Our Team

Erik founded Testify in 2010 and is the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Before that, he was a Professor at Simula Research Laboratory and holds a PhD in Software Engineering. In recent years, he has worked as an advisor and project manager, introducing new technologies for effective test automation in large-scale projects.

Amir holds a PhD in Software Engineering from Simula Research Laboratory, specializing in model-based development, analysis, and verification of non-functional requirements. He is an expert in visualization, analysis, verification, and certification of robustness and performance in complex, distributed systems.

Erik is the Chief Technical Officer at Testify and holds a PhD from Simula Research Laboratory in automated system and regression testing of database applications. He has a background as a software developer in large-scale development projects and is an expert in black-box system testing, regression testing, and test data generation and anonymization.

Magnus is the Deputy CEO at Testify. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and has experience as a test manager, test architect, project manager, and test developer across both technical/integrated and administrative systems. Magnus has introduced and implemented innovative solutions for automated functional and non-functional testing in numerous complex and mission-critical projects.

Patryk plays a central role in the development of Testify’s testing tools.

He holds a PhD from the University of Göttingen, Germany, specializing in model-based testing of integrated real-time systems. Patryk is an experienced developer with strong expertise in software testing, and has participated in numerous projects across industries such as automotive, communications, and digital TV.

He is passionate about writing clear, testable, and maintainable high-quality code, often applying object-oriented design patterns to achieve this.

Farnaz holds a Master of Engineering and an MBA from the University of Toronto. Before joining Testify, she worked for 15 years at Oracle Norway as a test manager, project manager, development manager, and department head, leading large international development projects.

Morten holds a Master’s degree in Physics from NMBU, with additional studies in IT. He is a senior technical project manager and test manager with broad and versatile experience from many aspects of large-scale IT projects. Throughout his career, he has held roles such as system developer, test developer, technical tester, technical project manager, and test manager — on both the client and supplier sides, across public and private sectors in Norway and internationally.

Morten is an expert in technical testing of large, complex, and mission-critical systems, as well as the underlying infrastructure, delivery, and operations platforms where requirements for robustness, performance, reliability, security, and readiness are high.

With his strong technical background and deep understanding of both traditional and modern application architectures and operational platforms, Morten is a valuable partner for project stakeholders, including developers, project managers, and external vendors.

Dag is an experienced and versatile IT specialist with a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Oslo.
With extensive experience in software development and testing, he has an impressive portfolio of projects across multiple industries, including the public sector, telecommunications, and finance. He has strong expertise in automation and optimization, working on everything from the development of testing tools and frameworks to performance testing and integration of complex systems. He also has experience in technical project management, making him a valuable asset in both development and maintenance projects.
Dag stands out as a quality-conscious and thorough professional who combines technical expertise with the ability to manage complex projects under pressure. He is known for consistently delivering high-quality results, no matter the challenge.

Chao holds a PhD in testing, with a focus on using machine learning/AI for automated test data generation.
She is a highly skilled test lead and technical tester with a background as a developer and many years of experience in the testing field. In addition, she has strong expertise in test management, supported by ISTQB certification. Chao has extensive experience with automated integration testing, system testing, and test data generation for complex systems. Together, this gives her significant technical depth, which is invaluable in demanding projects that require smart testing solutions and well-considered prioritization to ensure sufficient quality within project timelines.

Konstantinos holds a PhD in AI/Computer Engineering from NTNU and has extensive IT experience in both the private and public sectors. He has nearly 20 years of hands-on experience in test management, project management, release management, technical testing, and test development.

Fredrik is a technically skilled, engaged, and experienced tester who thrives in fast-paced environments. He has many years of experience in testing and quality assurance across both large and small projects within Kongsberg Gruppen. Fredrik has solid expertise in testing highly complex and safety-critical systems, which require precision and a systematic approach to testing, from planning and execution to reporting.

Lorraine holds a Master’s degree in Signal Processing and has over 13 years of experience in development and testing within technical domains, particularly telecommunications. She has worked as a test manager and technical tester on numerous projects at Ericsson and Alcatel-Lucent. Lorraine is highly skilled in system testing, system integration testing, and end-to-end testing of large and complex business solutions.

Wasana has many years of experience as a test developer, as well as a frontend and backend developer. She holds an MSc in Computer Science from Kristiania University College, in addition to a BSc and MBA from Thailand. Wasana is a certified Java developer and is proficient in a wide range of well-known tools and frameworks for both frontend and backend development. She also holds multiple ISTQB certifications in software testing.

Krzysztof holds a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence/Biometrics and a PhD in Electronics from Wrocław University of Technology, where he also served as an assistant professor before joining Testify. He has developed advanced algorithms across various fields and is a highly skilled Java developer. He is currently working on the development of testing tools at Testify.

Basel holds two Master’s degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering from Germany and Syria, respectively, and has over 10 years of experience in technical testing, test development, DevOps, and test management. He has worked in both the oil and telecommunications industries, including roles at Ericsson, National Oilwell Varco, Aker Solutions, Equinor (Statoil), and Visavi Technology.
Basel has contributed to projects as a technical test lead, test advisor, test analyst, test environment coordinator, and tester, with solid hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing.

Kjell holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from NTNU and has 20 years of experience in software development and testing. He has worked at many well-known Norwegian companies, several with a strong international presence, in roles including developer, test developer, test advisor, test architect, and quality manager.
In addition to his development background and solid technical expertise, Kjell is a responsible and approachable professional who enjoys teaching and knowledge sharing. He excels at collaborating across disciplines to develop test strategies and technical solutions tailored to the specific needs of each system and organization.

Anette has extensive and versatile hands-on experience in system development projects, having held roles such as test manager, tester, project manager, change manager, documentation lead, product owner, and developer. She has significant experience working with data warehouses.
More recently, Anette has primarily worked on large public sector projects, including the past four years as overall test manager for relatively large and complex IT programs at the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten).
Anette is particularly focused on establishing well-defined and effective processes for testing and development in her work.

May is an experienced tester with over 15 years in roles such as technical tester, functional tester, test manager, Scrum Master, and team lead.
She holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business Information Technology from Kingston University in the UK and has gained broad experience in testing within agile development projects. She has worked on complex IT solutions in the housing sector, public healthcare, and the energy industry in Norway, as well as HR solutions in the UK.
May is passionate about software quality at every stage and thrives when working closely with development teams to ensure technology and software perform as expected.

Magnus holds a Master’s degree in Electronics from NTNU. He has extensive experience working with large and complex value chains and has implemented multiple automated testing processes in both the public and private sectors.
In addition to strong technical expertise, Magnus is an engaged and open-minded professional who thrives in interdisciplinary teams in dynamic environments.
He excels at building relationships and is quickly recognized as a valuable partner by his clients, while also sharing his knowledge and experience effectively.

Stian holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Computer Technology from OsloMet, with a specialization in programming.
He has a deep interest in technology and its applications across various fields. Stian is curious, eager to learn, and enjoys taking on new projects.
Outside of work, Stian is an active individual with a strong interest in strength training and physical health.

Syver is a trainee at Testify and studies Computer Science at the University of Oslo, specializing in programming and system architecture.
He is outgoing, curious, and quick to learn.
Syver is also ambitious and passionate about paddling. Outside of his studies, he competes as an elite athlete with the goal of becoming the U23 World Champion in marathon paddling by 2026!

Magnus is a trainee at Testify and is currently completing a Master’s degree in Computer Science with a specialization in programming and system architecture at the University of Oslo.
He is particularly interested in information security and the importance of building secure systems from the ground up. In his free time, he explores this further through side projects using the Rust programming language, known for its focus on safe and secure code.
Colleagues and clients find Magnus to be a curious and eager learner who enjoys working in teams to find the best solutions. He thrives on challenges and is motivated by diving into new concepts.