Harsem, M.Sc. in mechanical engineer from NTNU, started his carrier as a scientist at SINTEF which is one of Europe’s largest independent research organisations. He has extensive experience in R&D with respect to new as well as old technology, primarily within system design, data programming and bus technology within automation in buildings. Harsem is currently working at Norconsult – Norways largest consulting company. He has been engaged as project manager within most of the HVAC-technical areas.
He has been vice president for Research & Development department and is now responsible for the Research & Development within HVAC area at Norconsult.