Mikael
Brevik
CTO · Speaker · Engineer
Senior engineer and technical leader with deep expertise in architecture, frontend systems, and AI strategy. Building teams and products at Variant — from Trondheim to the world stage.
Builder.
Leader.
Thinker.
Mikael Brevik is a highly experienced software engineer and technical leader with expertise spanning architecture, frontend and backend development, and complex system integrations.
As CTO of Variant, he shapes AI strategy and drives the internal systems and processes that power a modern consulting organisation. He advises clients on generative AI, product strategy, and how emerging technology creates real business value.
An internationally recognised speaker, podcast host, and open source contributor — with code used in React, Vue, and Angular — Mikael brings both strategic clarity and hands-on craft to every engagement.
Technical Leadership
Tech Lead and Team Lead across major Norwegian public-sector platforms. Strategic direction, architecture ownership, and hands-on mentoring at scale.
Frontend Architecture
11+ years with React. Pioneer of ravioli architecture — composable, testable, maintainable frontends at scale with TypeScript and Next.js.
AI & Product Strategy
Generative AI for real products — RAG, tool calling, MCP, multi-agent systems, structured output. Advisor and speaker on AI product development.
Cloud Native & DevOps
Kubernetes, ArgoCD, GCP, Azure. Continuous delivery, microservices, and production observability with Grafana and OpenTelemetry.
Organisational Design
CTO-level work on team topology, recruitment strategy, and building engineering culture that scales — both technically and humanly.
Quality & Accessibility
Deep commitment to universal design (UU), E2E testing with Playwright, and maintainable systems built to serve everyone, durably.