Kristofer Maanum

Launched two 0–1 AI-powered applications within 6 months, driving rapid delivery from concept to production in a complex B2B maritime SaaS environment. Owned the full product lifecycle—conducted market research and user interviews, defined requirements, and collaborated with design and engineering to ship high-quality solutions.

Developed and launched a new SKU—applicable to 96% of the customer base—by identifying expansion opportunities through market research and data analysis. Drove key platform improvements by integrating observability and audit features, enhancing data accessibility and customer value.

Accelerated time to revenue by 75% by streamlining product delivery processes and enhancing team collaboration. Conducted user research with enterprise customers to identify requirements, aligning them with the product roadmap and delivering value on time, improving user buy-in and adoption.

Achieved 4X contract growth with a Fortune 500 pilot client within 12 months by leveraging targeted product enhancements and strategic relationship management. Reduced operator commands by 85%, leading to decreased fatigue and reduced operational risk.

Led technical product management to enable rapid deployment of ML models, improving DX and reducing model integration time. Successfully led 0–1 development of “DataSeer,” an ML-powered application for design engineers, from MVP through commercial rollout.

Streamlined project timelines and budget management for the Arundo IoT/ML Platform launch, enhancing operational efficiency and fostering collaboration across teams. Enhanced operational efficiency by developing innovative data science and MLOps tools, streamlining ML model deployment.

Improved project delivery timelines by implementing new planning frameworks and enhancing cross-functional collaboration. Achieved ISO 9001 compliance within 6 months by implementing a quality program that integrated seamlessly with existing frameworks, enhancing operational standards.

Strategically re-prioritized ideal customer profiles, resulting in a 300% increase in annual software maintenance revenue and driving sustainable growth in the region. Implemented strategic business development initiatives that significantly improved client engagement and satisfaction, fostering long-term relationships across the region.

Successfully led a large-scale enterprise ERP implementation across a 43-vessel fleet. Achieved customer expansion of two additional software modules across the fleet, driving increased value and customer satisfaction.

Grade: cum laude

Graduated with cum laude honors, focusing on Marine Engineering Systems. This program provided a strong foundation in engineering principles and their application within maritime contexts.