About Martin Kvist
Published on Jan 14, 2025 by Martin Kvist.
About Me
Martin Kvist
DevOps Engineer & Open Source Infrastructure Architect
Jeg er en erfaren Linux-systemadministrator med en passion for infrastrukturmodernisering og automatisering. Med en kandidatgrad i Idrætsvidenskab fra Aalborg Universitet bringer jeg en unik kombination af videnskabelig forskning, undervisning og avanceret teknologisk ekspertise til bordet.
Min baggrund i idrætsvidenskab og erfaring med undervisning har udstyret mig med stærke kommunikationsfærdigheder og evnen til at formidle komplekse tekniske emner på en forståelig måde.
Jeg er proaktiv, nysgerrig og arbejder effektivt både selvstændigt og i teams. Jeg søger aktivt ny viden og er ikke bange for at eksperimentere med innovative løsninger for at optimere processer og systemer.
Jeg tror på, at teknologi skal tjene menneskelige behov, og jeg stræber efter at skabe etiske og bæredygtige løsninger, der gavner både organisationen og samfundet som helhed.
Professional Experience
Work Experience
DevOps Engineer
Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen
April 2025 - Present | Copenhagen, Denmark
- Developing custom NetBox plugins for infrastructure management
- Implementing CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows
- Managing containerized applications and Kubernetes deployments
- Architecting scalable infrastructure solutions
Linux System Administrator
Digitalisering og IT, Region Nordjylland
February 2024 - April 2025 | Aalborg, Denmark
Passionate about modernizing infrastructure at The Region of Northern Denmark, I specialized in Linux system administration. By integrating advanced tools like Ansible and vRealize Automation, I streamlined deployments and enhanced operational efficiency. My focus on standardization included overseeing patch management for over 600 Linux servers, ensuring security and smooth operations. I drove the adoption of containerization and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices to enable scalable, efficient infrastructure management aligned with modern DevOps methodologies.
External Consultant
Digitalisering og IT, Region Nordjylland
November 2023 - February 2024 | Aalborg, Denmark
- Infrastructure assessment and modernization planning
- Linux system optimization and standardization
- Automation implementation strategies
Cloud Engineer & Consultant
Linux Labs (Self-employed)
November 2019 - October 2022 | Denmark
Linux Labs provided Cloud and Open Source Solutions to business problems. We helped businesses and business owners choose or develop the right software for the job and streamline their use of technology. We were experts at identifying bottlenecks and automating processes from production to billing.
System Developer
AKROBAT® Ability Coaching
May 2019 - January 2024 | Denmark
Designed and built an online platform where people can find resources to overcome and thrive through adversity. The platform helps individuals with disabilities, social disadvantage, trauma, or disease to design and navigate their everyday life for prosperity and happiness.
ILF Neurofeedback Practitioner
AKROBAT Ability Coaching
October 2022 - January 2024 | Denmark
Provided individualized intensive training for children with permanent physical and mental disabilities using research-based occupational therapeutic and neuropedagogical methods.
Education
Education
Master's Degree in Sports and Exercise Science
Aalborg University
2014 - 2017
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Sports Science
Aalborg University
2011 - 2014
Technical Skills
Core Competencies
System Architecture
- ✓ System Architecture Design
- ✓ Open Source Platforms
- ✓ Infrastructure Modernization
- ✓ Scalability Planning
DevOps & Automation
- ✓ CI/CD Pipelines
- ✓ Ansible Automation
- ✓ Infrastructure as Code
- ✓ GitLab CI/CD
Linux & Systems
- ✓ RHEL & Ubuntu Administration
- ✓ Patch Management (600+ servers)
- ✓ VMware vRealize Automation
- ✓ Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Development
- ✓ Python & Flask
- ✓ NetBox Plugin Development
- ✓ Perl Scripting
- ✓ Shell Scripting
All Skills
Projects
Featured Projects
AKROBAT Journal System
May 2019 - Present | AKROBAT® Ability Coaching
Leveraging GitLab CI, Emacs OrgMode, and Python Flask, I created an efficient, version-controlled solution for electronic patient records. This system ensures seamless collaboration and real-time updates while maintaining data integrity.
- Version-controlled patient records using Git for data integrity
- Intuitive Flask-based frontend for therapist note capture
- Individual health records stored as plaintext OrgMode files
- Automated HTML and PDF journal generation with GitLab CI
Friluftsnetværk Nord
Aalborg kommune og Dansk Firmaidræt
Community outdoor activity network development and coordination.
Publications & Writing
Publications & Writing
Recent Articles
Self determination theory - How understanding motivation can improve your teaching
October 27, 2022
Exploring how understanding motivation can enhance teaching effectiveness through self-determination theory principles.
Paradoxes in Teaching - Motor learning paradoxes and their implications
December 18, 2018
Investigation of seemingly contradictory phenomena in motor learning and their practical implications for sports education.
Academic Publications
The effects of strength and balance training on fatigue related injury risk
www.partneracrobatics.com • April 6, 2015
Article written for Partner Acrobatics to help educate instructors on injury prevention strategies.
PNF Stretching for enhancing performance
December 1, 2012
Research on Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation stretching techniques for performance enhancement.