EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
KMD A/S, DevOps Engineer
Application Security Analyst - Practitioner
KMD A/S, Junior Developer
Malgré Tout, Tech Intern
Zealand, Roskilde, Computer Science (AP)
Basic IT-security
Niels Brock, Mathematics A (GSK)
Roskilde Technical College (HTX)
LANGUAGE
Danish - Native Language
English - Fluid
Last Updated: 31. january 2025
Anders Højer
DevOps Engineer
PROFILE
I am a structured and logical professional who takes ownership of tasks and responsibilities. In team settings, I naturally assume the role of "devil's advocate," offering constructive feedback and presenting realistic, innovative solutions. I am collaborative by nature, fostering an environment where all team members are encouraged to contribute and feel comfortable. At the same time, I am proactive, ambitious, and solution-oriented, always motivated to enhance my skills and reach my goals.
My core expertise lies in the DevOps domain. I have hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM/Bicep templates for Azure infrastructure and building CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps using YAML templates. Additionally, I have a solid background in Kubernetes and Azure Cloud, having worked extensively with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and cloud-native technologies.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Languages & Frameworks: C#, PowerShell, Bash, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, .NET Framework, .NET Core, ASP.NET, WCF,.NET 6/7/8, Blazor
- Tools & Platforms: Azure, Azure CLI, Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, ArgoCD, ARM, Bicep, Git
WORK ASSIGNMENTS
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Azure App Configuration Implementation:
Managed configuration tracking and feature flags across front-end and back-end applications, utilizing the Configuration Explorer, Feature Manager, and Pusher API for real-time feature updates. This implementation resulted in cost savings of over 70,000 dkr. annually by optimizing resource management and reducing manual configuration overhead.
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CI/CD Pipelines:
Developed multi-repository CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps using YAML, Azure Bicep, and PowerShell to deploy single-tenant applications across all environments with idempotent deployment and infrastructure automation. Also improved existing pipelines by leveraging parallel jobs, reducing deployment times by significantly.
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Legacy App Transition (IaaS to PaaS):
Led the migration of a high-traffic legacy app to PaaS, implementing custom certificate validation and modifying WCF for Azure Cloud compatibility.
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Messaging Microservice Implementation:
Migrated SMS service to Azure Function App and Service Bus, including DLQ functionality for message retries and automated CI/CD pipeline for deployment across all environments.
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Release Process Automation:
Streamlined release processes with pipeline orchestration, including automated branch creation, version updates, release documentation, and communication to developers/customers via Microsoft Teams and Email.
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Blue/Green Implementation:
Implemented Azure App Service deployment slots for blue/green deployments, minimizing downtime and enabling hotfix deployments during business hours.
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Azure DevOps self-hosted agents Setup & Maintenance:
Implemented a scheduled monthly job to automatically patch build agents with the latest software updates, ensuring compliance with security standards and alignment with the monthly Qualys report to minimize vulnerabilities.
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Containerization & Hybrid Cluster Management:
Fully containerized entire business application using Docker (Windows and Linux), deployed in a hybrid Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster, configured with GitOps practices via Helm and ArgoCD for streamlined management and deployment.