Ari Guðfinnsson becomes the new Director of Technology and Infrastructure at Tern Systems

We are pleased to announce that Ari Guðfinnsson has been hired as the Director of Technology and Infrastructure. This is a new position within the organisation which is intended to sharpen the technology strategy, increase efficiency in software development, and to maximise the quality and reliability of the systems that Tern Systems delivers to its customers who operate in a strictly regulated environment.

"I am grateful for the trust shown in me with this appointment and excited to tackle new technical challenges in the development of our ATM systems. We live in times of great change, and within them lie exciting opportunities for us at Tern Systems," says Ari.

Ari has worked at Tern Systems for over 13 years and has held various technical positions related to the development of solutions for air traffic control, making him more familiar with the company's operations than most. Ari studied computer science and cognitive science at the University of Skövde and began his career in software development, where he worked on the development of radar and flight data processing systems. In recent years, Ari has worked as a technical product lead, and in that role, he has overseen product architecture and technical strategy within Tern Systems. 

“I have followed Ari's professional journey and am thrilled to welcome him to this new role at Tern Systems. Ari’s extensive knowledge of our operations and our product portfolio will be vital in supporting our growth and innovation. This appointment underscores our commitment to meeting the rigorous quality and safety standards of the aviation industry,” says Magnus Thordarson, CEO of Tern Systems.

Tern Systems designs and builds Air Traffic Management (ATM) software solutions, with nearly three decades of deliveries to customers across Europe, Asia, Oceania and Africa. Tern Systems is an established provider of Air Traffic Control solutions with headquarters in Iceland and offices in Hungary and Poland.