09/02/2026 updated

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Freelance Enterprise & Solution Architect

Søborg, Denmark
Only remote
MSc Computer Science (Datalogi), University of Copenhagen, 1998
Søborg, Denmark
Only remote
MSc Computer Science (Datalogi), University of Copenhagen, 1998

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CV Kristian de Lichtenberg EA 2026.docx

Software ArchitectureSolution ArchitectureEnterprise Application IntegrationEnterprise Application SoftwareEvent-driven ArchitectureIT Architecture
Enterprise Architecture
Over 20 years of experience designing and transforming complex IT landscapes into business-aligned platforms. Expertise in target architecture, cloud strategy, business-IT alignment, and simplification of over-engineered setups.

Cloud Architecture (Azure)
Deep expertise in cloud-native platform design on Azure, including Kubernetes, PaaS, Zero Trust, IAM/SSO, IoT, event-driven architecture, and hybrid/multi-cloud strategies. Led cloud transformation programs rated at the highest level by Boston Consulting Group.

ERP Integrations (SAP S/4HANA, Dynamics 365, Business Central, Navision)
Extensive hands-on experience integrating 20+ ERP systems including Business Central, Dynamics Finance, SAP S/4HANA, Navision, and e-conomic into spend-analytics and enterprise platforms.

Solution Architecture
Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable, maintainable solution architectures across multiple industries, reducing complexity and delivering production-ready systems.

DevOps
Practical experience with DevOps practices, toolchains, and culture, including CI/CD pipelines, Azure DevOps, and cross-team delivery alignment.

Data Architecture
Design and implementation of data models, data cleaning, categorisation, and analytics platforms using SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, and FAIR data principles.

Security / IAM / GDPR
End-to-end analysis of data usage, GDPR compliance advisory, and implementation of identity and access management solutions including Zero Trust and IAM/SSO.

Project Management (PRINCE2)
Certified PRINCE2 Practitioner with experience managing complex IT projects, stakeholder alignment, and delivery across distributed teams.

Stakeholder Management
Experienced in aligning business and IT stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite, securing buy-in for architectural strategies and roadmaps.

Coaching
PS4 Leadership Coach certification combined with practical experience coaching interns and development teams in architecture and delivery practices.

Experience

Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2005

Languages

DanishNative speakerEnglishFluentSwedishGood

Project history

CTO & Solution Architect

Costbits
Own company running in parallel with selected client assignments. Spend-analytics platform integrating 20+ ERP systems (Business Central, Dynamics Finance, SAP S/4HANA, Navision, e-conomic and others). Designed and implemented the full backend: integrations, data model, data cleaning, categorisation, savings and compliance insights. Stack: C#, Azure, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory, DevOps. Combined architecture, implementation and coaching of interns.

Project Manager & Solution Architect

Ejendomstorvet
Took over a project that followed all the right patterns (Scrum, microservices, Kubernetes, 83 GitHub repositories) but had nothing in production. Simplified processes, architecture and repositories (83 to 3). Delivered a production system in 8 months. Runs on a single 4 vCPU backend at ~2% load, with a much more maintainable setup.

Advisory Architect

Deltek (WorkBook)
Mix of enterprise/solution architecture, process improvement, DevOps, QA and stakeholder alignment. Introduced a technical strategy and aligned architecture, delivery and business around a shared roadmap.

Lead Enterprise Architect

DHI Group
Lead Enterprise Architect for DHI's digital transformation to the cloud. Reversed the cloud strategy 180 degrees: from lift-and-shift to a cloud-native platform (PaaS, scalability, data and compute). Presented and secured buy-in from the CEO and global stakeholders. Led cloud teams in Copenhagen and Prague. Result: the DHI MIKE Cloud platform. Boston Consulting Group rated both the strategy and its implementation at the highest level. Scope: Azure, Kubernetes, Zero Trust, IAM/SSO, FAIR data, IoT, event-driven architecture, hybrid/multi-cloud.

Freelance IT Architect

Freelance IT Architect (various clients)
Selected assignments: Pensam, Enterprise Architect (2015-2016) - Output management, reduced landscape from 7 to 3 systems, Oracle E-Business Suite upgrade, e-Boks integration. YouSee, Solution Architect (2016) - Redesigned login and rights management, stable platform under 200,000 logins per minute. Aasted, GDPR Consultant (2017) - End-to-end analysis of data usage and GDPR advice. Move On, Solution Architect/Developer (2010) - Advanced job crawler, maintenance reduced from 40 hours to 3 hours per week. Other work included AnalyticTrust, RSA, YouSee-adjacent and government/SME strategy systems.

Senior Associate / Manager

e2e factory A/S
Consultant across architecture, delivery and project management. Notable work included KMD (secure mail / eDag2 and a 6-month rebuild of the agenda system) and Cybercity (lead architect on a large ERP programme, web services, data migration and billing incident handling).

Developer / Head of Department

Skygate A/S
Developer and head of department at Skygate A/S.

Senior IT Architect

Mindpass A/S
Senior IT Architect at Mindpass A/S.

Research Assistant

Center for Biological Sequence Analysis, DTU
Research Assistant at the Center for Biological Sequence Analysis, DTU.

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