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I’m Allan A. B. Thomsen, a result-oriented architect with over 40 years of IT experience, focused on cloud and enterprise architectures in multinational contexts. I design solutions and drive their implementation, leveraging AWS, Azure, and security/compliance best practices. I thrive in complex environments and enjoy mentoring teams to deliver scalable, secure outcomes.
In recent years I have led cloud strategy, security architecture, and cross-cloud integration initiatives, aligning technology with business goals. I am passionate about turning business needs into robust, future-proof solutions and fostering collaboration across IT, security, and operations to ensure compliant, performant systems.
Language
Danish
Fluent
English
Fluent
Swedish
Advanced
Work Experience
Tech Lead, Cloud Solution Architecture, Security Architecture at Novo Nordisk A/S
September 1, 2025 - October 21, 2025Freelance: Tech Lead and cloud/security architecture focusing on AWS-based solutions, GxP compliance, serverless Python development, Entra ID integration for SSO/OAuth, and CI/CD automation; AWS IaC with CloudFormation; monitoring and governance services.
Cloud Solution Architecture at Sixtus Technologies
February 1, 2022 - October 21, 2025Freelance: Office 365 integration for GDPR scanner; data extraction from all O365 resource types; Azure infrastructure using Bicep; Zero Trust infrastructure setup.
Cloud Solution Architecture, Security Architecture at Inter IKEA Systems B.V.
December 1, 2022 - October 21, 2025Cloud Business Office (CBO) foundation; Hybrid cloud approach; capability overview and implementation; Azure deployment framework; AWS deployment framework; AAD integration (SSO) to AWS and GCP; ARM and Terraform IaC; Transit Gateway hub; Atlassian backup and CMDB in AWS Batch; security/compliance, monitoring and cost reporting.
Security Architecture at Inter IKEA Systems B.V.
November 1, 2020 - October 21, 2025Security responsible for Hybrid Integration Platform (HIP); on-prem, in Azure and in AWS; PCI-DSS level security advice; Penetration test coordination; automated vulnerability scanning; CIS L2 hardening; frameworks: NIST, CIS L2.
AWS Cloud Architecture, Development at IKEA B.V.
May 1, 2020 - October 21, 2025AWS infrastructure development; Infrastructure as Code (IaC); enterprise-grade container platform for micro services (Kubernetes); AWS monitoring; AWS deployment framework.
AWS Landing Zone Architect at KeyCore P/S
January 1, 2019 - October 21, 2025AWS Landing Zone setup for startup; AD and multi-account integration; AWS infrastructure for pharma supplier; Java and Node.js support applications in AWS Lambda; Atlassian JIRA/Confluence server→cloud migration; PHP project for customer administration and billing.
Solution Architecture, Security Architecture at Damco International B.V.
September 1, 2018 - October 21, 2025Member of Architecture board; multi-project solution architecture; built ADFS solutions; ADFS proxy for Microstrategy; VBA integration to Quality Center; SVN and TeamCity; DevOps support for freight forwarding solution; core team during IT restructure; integration work for Venture company (Twill).
Technical Management, IT Delivery management at Damco A/S
December 1, 2014 - October 21, 2025Ensured technical stability of worldwide freight forwarding system; led IT delivery during rollout to 100+ countries; interim IT Delivery Manager; ad hoc solutions (VBA, web services, monitoring).
Section Manager, Enterprise Architecture at PenSam A/S
June 1, 2012 - October 21, 2025Led data quality section; IT strategy governance; enterprise architecture and data warehouse development; complex contract negotiations; information management program.
Enterprise Architecture, Project Management at YouSee A/S
September 1, 2009 - October 21, 2025Initiated Enterprise Architecture; IT strategy development; portfolio overview; SOA introduction; standardization initiatives for Change Management and architecture; SSO introduction.
EA, Team/Project Management at Maersk Data A/S - IBM A/S
January 1, 2009 - October 21, 2025Lead Architect on Next Generation Platform; team leadership for large-scale B2B e-commerce; security framework migrations; SSO development; migration to Kerberos; performance task forces; outsourcing of maintenance/operations.
Technical Project Manager / Architect at Delta Software A/S
December 1, 1997 - October 21, 2025Technical project management, security architecture, performance engineering; platform development and teaching; middleware and integration work; Pro C and C++ development; MQ and Oracle stack.
Sales representative, Developer at KTAS A/S
January 1, 1986 - October 21, 2025Promoting IT and communication equipment; development of inter-network solutions; early IBM PC era work.
Developer at Lindhard Computer Systems ApS
June 1, 1985 - October 21, 2025Platform migration development in Fortran 77 on HP1000, Prime and VAX.
Education
AWS Community Builder at Amazon Web Services
January 1, 2022 - October 21, 2025ITIL 4 at ITIL/AXELOS
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020OWASP Top 10 at OWASP
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate at Amazon Web Services
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Zachman Certified Enterprise Architect at Zachman Institute
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Walt Disney's Creativity Strategy at Disney Institute
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Oracle 10i at Oracle
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003Oracle 9i at Oracle
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002MQ Series - certified specialist at IBM at IBM
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996MQ Series - certified specialist at IBM at IBM
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Math and Computer Science at DTU (Danish Technical University)
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1984Qualifications
Situational Management
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Appreciative Management
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011PL/SQL Best Practices
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004UNIX Administrator on SGI
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999AWS Community Builder
January 1, 2022 - October 21, 2025ITIL 4
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020OWASP Top 10
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Zachman Certified Enterprise Architect
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Situational Management
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Appreciative Management
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Walt Disney's Creativity Strategy
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004PL/SQL Best Practices
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Oracle 10i
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003Oracle 9i
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002UNIX Administrator on SGI
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999MQ Series - certified specialist at IBM
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996MQ Series - certified specialist at IBM
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Math and Computer Science
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1984Industry Experience
Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Other
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