Trond Jakob Sjøvang

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I work with Microsoft Cloud technology, spend a lot of time thinking about Azure and infrastructure as code, and am fortunate enough to be a Microsoft MVP in the Azure Infrastructure as Code category. When I’m not at work in Sopra Steria or doing other technology-related things, I enjoy traveling (often with some kind of camera), watching all the sports, messing around with little plastic bricks, and playing games with considerably more enthusiasm than talent.

Most people call me Trond, though some insist on Trond Jakob (both first names, for reasons unknown), and international colleagues tend to settle on TJ. I’m based in Kristiansund, Norway, although my suitcase and the amount of bonus points would probably argue otherwise. This site is where I write about cloud, infrastructure as code, technology in general, and occasionally whatever else happens to catch my attention.

Recent work

2025-Sopra Steria

Manager, Product Expertise

Responsible for developing and assuring quality of Azure solutions with focus on Infrastructure as Code, security, and DevOps. Contribute to methodology, competence development, and technology decisions across teams. Support complex cloud migrations and modernization using Azure Landing Zones, Terraform, GitHub Actions, and Entra ID governance.

Act as mentor, promote best practices, and represent Sopra Steria in professional forums to strengthen its position as a leading Microsoft Cloud partner.

2024-2025Atea

Global CCoE Lead

Responsible for developing and aligning cloud services across operations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and the Baltics. Worked with teams and leadership to define architecture principles, governance models, and best practices for Microsoft Azure.

Contributed to building a shared cloud culture and supported competence development related to Azure Landing Zones, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps practices

2023-2024Atea

Senior Cloud Architect, Global CCoE

Contributed to internal cloud service development, advisory work, and competence building for Atea consultants working with Microsoft Cloud services

Awards

2024-

Microsoft MVP - Azure Infrastructure as Code

The Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVP) program recognizes exceptional community leaders for their technical expertise, leadership, speaking experience, online influence, and commitment to solving real world problems.

Certifications