Founder of DataMarket.net
Iceland
- Current
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- Founder and CEO at DataMarket
- Past
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- Board Member at Trackwell
- Director of Business Development at Iceland Telecom (Síminn)
- Founder and CEO at Spurl.net
- Independent consultant (Self-employed)
- Producer at Digital Reykjavik
- Product Manager at Viva
- Chief Software Architect at Maskina
- Chief Technology Officer at Maskina
- Project manager, R&D at Gagarin
- Contributing Editor at PC World Iceland - Tölvuheimur
- CEO and much else at Lon & Don
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Hjalmar Gislason’s Summary
Technology enthusiast with broad experience, expertise and interest. Experience in most aspects of product development in the technology sector, from concept work, through planning, funding, project management, marketing and sales.
Founder of four software companies in computer entertainment, mobile and web applications.
Hjalmar Gislason’s Specialties:
Software design, Software architecture, Product management, Product marketing, Technology writing, Mobile technologies, Technology marketing, Journalism
Hjalmar Gislason’s Experience
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Founder and CEO
DataMarket
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)
Starting up this new Internet company
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Board Member
Trackwell
(Information Technology and Services industry)
July 2006 — August 2008 (2 years 2 months)
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Director of Business Development
Iceland Telecom (Síminn)
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Telecommunications industry)
June 2006 — June 2008 (2 years 1 month)
Keeping an eye on trends, developments and opportunities in the consumer space for Iceland's largest Telco - Síminn. Consulting Síminn's subsidiary Já on search, product strategy and positioning.
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Founder and CEO
Spurl.net
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
January 2004 — June 2006 (2 years 6 months)
Founded Spurl, developer of social bookmarking service Spurl.net (www.spurl.net) and search technologies with focus on linguistics. Spurl was acquired by Já, subsidiary of Iceland Telecom in May 2006.
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Independent consultant
Self-employed
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Information Technology and Services industry)
May 2003 — April 2004 (1 year )
Various projects:
- Organizing the Digital Reykjavik conference
- Writing for Tölvuheimur (PC World Iceland)
- Doing consultancy work for Viva Technologies
- A bi-weekly talk on Útvarp Saga (local radio station) on emerging technologies and IT
Attending the hobbies:
- Studying biology and philosophy at The University of Iceland
- Managing my Wetware blog (http://wetware.hjalli.com/) -
Producer
Digital Reykjavik
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Telecommunications industry)
August 2003 — December 2003 (5 months)
Produced and organized the conference Digital Reykjavik (www.digitalreykjavik.com) as a consultant to conference hosts: Industria (www.industria.com).
The conference discussed fiber optics and other high-speed connections and their impact on society. Conference speakers included Esther Dyson, Michael Nelson of IBM, Gordon Graylish of Intel and Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson president of Iceland. -
Product Manager
Viva
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Telecommunications industry)
May 2003 — September 2003 (5 months)
Product manager for Viva's portfolio of mobile content and technology products after Maskina was sold to Viva. Product management involved concepts, design, specifications, marketing material and sales assistance.
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Chief Software Architect
Maskina
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Telecommunications industry)
May 2001 — May 2003 (2 years 1 month)
Responsible for Maskina's product strategy, design, specifications and marketing material. Involved in overall management of the company, including funding, sales and planning.
Maskina was acquired by Norwegian Viva Technologies in June 2003. -
Chief Technology Officer
Maskina
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Telecommunications industry)
June 2000 — May 2001 (1 year )
Founded and kick-started international mobile application company Maskina. Responsible for overall strategy, hiring key personnel, forming the company's software department and setting up processes. Was heavily involved in the company's funding process.
Moved to the position of Chief Software Architect in May 2001 as the company grew. -
Project manager, R&D
Gagarin
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)
January 1999 — May 2000 (1 year 5 months)
Served as project manager after Lon&Don's merger with multimedia company Gagarin. Oversaw several large development and consultancy projects and was responsible for all R&D projects within the company.
Sold the share in May 2000 and left to found Maskina. -
Contributing Editor
PC World Iceland - Tölvuheimur
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
September 1997 — October 1999 (2 years 2 months)
Journalist and contributing editor. Author of numerous articles, subjects ranging from local IT industry news and analysis to emerging technologies. Participated in editorial work and translated material from other IDG (PC World's publisher) publications. Co-editor of a daily webzine for over a year.
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CEO and much else
Lon & Don
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
December 1996 — December 1998 (2 years 1 month)
Founded game development company Lon&Don with three friends. Led development and oversaw business relations. Developed hugely popular puzzle and educational games for the Icelandic market.
Lon&Don merged with multimedia company Gagarin in January 1999.
