Kalle Thorbjørn Hansen

Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder

Kalle previously worked as Danish Energy’s regulatory and benchmarking expert, simulating thousands of potential models and making recommendations to industry and the state regulator. Kalle is well-versed in the economic theory behind Asset Management and asset economic lifetimes, having built up an invaluable database of regulatory data going back 50 years – and which is still the foundation for utility revenue today. Kalle is a part-time lecturer at Copenhagen University, from where he holds an MSc in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics.

Emil Mahler Larsen

Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder

Emil previously worked as Danish Energy’s Statistician, developing new methods to predict and influence electricity consumer behavior at Cloud-scale by applying machine learning to the flood of data coming from new metering infrastructure and smart home devices. Emil has a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark.

Jens Knudsen

Chief Commercial Officer and Partner

Jens spent 13 years at IBM working predominantly in the Financial, Telco, Media & Utility space and has an extensive network within Scandinavian utilities. Following his IBM career, Jens has worked as executive and investor for a string of companies including Marstrand Innovation, Kvanto Payment Service, LINK Mobility and Intermail. Jens has a Masters Degree in Business Science, Business & Economics from Copenhagen Business School.

Tobias Christensen

Head of Engineering

Tobias comes with extensive experience in Engineering Management and development from both start-ups and large corporations in Silicon Valley, most recently as Senior Technical Product Manager and Solution Architect for Lenovo’s Cloud Education Portfolio managing several global teams & products. Tobias has a MSc in Computer Science with a focus on Machine Learning from the University of Aalborg. When his laptop is not open, Tobias is either playing football with friends or dancing to children’s songs with his 2-year-old.

Kristian Thy

Head of Platform and Security

Following 8 years at the UN working on IT systems to support the Kyoto Protocol, and extensive work on GIS and asset management applications, Kristian has experience in all phases of the software development lifecycle and knows the work we do at Utiligize has environmental impact far beyond the immediate benefits to our customers. Having spent most of this millennium around computers, Kristian is passionate about security, quality, tooling and static analysis. Kristian has an MSc from the IT University of Copenhagen, and is a TOGAF-certified Enterprise Architect.

Sergey Klyapovskiy

Tech Lead, Power Systems

Sergey is the Tech Lead and Utiligize’s expert in power system modeling and analysis. He is involved in creating new features, specifying requirements and coordinating the work of others. Sergey’s focus is on electrical distribution networks, planning and flexibility with distributed energy resources. Sergey is an electrical engineer with a MSc from NTNU in Norway and PhD from the Technical University of Denmark where he also worked as a postdoctoral researcher before joining our team. Sergey has a passion for traveling, and in his free time, he also enjoys playing badminton and swimming.

Jostein Andreassen

Country Manager for Norway

With over 25 years of experience in the Nordic energy market, Jostein has worked extensively in product development and sales. From his sales perspective Jostein believes it is about understanding whether the person you are talking to has a challenge that we can solve, or an opportunity out there that we can help them seize. In his spare time, Jostein enjoys carpentry and being out at sea.

Daryna Shybaieva

Infrastructure Engineer

With over 20 years of professional experience in the IT realm, Daryna has worn both the hats of a programmer and a manager. She has been immersed in the Unix world for as long as she can recall. Daryna is not only devoted to design, style, and philosophy but also resides deeply within the technical domains of algorithms, hardware, and software. Daryna thrives on challenging tasks and is a perpetual self-learner. Her passion spans artificial intelligence, tools, security, user experience and user interface. She likes large displays and e-bikes. Daryna brings a great blend of creativity and technical skill to the dynamic IT landscape.

Kenneth Røsland Rosenørn

Data Scientist

Before joining Utiligize, Kenneth worked as a data analyst at Danish Energy, where he analyzed smart meter data to address challenges for Danish DSOs. At Utiligize, Kenneth serves as a data scientist, specializing in integrating our customers’ smart meter and GIS data into our systems. Additionally, he engages in DER-disaggregation and ML-models. Kenneth holds an MSc in Geography and Geoinformatics from Copenhagen University and a BEng in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark. Outside of work, Kenneth enjoys quality time with his family and indulges in playing and creating music. His Norwegian background likely contributes to his passion for skiing.

Nicolai Handreck

Power Systems Engineer

Nicolai brings a strong educational foundation from DTU, where he earned his BSc in Electrical Engineering followed by an MSc in Sustainable Energy with a specialization in Energy System Analysis. Throughout his academic journey, he honed his skills in developing stochastic optimization models tailored for various energy markets. Currently at Utiligize, Nicolai focuses on risk modeling, crafting reinvestment plans, and estimating SAIFI & SAIDI for our clients, among other responsibilities. Beyond work, he enjoys quality time with family and friends, indulging in his enthusiasm for sports.

Amay Boudellal

Power Systems Engineer

Before joining Utiligize, Amay worked at IWB Industrielle Werke Basel, a Swiss DSO, where he developed tools and ran analyses in the strategic and technical asset management department. At Utiligize, Amay is developing our solution and focusing on powerflow and investment calculations. He is also involved in technical product demonstrations and represents Utiligize at fairs. Amay holds a Master of Science in Electric Energy Systems from the Technical University of Denmark. Outside of his working hours, Amay spends his time in the gym or in the kitchen trying out new recipes. He is a fan of running during the Danish summer and cold plunges during the winter.

Mikhail Skalyga

Power Systems Consultant

Mikhail holds a PhD in Electrical Power Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark. During his PhD, Mikhail focused on modeling electricity and district heating networks to enhance flexibility in power systems. After graduating, he worked as a Postdoctoral researcher, contributing to a research project that aimed to estimate the impact of future transport and heating electrification on distribution networks in Denmark. Mikhail’s interests lie in the application of programming and optimization tools for power systems modeling and operation. In his free time, he is learning how to DJ and is a big fan of tennis.

Cosmin Mirel Budeanu

Data Engineer

Cosmin holds a master’s degree in data science from Copenhagen Business School and has previous experience as a part-time data engineer/analyst at Liva Healthcare. At Utiligize, Cosmin oversees the orchestration of workflows and manages the cloud infrastructure, while also working with FastAPI. Outside of work Cosmin enjoys reading about astronomy.

Isabella Lowe

Marketing & Communication Coordinator

Isabella is currently wrapping up her master’s degree in business administration and organizational communication, at Copenhagen Business School. Isabella has specialized her studies in all thing’s digitalization and transformational leadership. With 1.5 years of hands-on experience in the hydraulics and automation industry, she is not just about theories – she has been on the frontline, crafting and implementing communication strategies while leading her own team of young professionals. Outside of work, Isabella has a passion for traveling and experiencing new countries and their cultures. Additionally, she loves to watch both Danish and English football, reflecting her dual heritage – being half Danish and half English.

Jais Mohamed

Data Scientist

After graduating in Energy Engineering, Jais worked for Enel Energia and the Italian Energy Services Agency (GSE) as a Data & Forecasting Analyst. During this time, he faced important challenges related to the introduction of Smart meters and the application of new Energy Settlement Regulations. Additionally, Jais has an academic background, having worked for the Italian National Council of Research (CNR). He earned his Ph.D. in Fluid Dynamics from the University of Rome “La Sapienza.” A sense of curiosity, innovation, and empathy has always been important principles that he strives to uphold, both inside and outside of the office setting.

Michael Lonin

Senior Software Engineer

Michael is a seasoned expert with over 15 years of experience in crafting cutting-edge web applications. Specializing in TypeScript, React, NodeJS, and other modern technologies, Michael brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Not only does he excel in technical leadership, guiding developer teams through complex projects with finesse, but he also holds a Diploma in Engineering and a Master’s Degree Diploma, demonstrating his commitment to lifelong learning. Beyond his professional pursuits, Michael prioritizes his physical well-being with regular gym sessions and cherishes time spent with his family, indulging in travel adventures to explore diverse cultures and landscapes.

Venkata Tottempudi

Senior Data Engineer

Venkata Tottempudi is an accomplished data engineer with over 10 years of experience in the IT industry. Prior to his current role at Utiligize, he contributed his expertise to both Danish startups and large multinational companies, working with various clients. Venkata holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and boasts extensive skills in designing and optimizing data pipeline architectures. He excels at managing ETL processes, data processing and database operations, demonstrating proficiency across various technologies. With a flair for problem solving and a keen eye for detail, Venkata tackles data challenges with finesse. Outside of work, he enjoys spending his free time with his family and playing cricket for the Danish Cricket Association.