Bjarne Brende is a seasoned Senior Project Manager at Align Eureka Pumps since March 2012, specializing in production- and safety-critical equipment solutions. Previously, Bjarne held the position of Project Manager at Teco Coating Services ASA, focusing on technical services for the maritime industry, and at Hamworthy Gas Systems, overseeing LNG projects. Bjarne's early career includes project management roles at IBM Global Services, involving purchasing and quality assurance, and WesternGeco, where projects included converting hulls for seismic operations. Bjarne holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Design and Material Technology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, obtained in 1994.