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Hallvard Munkås Andersen

Software Developer & Tech Enthusiast

Now founder at Pharus Development AS and system developer at Knowit Experience Oslo.

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Sandvika, Norway · Norwegian and English · on-site, remote, hybrid

Bartending taught me how small details create great experiences. I’ve carried that obsession into software: I build solid backends and keep stretching into frontend work to deliver polished, user-friendly products end to end.

Alongside my informatics degrees at NTNU I spent three and a half years behind the bar at Studentersamfundet in Trondheim, where the small things are the job.

  • Member, Online - Student Association for Informatics2020–2023
  • Bartender, Studentersamfundet2020–2023
  • Host at Studentersamfundet, UKA 20212021
  • Sales Department, UKA 20192019

Experience

Founder

2025–now

Pharus Development AS (opens in a new tab), Sandvika, Norway

Pharus Development AS was established to support my various projects and continues to develop new ones, listed in the Projects section below.

  • Managed the full accounting for my own company end-to-end, including bookkeeping, invoicing, reconciliations, VAT handling, and reporting, ensuring accurate financial oversight
  • Created and maintained budgets and forecasts, focusing on cost control and prioritization to improve financial management and predictability
  • Worked closely with customers and users to support product development and continuous improvement, gathering needs and feedback and turning them into clear requirements and actionable enhancements

Next.js, .Net Core, C#, API, Supabase, Vercel, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, Pinecone, Azure Portal, Drizzle ORM, Sanity, Stripe

System Developer

2023–now

Knowit Experience Oslo (opens in a new tab), Oslo, Norway

Software developer partnering with clients in both the private and public sectors. Primarily working with C#/.NET and a React/Next.js frontend

  • Strengthened security across multiple client websites through authentication/authorization reviews and OWASP-aligned hardening
  • Built strong client relationships and proactively drove improvement initiatives from discovery to delivery
  • Improved user experience via performance tuning, accessibility fixes, and UI refinements

C#, Optimizely, .Net, React, Next.js, Azure, Vue.js, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure DevOps, Knockout.js, Entity Framework Core, Brightcove, SCORM cloud, CRM, Graph

Student assistant

2022–2023

Norges tekniske-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway

Courses: TDT4225 – Very Large, Distributed Data Volumes & TDT4237 – Software Security and Data Privacy

  • Led lab/exercise sessions and reviewed assignments for TDT4225
  • Mentored students on secure coding and privacy best practices in TDT4237
  • Provided clear, actionable feedback to support student progress throughout the semester

Summer Intern

2022

Knowit Experience Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Developer for the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training

  • Delivered enhanced administrator dashboards and reporting for the 'Kartleggingsverktøy i grunnleggende norsk', giving teachers and administrators better insights

.Net, C#, React, Typescript, Azure, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure DevOps, Power BI

Student Assistant

2021–2022

Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU), Trondheim Norway

Courses: IT1901 – Informatics, Project 1 & TDT4237 – Software Security and Data Privacy

  • Guided first-year teams through their first large software project (IT1901), from planning to delivery
  • Taught secure development practices and advised on risk mitigation in TDT4237
  • Reviewed and evaluated assignments with constructive, actionable feedback

Summer Intern

2021

Automasjon & Sikkerhet AS, Tønsberg, Norway

Programmed safety equipment for MMK Follacell

  • Delivered the project within a two-month deadline
  • Served as the primary point of contact for the customer throughout the summer

Projects

All projects

What I work with

Set like a bar menu, from my years behind one. Tap an item to see where I have used it.

Backend

Frontend

Cloud & DevOps

Tools

  • SQL Management StudioAdvanced
  • FigmaBeginner
  • Power BIBeginner

    At Knowit Experience Oslo.

  • WebpackBeginner
  • ESLintBeginner
  • PrettierBeginner

Open for on-site, remote and hybrid work

Norwegian (Native) · English (Fluent)

Education

Master of Science in Informatics2021–2023

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway

Specialized in software engineering with a focus on databases, information retrieval, and advanced search technologies. Developed strong skills in designing, implementing, and optimizing software systems.

Master’s-Level Courses in Cybersecurity Management2021–2022

University of Agder, Digitally, Remote

Completed advanced courses in cybersecurity management, covering risk assessment, security governance, and protective measures for modern IT environments. Strengthened understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance practices.

Bachelor of Informatics2019–2021

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim

Comprehensive education in informatics with emphasis on software development, programming, and system design. Gained practical experience with problem-solving, algorithms, and collaborative software projects.

One-Year Study Program in Informatics2018–2019

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Gjøvik

Introductory study program in informatics providing a foundation in programming, databases, and core concepts of computer science. Established the groundwork for further studies in software engineering and technology.

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Email
hallv-a@hotmail.no
Phone
+47 941 62 380
Based in
Sandvika, Norway
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