Welcome to my blog site! My name is Haflidi Fridthjofsson, an Icelandic Technical Fellow and Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, with over a decade of experience in IT. I am a former Microsoft MVP in Azure & Security, recognized for my expertise in Infrastructure as Code and Cloud Security.
My journey in IT began at a young age, with my first contact with computers at the age of 4. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience in cloud solutions, system administration, Office 365, and security solutions. I have managed hosted server environments in on-premise data centers and Azure platforms, designed and implemented countless Office 365 environments, and focused on securing Azure Infrastructure.
In 2018, I moved with my family to Norway, which significantly impacted my career. This move allowed me to join Avanade Norway as a Senior Consultant, where I advanced my expertise in Azure Infrastructure, Security, and Modern Workplace. I was later promoted to Manager and Technical Architect within Cloud and Infrastructure.
In early 2023, I joined Sopra Steria, Norway’s largest consultancy within digitalization, innovation, and sustainability. During the transition period, I was awarded as a Microsoft MVP within Security. In June 2024, I was recognized again with a double MVP award in Security & Azure.
In November 2024, I got the exciting opportunity to join Microsoft as a Senior Cloud Solution Architect within the Customer Success Unit, working towards the mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.
Throughout my career, I have achieved several significant milestones including multiple Microsoft certifications: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, and Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert.
My community contributions have always been a significant part of my career. I co-founded the Microsoft Security User Group (1000+ members), contributed to open-source projects, created Terraform modules, and continue sharing knowledge through this blog and speaking engagements.
#Disclaimer
This blog is my personal project and is not sponsored by my current employer, nor by any solutions or providers mentioned herein. The content provided on this blog is offered “AS IS” without any warranties or guarantees. The opinions expressed here are solely my own.