Hi! I'm Tor.
I'm a Master's student in Informatics (Software Engineering) at NTNU, with a background in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and risk analysis.
Currently obsessed with AI automation, building AI agents and pipelines with Claude Code.
Welcome to my website!
About me
I am Tor Arne Birkeland, a Master’s student in Informatics (Software Engineering) at NTNU Trondheim, with a bachelor’s degree in Digital Infrastructure and Cybersecurity.
Before I started studying at NTNU, I worked on large-scale (and small) productions and live projects within NRK (national television), where I was involved in coordination, planning, stakeholder communication, and editorial support. I also hold a bachelor’s degree in Project Management, which has shaped how I approach structure, collaboration, and delivery.
My interest in technology has always been there, but became professional when I started building websites in my spare time, first for myself and later for others. This gradually led me from web development into infrastructure, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity.
I currently focus on software engineering and AI automation, while building on my background in infrastructure, cloud and cybersecurity. I recently completed my bachelor thesis on vulnerability and risk assessment in the marine aquaculture industry, in collaboration with Bouvet.
Outside of tech, I enjoy music production, working out, hiking, gaming, film, books and podcasts. I usually have some project on the go, whether it compiles or not.
My projects
I’ve selected a few projects that reflect my skills and interests. For a full overview, visit my GitHub.
Claude Automation
Agentic production pipelines built with Claude Code: scheduled skills, approval gates, and a hardened sandbox setup. Public case study.
- Claude Code
- AI Agents
- CI/CD
- Security
Toppturkartet
An interactive map ranking every Norwegian peak by a single ToppturScore. Full-stack Next.js, a Supabase/PostGIS backend, an open-data pipeline.
- Next.js
- TypeScript
- PostGIS
- MapLibre
- Full-Stack
Cards & Words
Wordle × Balatro word game, and a hands-on DevOps project: Docker, CI/CD, nginx on a VPS, health checks and monitoring.
- Docker
- CI/CD
- nginx
- Linux VPS
- React
- Supabase
Elden Ring Wiki
A full-stack web application developed as a group project and graded A, which I deployed on a self-managed VPS using nginx, MySQL, and a Node.js backend.
- Full-Stack
- React
- Node.js
- MySQL
- nginx
- Linux
NRK TV-aksjonen
Held main responsibility for NRK TV-aksjonen's fundraising auction in 2020 and 2021: planning, coordination and communication.
- Fundraising
- Stakeholders
- Digital campaign
Security Risk Analysis (NTNU)
Academic security risk analysis from the NTNU course Risk Management. Based on a fictional case and graded A.
- Risk Management
- Infosec
- ISO 27001
- ISMS
My skills
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- React
- Next.js
- Node.js
- Git
- AI automation (Claude)
- AI Agents
- Linux / Bash
- Operating Systems (C)
- Docker
- Microsoft Azure
- OpenStack
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
- Virtualization
- SQL (MySQL)
- REST APIs
- Firebase
- Risk Analysis
- Threat Modeling
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Security Controls
- Active Directory
- Networking Fundamentals
- Wireshark
- Cisco Packet Tracer
- Software Development (Agile/Scrum)
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams + 365
- Google Workspace
My experience
MSc in Informatics – Software Engineering
NTNU Trondheim
Master's programme in Informatics with a specialization in software engineering.
2026 –Bachelor Thesis – Industry Collaboration
NTNU Trondheim
Bachelor thesis on vulnerability and risk assessment in the marine aquaculture industry, conducted in collaboration with industry consultants (Bouvet).
2025 – 2026BSc Digital Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
NTNU Trondheim
Focus on digital infrastructure, cloud platforms, networking, and cybersecurity, with an emphasis on practical and industry-relevant skills. Exchange semester in South Korea.
2023 – 2026Tour Manager / Stage Manager
The Entertainment Company AS
Planned and coordinated touring operations for a commercial performing artist, including logistics, scheduling, on-site coordination, and financial settlements.
2021 – 2022Production & Project Coordination
NRK (National Television)
Worked across multiple productions with responsibilities in coordination, planning, stakeholder communication, and editorial support.
2019 – 2021Bachelor in Project Management
Westerdals Oslo ACT
Studied project leadership, coordination, and collaboration in creative and professional settings.
2016 – 2019One-year Programme in Economics & Management
OsloMet
Introductory studies in economics, management, organization, and decision-making.
2015 – 2016Military Service
Norwegian Armed Forces
Completed mandatory military service with responsibility and structured team-based work.
2013 – 2014Contact me
Feel free to reach out via LinkedIn or use the contact form below.