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). Successfully migrated 50+ applications to Kubernetes, reducing deployment time by 70% through CI/CD automation.
Background in electrical engineering and industrial systems brings systematic troubleshooting and LEAN methodology to DevOps practices. Led global deployments across Qatar, Egypt, and Nigeria for FLSmidth, aligning cross-functional teams spanning engineering, compliance, security, and business stakeholders to deliver observable, secure, and scalable platforms.
Active open-source contributor (RefactorMCP - achieved 90% token cost reduction for Python code analysis). Operating 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.
- Age42
- ResidenceDenmark
- Address4773 Stensved
- e-mailhenrik@i80.dk
- Phone+45 60 21 44 17
- FreelanceAvailable
Services
Kubernetes & Container Orchestration
Expert in Kubernetes, Docker, Argo CD, and Nomad. Architecting cloud-native platforms with service mesh integration, automated deployments, and comprehensive monitoring. Building scalable infrastructure that grows with your business.
Python Development
DevOps-focused Python developer specializing in infrastructure automation, tooling development, and scalable deployment pipelines. From Bicep modules to custom CI/CD scripts and RefactorMCP contributions, I build tools that make teams more productive.
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.
Featured Projects
RefactorMCP - Open Source
90% Token Cost Reduction for Python code analysis. Model Context Protocol server providing advanced Python refactoring capabilities. Active contributor focused on performance optimization and scalability.
Tech: Python, MCP, AST Analysis, Type Inference
30-Year Self-Hosted Infrastructure
Production Infrastructure Since 1994. Enterprise-grade infrastructure managing 10+ production services: DNS (PowerDNS, BIND9), email platform, PostgreSQL/MariaDB clusters, Kubernetes with service mesh, private container registry, Gitea, Vault, and Odoo ERP.
Tech: Kubernetes, Docker, PostgreSQL, Redis, NFS
Azure-to-Kubernetes Migration @ LRU
50+ Applications Migrated from Azure Web Apps to Kubernetes. Built reusable Bicep modules, Python automation tooling, and CI/CD pipelines. Reduced deployment time by 70% while improving observability and security posture.
Tech: Azure, Kubernetes, Bicep, Argo CD, Python
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
Notable Work
LRU A/S: Cloud Platform Migration
2023 - PresentChallenge: Migrate 50+ legacy Azure Web Apps to modern Kubernetes platform while maintaining zero downtime.
Solution: Architected phased migration strategy with reusable Bicep modules, automated CI/CD pipelines, and comprehensive monitoring.
Results: 70% reduction in deployment time, improved observability, enhanced security posture.
FLSmidth: Global Industrial Deployments
International ProjectsScope: Led industrial automation systems deployment across Qatar, Egypt, and Nigeria for multinational mining and cement company.
Approach: Applied systematic electrical engineering principles and LEAN methodology to complex multi-site deployments.
Impact: Successful international project delivery, cross-cultural team collaboration, operational resilience.
30-Year Infrastructure Evolution
1994 - PresentJourney: From BIND9 on bare-metal Unix to PowerDNS in Kubernetes with service mesh.
Evolution: Continuously modernized infrastructure - physical servers → VMs → containers → orchestrated platforms. Three decades taught that infrastructure fundamentals remain constant even as technology stacks change.
Lessons: Deep infrastructure fundamentals enable rapid technology adoption while avoiding common pitfalls.
By The Numbers
Years Infrastructure
30+Apps to K8s
50+Uptime
99.9%Deploy Speed +
70%Career Journey
2020s - Present
Cloud-Native & Kubernetes
Leading Azure-to-Kubernetes migrations, cloud-native platforms, GitOps. Focus on IaC (Bicep, Terraform), container orchestration, FinOps.
2010s
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud adoption, CI/CD pipelines, containerization. Traditional ops → DevOps culture, automation, monitoring.
2000s
Industrial Systems
FLSmidth international: Qatar, Egypt, Nigeria. Electrical engineering, industrial automation, LEAN methodology.
1994
Self-Hosted Infrastructure
Started Unix infrastructure. DNS (BIND9), email, databases - foundational expertise continuing today.