Engineer by Trade, Author by Passion
I believe that the best automation is invisible — it just works. My career has been dedicated to building systems that empower teams, reduce toil, and let people focus on what matters.
My Story
My journey into technology started in 2012 with curiosity and a Python interpreter. While others were waiting for Alexa and Google Home, I was building my own voice-controlled media center — integrating Windows SAPI, Twitter, Facebook, and weather APIs into a home automation system. That early experimentation taught me something fundamental: the best way to learn is to build.
Those early years were prolific. I built 60+ projects spanning game development (a complete roguelike RPG with dice combat and procedural maps), IoT systems (Raspberry Pi GPIO control before "IoT" was a buzzword), encryption tools, network utilities, and desktop applications. Each project added new skills to my toolkit — threading, API integration, security, architecture patterns.
In 2016, I transitioned to professional IT operations, bringing that builder's mindset to enterprise environments. The skills I had developed creating games and voice assistants translated directly to automating infrastructure at scale. PowerShell became my enterprise language of choice, and I dove deep into Windows Server, Active Directory, and large-scale automation.
In 2024, I published PowerShell Advanced Cookbook with BPB Publications — a way to share the patterns and practices I had accumulated. Writing it reinforced my belief that sharing knowledge multiplies its value.
Today, I work as a Platform Engineer, combining Python, Kubernetes, and AI/LLM integration. The path from GPIO pins to Kubernetes pods was not linear, but every step built on the last. I still approach problems the same way I did in 2012: with curiosity, a willingness to experiment, and the belief that building is the best way to learn.
What Drives Me
The principles that guide my work and define my approach to engineering and problem-solving.
Simplicity Over Complexity
The best solutions are often the simplest. I strive to create automation that is easy to understand, maintain, and extend. Complexity should only be introduced when it provides genuine value.
Knowledge Sharing
Writing my book taught me the immense value of sharing knowledge. I believe in documenting solutions, mentoring others, and contributing to the broader technical community.
Reliability First
Automation that fails is worse than no automation at all. I obsess over error handling, testing, and building systems that gracefully handle the unexpected.
Continuous Improvement
Technology evolves rapidly, and so must we. I am constantly learning, experimenting with new tools, and refining my approach based on new insights and industry best practices.
What People Say
Feedback from colleagues, collaborators, and readers.
"The PowerShell Advanced Cookbook is exactly what I needed to level up my automation skills. The recipes are practical and immediately applicable to real enterprise scenarios."
"Morten's approach to infrastructure automation is methodical and reliable. His documentation practices and code quality set a high standard for the team."
"Working with Morten on our Kubernetes migration was a great experience. He has a talent for explaining complex concepts clearly and building solutions that actually work."
Technical Expertise
Skills refined across 12+ years — from Tkinter GUIs and game development to Kubernetes clusters and AI integration.
Languages & Scripting
Platform & Cloud
CI/CD & DevOps
Development
AI & Workflow
Security & Enterprise
These skills evolved from 60+ projects spanning games, voice assistants, IoT, and more.
See How These Skills EvolvedThe Journey
From curious hobbyist to published author and platform engineer — key milestones across 12+ years of building.
Published Author & Platform Engineering
Released "PowerShell Advanced Cookbook" with BPB Publications. Now building Kubernetes-native platforms with AI/LLM integration.
Cloud-Native Transition
Expanded into Kubernetes, Docker, GitOps, and modern DevOps practices. Infrastructure as code became second nature.
Enterprise IT Operations
Joined professional IT, applying builder skills to enterprise automation. PowerShell mastery, Windows Server, Active Directory at scale.
Voice Assistant & IoT Projects
Built voice-controlled home automation before Alexa existed. Raspberry Pi GPIO projects, 433MHz RF control, multi-API integration.
The Beginning: Python & First Projects
Started with curiosity and a Python interpreter. Built games, GUI applications, encryption tools. The foundation of everything that followed.
Let's Connect
Whether you are interested in automation consulting, technical writing collaboration, or just want to chat about PowerShell, I would love to hear from you.