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Oscar
Skjævestad

Enterprise IT professional based in Moss, Norway. Specialising in infrastructure operations, identity & access management, endpoint security, and global IT scaling — with hands-on experience across Norway and the United States.

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Building infrastructure
that just works.

I'm Oscar — a Computer Electronics Technician with a passion for enterprise-grade IT that actually scales. Currently working at 1X Technologies AS, an internationally growing robotics company, where I support global IT operations across Norway and the United States.

My background spans everything from hands-on hardware and soldering, to cloud identity management, endpoint security, and cross-timezone IT operations. I thrive at the intersection of technical depth and operational clarity.

Moss, Norway · Open to remote
2+
Years in Enterprise IT
2
Countries Operated In
5+
Major Platforms Managed
Problems Solved

Where I've worked

IT Technician — IT Operations & Infrastructure
1X Technologies AS · Moss, Norway
Current Feb 2024 — Present

Supporting global IT operations and infrastructure at an internationally growing robotics company. Involved in designing, implementing, and operating enterprise-grade IT environments across Norway and the USA — covering both office and production environments.

Responsibilities
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • Endpoint management and security
  • Network infrastructure
  • Large-scale onboarding & offboarding
  • Operational IT support across time zones
Key Contributions
  • Key role in establishing and scaling offices and production facilities in the USA
  • Contributed to transition and handover of IT operations as the organisation grew
Google WorkspaceMicrosoft 365 IntuneEntra ID / Azure AD AzureDefender OktaAruba Networks JiraConfluence
On-Call Factory Operative
Bama Industri AS · Moss, Norway
Mar 2023 — Feb 2024

Temporary and on-call position in the operations department while completing supplementary general studies certification. Responsible for product packing and raw material preparation for production.

IT Consultant
Data Equipment AS · Oslo, Norway
Aug 2022 — Feb 2023

Internal IT support role — assisting employees with technical issues and contributing to infrastructure operations. Gained hands-on experience with server environments and enterprise networking.

  • Internal IT support for staff
  • Windows Server 2012 & 2019 administration
Windows ServerKubernetes SaltStackJira ConfluencePalo Alto NGFW Extreme Networks

Technical toolkit

☁️Cloud & Identity
Microsoft 365Entra ID / Azure AD Microsoft IntuneMicrosoft Defender AzureGoogle WorkspaceOkta
🛡️Networking & Security
Network InfrastructureCybersecurity Aruba NetworksPalo Alto NGFW Extreme NetworksIAM
Hardware & Electronics
Hardware RepairElectronics SolderingRaspberry Pi Component-level repair
🔧Tools & Platforms
JiraConfluence Windows ServerKubernetes SaltStackHTML
NorwegianNative
EnglishFluent

Built from scratch

Outside of work, I build things. Hardware, electronics, and systems — hands-on projects that push my skills beyond the day job.

🎚️

Custom Audio Mixer

Completed

Designed and built a custom audio mixing board from scratch — including PCB layout, component soldering, and signal routing. Combines analog audio engineering with hands-on electronics fabrication.

Electronics Soldering PCB Design Analog Audio
🚁

Custom-Built Drone

Completed

Assembled and configured a drone from individual components — frame, motors, ESCs, flight controller, and firmware. Covers everything from hardware integration to tuning PID parameters for stable flight.

Hardware Assembly Flight Controller Firmware Electronics
🛰️

Desk Satellite

In Progress

Currently building a desk-mounted satellite unit — a custom embedded device combining display, sensors, and connectivity into a compact always-on information hub for the workspace.

Embedded Systems Raspberry Pi Electronics Fabrication
🌐

Home Network Lab

Planned

Planning a proper home network setup with managed switches, VLAN segmentation, and a dedicated server rack. Goal is to mirror enterprise networking at home — firewall, monitoring, and isolated network zones.

VLAN Managed Switches Firewall Network Monitoring

Academic background

Supplementary University Admission Certification
ASK Privatist·Remote
Jan 2023 — Nov 2023
VG2 & VG3 — Computer Electronics & Trade Certificate (Fagbrev)
Malakoff Videregående Skole·Moss, Norway
Aug 2020 — Jun 2022
VG1 — Electrical Engineering
Malakoff Videregående Skole·Moss, Norway
Aug 2019 — Jun 2020

Credentials

🎓
Certificate of Apprenticeship in Computer Technology
G
System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services
G
Technical Support Fundamentals
🔒
Introduction to Cybersecurity
🛡️
Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

Let's connect

Whether you have an opportunity, a technical question, or just want to say hi — my inbox is open. I typically respond within a day.

Open to new opportunities

Currently employed, but always interested in hearing about challenging roles in infrastructure, IT operations, or systems engineering — especially internationally oriented companies.