Mark West
Leader Cloud and Platform, Bouvet Oslo
Oslo, Norway
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Mark West is a seasoned technologist with over 25 years of experience in most aspects of software development. A lifelong space enthusiast, Mark is deeply fascinated by the history of space exploration and what it can teach us about innovation, leadership, risk management, and resilience.
When not obsessing over space travel, Mark leads the Cloud and Platform division at Bouvet.
Area of Expertise
Lessons from the Columbia Space Shuttle Disaster for Software Development
On February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated during re-entry, claiming the lives of all seven astronauts aboard. This tragedy was not merely a technical failure - it was the result of systemic issues in communication, risk assessment, and organisational culture.
This talk explores the Columbia disaster through the lens of software development. By examining the technical oversights and human factors that led to the shuttle's demise, we uncover critical lessons for building resilient software systems.
Whether you're leading a development team or writing mission critical code, the lessons from Columbia remind us that reliability is not just a technical challenge but a human one.
Join me to reflect, learn, and apply these insights to safeguard your projects and the people who depend on them.
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