Bjorn Birkelund

UI/UX Developer

Educational Journey

  • After graduating high school I moved to Norway with the goal of learning Norwegian to be able to speak with family and apply to the University of Oslo, where fluency is required.

    Took a fast-paced Norwegian Course followed by a challenging Norwegian test to prove my fluency in Norwegian to qualify to apply to the University.

    The Move

    Fall 2018

  • Bachelor in Computer Science centered around design where I learned UX/UI principles and techniques as well as computer science fundamentals.

    Relevant Coursework:
    IN1010 - Object Oriented Programming
    IN1060 - User Oriented Design
    IN2000 - Software Engineering & Project Work
    IN2010 - Data Structures & Algorithms
    IN2020 - Methods in Interaction Design

    University of Olso

    Spring 2019 - Spring 2021

  • Expanded my knowledge immensely in Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, and Blockchain/DeFi technologies.

    Relevant Coursework:
    Databases - CS 186
    Decentralized Finance - CS 194
    Blockchain Fundamentals - INDENG 198
    Ed-Tech and Entrepreneurship - INDENG 185
    Berkeley Entrepreneurship Bootcamp - INDENG 192

    UC Berkeley

    Fall 2021

Skills