Mads Nørgaard

As Tech Lead and architect, I am responsible for a team of 5-6 developers across both frontend and backend. My role included mentoring colleagues, ensuring high standards in documentation, PHP development, and Git workflows. I serve as the technical lead on several major projects, including the Beierholm Intranet, one of Novicell’s largest software solutions, which consistently delivers stable performance while handling a high volume of daily users and requests. I also act as architect and lead developer for OS2udoglær, a large-scale SaaS platform that enables municipalities to be onboarded within just a few hours. The headless platform, built in Drupal and Vue.js, was developed under my lead into its second version.

This was a role as a consultant before I picked up work again in 2018 as a pro bono working relationship to facilitate growth and give back in terms of the skills i learned over the years at SAHO. • Developed and maintained multiple Drupal websites, enhancing user experience and accessibility. • Managed social media presence for South African History Online, boosting engagement across platforms. • Coordinated the Bonani Africa Festival of Documentary Photography, promoting African narratives. • Executed upgrades from HTML to Drupal versions 6 through 11, ensuring modern functionality.

• Lead developer for Drupal projects at Magenta, focusing on high-quality system architecture. • Developed and upgraded intranet solutions for municipal and private clients, enhancing workflow efficiency. • Head developer on OS2forms med Forløb, an automation solution leveraging Drupal's Webform module. • Implemented Docker and Gitlab CI/CD pipelines to ensure quality testing and secure development processes.

• Provided technical support for a variety of hosting products, including mail hosting and cloud servers. • Migrated customers from platforms like Drupal and WordPress, leveraging in-depth PHP knowledge. • Collaborated with customers and partners to enhance communication and product understanding. • Troubleshot a wide range of issues, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

• Captured compelling documentary and commercial photographs, showcasing diverse aspects of South African life. • Built strong relationships with subjects to create a comfortable environment for authentic storytelling. • Developed a website for the Joining Hands Street Committee, facilitating sponsorship and investment in the community. • Utilized skills in photography and open-source software development to enhance community engagement and visibility.

• Delivered engaging lectures in photojournalism and studio photography, fostering a creative learning environment. • Developed and assessed exams, providing detailed progress reports to management. • Instructed students in computer literacy, including editing techniques using Photoshop and Lightroom. • Guided students in setting up simple websites, enhancing their digital skills for the modern media landscape.