Name: Thomas Årstadvold
Role/title: Senior DevOps Consultant
Where do you live (city): Oslo
Originally from: Stavanger
You originally come from Bluetree, which has recently merged with Sicra. What are your thoughts on the merger and what expectations do you have for the transition from Bluetree to Sicra?
I think the merger is very exciting and I’m looking forward to sharing knowledge with even more talented people.
What do you work with, and which technologies are you using in your job today?
I am currently working as a consultant at NRK, where I work on operations and further development of NetBox and other systems. Most of my work involves improving CI/CD using Terraform, working with Kubernetes and ArgoCD, and developing scripts in Python and Go.
What does your typical workday look like?
A typical workday is filled with meetings, discussions within the team about possible solutions, and programming.
What motivates you in your workday? What do you find most rewarding to work with?
I’m motivated by the opportunity to gain new knowledge and learn new technologies. I find it especially rewarding to solve complex problems and challenges.
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working?
I enjoy staying active in my free time. I spend a lot of time playing floorball, being outdoors, and doing other types of training.
Summary
Thomas is an experienced software developer and DevOps engineer with solid expertise in Infrastructure as Code, cloud platforms, and automation. He has strong experience in Python development, scripting, and backend services, as well as work with Kubernetes, ArgoCD, CI/CD pipelines, and modern container‑based platform operations.
He is proficient in Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes, and has worked extensively with cloud technologies across AWS, Azure, GCP, and HCP Cloud. He has broad experience developing APIs, integrations, and scalable, resilient solutions in complex technical environments. He also has strong network insight, particularly within cloud security, zero‑trust architecture, secure traffic flows, and modern network operations.
He has experience from several sectors, including transportation, broadcasting, and the maritime industry, where he has delivered high‑quality solutions with strong architecture and modern DevOps practices. He is known for working in a structured and collaborative manner, and for communicating complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.