His work in the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s IT department fueled an interest in streamlining information technology administration.
[3] The tools he created to efficiently setup and maintain computers at UW-Eau Claire became the foundation and motivation to start Jamf.
[4] Halmstad ran Jamf with Pearson, taking $30 Million in Venture capital financing from Summit Partners.
In 2017, Jamf was acquired by Vista Equity Partners and Halmstad and co-founder Chip Pearson left the company.
[8] Halmstad was involved in two hotel renovations in downtown Eau Claire - The Lismore and The Oxbow - and, with musician Justin Vernon, helped raise funds for a performance center.