical Institute
Jostein Leira is an accomplished Senior Software Developer at NGI - Norwegian Geotechnical Institute since July 2022, specializing in research and consultancy within engineering-related geosciences. Prior to this role, Jostein held positions including Senior Engineer at Computas AS since June 2018, Developer and Technical Project Manager at Snapper Net Solutions from March 2004 to May 2018, and Senior Systemutvikler at Fjellinjen AS from 2004 to 2010. Additional experience includes serving as Project Manager and Developer at Genus AS, Senior Systems Consultant at Creuna AS, and Developer at WinLink AS, where leadership of the development department was undertaken. Early career includes service and support roles at Oslo ingeniørhøgskole. Jostein holds a BEng in Electronic Engineering from the University of Surrey and an Ingeniør degree in Information Systems Engineering from Oslo and Akershus University College.
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NGI - Norwegian Geotechnical Institute
NGI is an independent international centre for research and consultancy in engineering-related geosciences, integrating geotechnical, geological and geophysical expertise. We find good and sustainable solutions for building infrastructure on land and at sea, and within environmental technology, contaminated soil and natural hazards – such as landslides and avalanches. Our research provides knowledge required to solve some of the most important challenges facing the world related to climate, environment, energy and natural hazards. Our core tasks are to contribute with research and consulting to societal development. The research at NGI should be relevant, so our results can be used by the market and benefit society, business and industry. Research and consultancy therefore go hand in hand. Our research integrates knowledge across geotechnics, geology and geophysics. Public authorities, business and private industry in Norway and abroad use our geo-expertise to ensure that we build our society on safe ground. Our head office and laboratories are in Oslo, Norway, with a branch office in Trondheim, Norway, and an avalanche research station on Mount Strynefjellet in western Norway. We have overseas offices and a geotechnical laboratory in Houston, Texas, USA, and office in Perth, Western Australia, as well as partnership agreements with well-established companies and universities around the world. Impressum NGI is a private independent foundation for consulting and research services in the engineering geosciences.