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Knut Inge Evensen

CEO and Chief Technologist with 35+ years in ITS standardisation, cybersecurity, architecture and international harmonisation.

Personal Information

NameKnut Inge Evensen

AddressNardoskrenten 7c, NO7032 Trondheim, Norway

Emailknut.evensen@mobilits.no

NationalityNorwegian

Languages

  • Norwegian (mother tongue)
  • English (C2 listening, reading, spoken interaction, spoken production, writing)
  • German (A2 listening, reading, spoken interaction, spoken production, writing)

Core Competence

  • Standards leadership across ISO, CEN, ETSI and IEEE
  • ITS cybersecurity architecture and trust frameworks (PKI)
  • Regulatory translation into interoperable technical requirements
  • International programme coordination and committee harmonisation

Work Experience

CEO and Chief Technologist - Mobilits AS

2019 - present | ITS Consultancy

ITS consultancy services to public and private sector covering communications technology, cybersecurity, architecture and standardisation.

VP Technology / Chief Technologist - Q-Free ASA

1997 - 2022 | ITS Supplier

Strategic management with focus on framework programme projects and standardisation activities.

International R&D and Standardisation Manager - Q-Free ASA

1986 - 1997 | ITS Supplier

Project leadership for internal and international projects, plus standards-focused programme work.

Project Manager - FINDIT AS

1986 | ICT Supplier

Development of identification and tracking systems in mobile environments, including team leadership and training.

Scientific Assistant - NTH (NTNU Trondheim)

1985 - 1986 | University

Military service assignment focused on development and support for communication and cryptology systems.

Project Manager / R&D Manager - AUTICON AS

1980 - 1985 | Security Services

Development of security systems for banks and high-risk installations, including R&D leadership and customer follow-up.

Education

Master of Science - Sivilingenior Telematikk

1978 - 1981 | NTH (NTNU Trondheim)

Communication technology and computer science (Telematics).

Bachelor of Science - Ingenior Elektronikk

1975 - 1978 | NKI Technical College

Electronics and communication systems.

Presentations and Publications

  • Multiple papers presented at ITS World Congress events since early editions.
  • Invited speaker at conferences including Connected Car Summit, FISITA/PIARC, WorldRoads, ITST, TRB and ITS Europe.
  • Invited speaker to national ITS events in Australia, France, South Africa and the USA.
  • Speaker at standards events such as IEEE 802, ETSI workshops and CEN/ISO events.