I am a seasoned backend and DevOps engineer with extensive experience building, scaling, and maintaining complex systems. I have a proven track record in developing resilient microservices, automating CI/CD pipelines, and implementing GitOps practices using Kubernetes and Argo CD. I am passionate about efficiency, clean architecture, and pragmatic DevOps culture.

Thomas Skovgaard Gielfeldt

I am a seasoned backend and DevOps engineer with extensive experience building, scaling, and maintaining complex systems. I have a proven track record in developing resilient microservices, automating CI/CD pipelines, and implementing GitOps practices using Kubernetes and Argo CD. I am passionate about efficiency, clean architecture, and pragmatic DevOps culture.

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I am a seasoned backend and DevOps engineer with extensive experience building, scaling, and maintaining complex systems.

I have a proven track record in developing resilient microservices, automating CI/CD pipelines, and implementing GitOps practices using Kubernetes and Argo CD. I am passionate about efficiency, clean architecture, and pragmatic DevOps culture.

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Work Experience

Consultant / Owner at Gielfeldt Consult
September 1, 2025 - October 30, 2025
Led technology strategy for clients as consultant/owner; oversaw project delivery, cloud infrastructure, and backend development in Java, Kubernetes, and MySQL. Implemented event-driven microservice architecture and GitOps workflows using Argo CD.
Chief Technology Officer at Skatteguiden
September 30, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Lead technical strategy, architecture, and team management for a fast-scaling fintech platform. Oversaw recruitment, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD automation, and backend development in Java, Kubernetes, and MySQL. Implemented event-driven microservice architecture and GitOps workflows using Argo CD.
Lead Developer at KILROY
September 30, 2021 - September 30, 2021
Modernized and extended an existing sales platform, introducing modular architecture and performance improvements. Collaborated across teams to ensure smooth integration and delivery of new features.
Senior Developer at PNO
November 30, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Built an event-sourced system using Go and Vue.js, improving traceability and system reliability.
Consultant at TDC Group
September 30, 2018 - September 30, 2018
Built and maintained PHP backend applications, and designed DevOps deployment and fully automated testing pipelines using GitLab and Docker.
Consultant / Owner at dev-it
September 30, 2021 - September 30, 2021
Delivered backend and DevOps solutions for clients including TDC and other enterprise customers. Provided architecture guidance, CI/CD setup, and cloud migration strategy.

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Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services