CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education 

Languages & Shell

• Kotlin, Python – Development Languages

• Bash – Shell Scripting

Frameworks & Application Runtime

• Spring Boot – Java Application Framework

• Tomcat – Application Server

Build, Dependency & Artifact Management

• Maven – Build Automation & Dependency Management

• Sonatype Nexus – Artifact Repository Manager

Version Control & CI/CD

• Git – Version Control System

• Jenkins – Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

Monitoring & Logging

• Log4j – Application Logging Library

Databases

• MySQL – Relational Database Management System

Operating Systems & Core Platforms

• Linux/Open Source – Primary Operating System & Open Source Tool Ecosystem

Collaboration & Project Management

• Confluence – Team Collaboration & Documentation (Wiki)

• Jira – Project & Issue Tracking

Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

• IntelliJ IDEA – Primary IDE for Development

• Plugin Copilot

AI Tools

For a detailed look at the specific AI tools and technologies I integrate into my development process, please see my blog.

My Soft Skills

Over the years, I have collaborated with diverse stakeholders to understand business domains and communicate their vision and solutions clearly and persuasively.

My Hard Skills

To see the technical application of these skills, please visit my architecture pages.

My Career

• 2024 – Present: Freelance Python Developer

  • Developed a full-stack application for monitoring Victron devices using the Victron VRM API.

• 2016 – 2023: IT Architect, Tax Office

  • 2016 – 2017: Project Elite (Documentation, Testing, and FSUM)

  • 2017 – 2019: Project Safir (Architect for the Payment/Reconciliation Module)

  • 2019 – 2020: Project Chatbot (Lead Architect)

  • 2020: Project Helhetlig Brukerdialog (Lead Architect)

  • 2020 – 2021: Project Min Side (Lead Architect)

  • 2021 – 2023: Project Veibruksavgift (Lead Architect)

• 2006 – 2016: IT Architect / Enterprise Architect, Nets
• 2004 – 2006: IT Architect, Abeo / Acando / CGI
• 2002 – 2004: IT Architect / Enterprise Architect, COOP
• 1993 – 2002: IT Architect, ECsoft / Ciber / Experis Solutions
• 1991 – 1993: Product Manager, SCS
• 1988 – 1991: System Engineer, Alcatel
• 1985 – 1988: Byggsystematikk A/S

Course Instructor and Teacher Roles

• 2016 – 2022 Course Instructor: Architecture, Development, and Reusable Components
• 1993 – 2002 Course Instructor: Client/Server Models, Architecture, and Development Methodologies
• 1988 – 1993 Course Instructor: Linux/Unix/Network 
• 1984 – 1984 Temporary Teacher: Seamen’s School (Ekeberg, Oslo) for 4 months
• 1982 – 1985 Temporary Teacher: Various primary and secondary schools in Oslo and Akershus

Other Roles

• 2024 – Present: Personal Assistant & Technical Support (“Big Brother”)
• 1998 – 2000: Head of Open Source/Linux Department — CIBER (ECsoft)
• 1997 – 2000: Committee Member — CIBER (ECsoft)
• 1998 – 2000: Student Project Supervisor for Linux-based Diplomas — IT-Høgskolen (DPH), Oslo
• 2001 – 2002: Executive Editor — Linux Magasinet
• 1999 – 2001: Linux Beta Tester — Red Hat Linux
• 1990 – 1992: Unix Beta Tester — AT&T Unix (Univel)

Physical Activities & Well-being

To maintain balance and discipline alongside my professional career, I have consistently engaged in physical activities:

• Fitness Training: 15 years of regular fitness centre attendance
• Running: 40 years of consistent jogging (Nittedal and nordmarka)
• Karate: 10 years of dedicated practice

I continue to maintain an active lifestyle, with fitness training and jogging still being a regular part of my daily routine.

My Last Book and Lecture

For my last book, see The Linux Book. For my most recent lecture, see Use of Open Source in Critical Business Applications. 

 

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