Henrik Jess

Henrik Jess

About Me

Coder, Critical Thinker, DevOps, Solutions Architect

I am Henrik @ i80.dk

Senior DevOps Engineer with 30+ years of Linux/Unix expertise, specializing in Azure-to-Kubernetes migrations and Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, Terraform, Python). Proven track record in containerization, CI/CD automation, and cloud-native platform architecture.

Background in electrical engineering and industrial systems brings systematic troubleshooting and LEAN methodology to DevOps practices. Align cross-functional teams spanning engineering, compliance, security, and business stakeholders to deliver observable, secure, and scalable platforms.

Active open-source contributor (RefactorMCP). Operate enterprise-grade self-hosted infrastructure since 1994, managing 10+ production services including DNS, email, multi-database environments, container orchestration with service mesh, private container registry, and Git hosting.

Services

DevOps Tooling

DevOps tools is an umbrella term that includes all the platforms, tools, servers, and other applications used in a relatively new software.

Developer

If you can't tell, I'm a bit of a programming nerd. I love Python, but I also know my way around C/C++ and Java. Basically, I'm versatile and can do just about anything when it comes to coding in a Linux environment.

Compliance & Security

Collaborating with product, security, and compliance stakeholders on GDPR, ISMS groundwork, and operational resilience initiatives. Implementing governance guardrails and security best practices across cloud platforms.

Cloud / Server Adminstration

I love servers! - I have serval, running them is still fun. Servers are the life blood of modern business. But managing them can be a daunting task.

Who am i

Senior DevOps Engineer with 30+ years of Linux/Unix expertise, specializing in Azure-to-Kubernetes migrations and Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, Terraform, Python). Proven track record in containerization, CI/CD automation, and cloud-native platform architecture.

Background in electrical engineering and industrial systems (FLSmidth - Qatar, Egypt, Nigeria deployments) brings systematic troubleshooting and LEAN methodology to DevOps practices. I align cross-functional teams spanning engineering, compliance, security, and business stakeholders to deliver observable, secure, and scalable platforms.

Leading transitions from Azure Web Apps to Kubernetes platforms, including container build standards, deployment pipelines, and staged migration plans. Design reusable Bicep modules and Python tooling to automate provisioning, monitoring, and governance guardrails across environments.

Active open-source contributor (RefactorMCP - 90% token cost reduction for Python analysis). Operating enterprise-grade self-hosted infrastructure since 1994, managing 10+ production services across multiple hosts including DNS, email, multi-database environments, container orchestration with service mesh, private container registry, Git hosting, secrets management, and ERP systems.

Core competencies: Python, Bash, JavaScript, Go | Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Argo CD, Nomad, Traefik | Bicep, Terraform, Ansible, Chef | GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins | Monitoring & FinOps

Fun Facts

Happy Projects

324

Working Hours

+50/w

Awards Won

12including some "Best dad"

Coffee Consumed

621 L Yearly - and yes, I have a fairly big coffe intake

Resume

Years of Experience

Education

2011

Degreee in Computer Engineering

EASJ Næstved

Programming: Programming languages, program quality, software architecture, algorithms, data structures and databases

System development: Analysis, development method, software design, project work, IT tools and quality assurance

Technology: Operating systems, security, distributed systems, networks, databases and technology development

The company: Organizational and business understanding, IT development and IT security

2005

Electrical Engineering

University of Studies

Installations and installations: Design, consulting, execution and operation of electrical installations and installations. Implement intelligent solutions for buildings

Corporate management and project management: Project management and contract management, organization and management, business understanding and quality, safety and the environment as well as communication and dissemination techniques.

Technique and documentation:Electro technical theory as well as mathematics. Useing digital tools for design, documentation and quality assurance of installations and facilities.

Experience

2024 - Present

Senior DevOps Engineer

Lindhardt og Ringhof Uddannelse (LRU)

Leading the transition from Azure Web Apps to Kubernetes platforms, including container build standards, deployment pipelines, and staged migration plans. Designing reusable Bicep modules and Python tooling to automate provisioning, monitoring, and governance guardrails across environments.

Collaborating with product, security, and compliance stakeholders on GDPR, ISMS groundwork, and operational resilience initiatives.

2023 - 2024

DevOps Specialist / Kubernetes

EvryOne Group ApS

Provided Azure Cloud and AWS infrastructure using Terraform, Argo CD, Docker Swarm, and cost optimization practices while aligning developers and management on compliance needs.

Created streamlined CI/CD workflows and custom Docker images to deliver consistent environments, and guided migrations from hosted solutions to Azure Cloud and AWS production platforms. Responsibilities covered containerisation, automation, and cloud migration to enhance efficiency and scalability.

2022 - 2023

DevOps Tech Lead / Solutions Architect

Ordrestyring.dk ApS

Providing infrastructure solution based on the Azure Cloud platform, particularly in transitioning from on-premises environments to cloud-based solutions. Trying to ensure that the solution aligns with organizational goals

Leveraging GitLab and developing custom tooling, contributing to creating efficient and consistent environments for various stages of the software development life cycle (CI/CD).

Specialize in custom building Docker images for CI/CD use cases and optimizing GitLab solutions. Developing infrastructure to support Docker setups and hosting. Additionally, Infrastructure in Azure using Infrastructure as Code (IoC) principles and migrate barebone hosted solutions to Azure Cloud for production environments. Responsibilities encompass the end-to-end process of containerization, automation, and cloud migration to enhance efficiency and scalability.

2020 - 2022

DevOps / Operations / Solutions Architect

Hobbii AS

Identify functionality gaps and develop solutions to them with other teams. Providing infrastructure solutions based on amazon web services(AWS) in a fast-paced, challenging, innovative company.

Balance needs throughout the software development life cycle, from coding and deployment to maintenance and updates. Unification and automation of processes, combining code, application maintenance, and application management. Working with GitLab to manage source code repositories and developing tooling for staging, development, and runtime setup.

Involve in building and configuring Debian-based Linux servers, and setting up Amazon instances/cloud solutions.

Research, endorse, and implement network enhancements, improving system reliability and performance for retail systems.

2019-2020

ERP Specialist / Imlementation Consultent / DevOps

VK-Data

Manage multiple clients and identifying client issues. Business analysis and process design into Odoo system configuration and development, understanding client requirements. Data migration from existing solutions.

In conjunction with external devolpment team, defining testing scenarios, project planing. Development of end-user documentation and training material to support clients with the execution of Odoo Implementation. Setup Odoo financials, supply chain, manufacturing, CRM modules (and more), and handle projects issues

2017-2019

Software Engineer - DevOps / ERP

ASERGO Scandinavia

ERP Integration, Business logic implementation. Developed, implemented, and rolled out a new ERP system on project needs (Odoo).

Setting up staging environments, for testing and development. Developing DevOps tools for the local repository (GitLab), code commit, remote repository. Automated Continuous Delivery and Continuous Deployment solutions.

2016-2017

Software Engineer - DevOp / Lead Dev.

eResponse

Q&A operations, Quality control and people project management. Implementation of various internet-based applications. Expert in a variety of platforms, languages, and embedded systems - designer, developer, and tester.

Core Programming

Python

Bash / Shell Scripting

JavaScript & HTML/CSS

Go (Golang)

YAML / JSON / IaC DSLs

Cloud & Infrastructure

Azure Cloud Platform

AWS Cloud Platform

Kubernetes & Container Orchestration

Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, Terraform)

CI/CD & GitOps (Argo CD, GitLab)

Tools & Technologies

Container & Orchestration

Docker, Kubernetes, Argo CD, Nomad, Traefik, Consul

Infrastructure as Code

Bicep, Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Azure Resource Manager

Monitoring & Observability

Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, New Relic, Pingdom, Nagios

Web Frameworks & Applications

Django, Flask, FastAPI, Wagtail, Odoo (ERP)

Databases & Storage

PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Redis, SQLite, Azure SQL, NFS

Linux/Unix Systems (30+ years)

Debian, Ubuntu, Arch, RedHat, CentOS, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, Solaris

DevOps Methodology

LEAN, Agile, Object-Oriented Design, ISMS/GDPR Compliance

Contact me

Get in Touch

Get in Touch

Locate me, email, call me - So many choices

4773, Stensved, Denmark
henrik (at) i80.dk
+45 6021 4417
Freelance Available

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