Jørgen Stenshaugen: Dekode's problem solver-in-chief

Jørgen is Dekode's young rising star, a game developer with a unique ability to combine technical insight with creativity. He is a bridge builder between our customers and the technology they rely on to perform their tasks.

-I love gameplay and mechanics, and the technical creativity that comes with it. It's a great way to combine my interest in systems and problem solving. Game development gives me the opportunity to think outside the box and explore new ideas. 

Jørgen Stenshaugen is Dekode's youngest, and at the same time one of our best. He is a bridge, both in the American and Norwegian sense.  

An (American) bridge because he is a good, non-judgmental person with integrity. 

A (Norwegian) bridge because he connects the technical and the creative in a completely unique way when solving problems for our customers. 

Do you have a favorite language, or do you like them all equally? 

-I really like Javascript and React. With React you can visualize a lot, and it's incredibly exciting. PHP is also important in my everyday life, but it can sometimes be a bit dry compared to React. 

You also mention that you are into 3D printing, and not least lockpicking. How do these hobbies fit into your portrait? 

-They are more like side projects, but they give me an opportunity to explore different types of problem solving. 3D printing allows me to create physical objects from digital designs, while lockpicking is a great way to understand mechanisms and systems. 

But you, I notice you have a tattoo of Cuphead. Why is that? 

-I'm very inspired by a 40s comic book style called “rubber hose.” There's just something about that style that appeals to me. 

What's on your playlist these days? 

-I listen to just about everything, but right now I think bardcore is a cool thing. It's an exciting collision between old and new, and it often creates a fun combination. 

Finally: how do you actually handle being a customer favorite? It must take a lot of work to be so sought after, right? 

-No. I make todo lists to break down tasks into smaller parts. I focus on solving what I can, and I try to be okay with the fact that I might not be able to do everything. It's important not to let stress take over.