Cathrine Bruvold is one of three finalists for the ODA Techie Award 2026
We are proud to announce that Cathrine Bruvold, Head of Power Platform at Point Taken – part of NOVA Consulting Group, has been selected as one of three finalists for the ODA Techie Award 2026.
The award is given by ODA-Nettverk, which each year recognites individuals and organizations that contibute to greater gender equality and diversity in the technology industry. The winner will be announced at ODA Inspiration Day 2026.
Recognized for inclusive and impactful technology
leadership
Cathrine is a technical expert and a trusted leader who consistently raises the bar by making the people around her better.
Her leading low-code expertise in modern application development, automation, and applied AI is matched by a genuine passion for the craft, setting a high bar for quality. Sharing knowledge matters just as much to her as delivering results; whether on the international conference stage or internally, she is committed to making understanding technology accessible to as many people as possible.
A role model in the tech community
In 2025, Cathrine received MVP title in the Power Apps category and is currently the only person in Norway to hold this distinction. The MVP recognition is awarded by Microsoft to Cathrine for demonstrating exceptional technical expertise and a genuine passion for tech and commitment to share knowledge. In addition to her external contributions, Cathrine leads the Power Platform initiative at Point Taken, driving strategic capability building and continuous skills development across the organization. She also shares her expertise with the wider tech community through conferences, workshops, podcasts, and open‑source initiatives.
Through visible expertise and knowledge sharing, Cathrine helps ensure that technology reflects the diversity of society and that more people see technology as an inclusive and accessible career path.
Why this matters to NOVA Consulting Group
Cathrine’s nomination highlights the kind of people and values we believe are essential to building strong, future-oriented technology organizations. At NOVA Consulting Group, and across our companies such as Point Taken, we are committed to creating environments where people are encouraged to challenge norms, share knowledge, and grow.
We congratulate Cathrine on this well-deserved nomination and wish her the best of luck at the ODA Awards 2026.
Learn
more about the jury’s rationale for nominating Cathrine:
https://odanettverk.no/2026/05/04/oda-techie-award-2026-finalists/
