CV

Carsten Nilsson

Senior software engineer based in Copenhagen

I work across software engineering, internal tooling, automation, and operationally simple systems. My background spans product engineering and technical consulting, with a consistent focus on maintainability, clear ownership, and practical delivery.

Focus Infrastructure-focused software engineer
Based in Denmark
Selected work

Experience

  • Senior Software Engineer

    Ampler

    Mar 2018 - Present

    Building productivity add-ins for Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

  • Senior Analyst

    Accenture

    Jun 2016 - Feb 2018

    Worked on client delivery in a consulting environment, moving between technical analysis, implementation, and practical problem-solving.

  • Analyst

    Accenture

    Sep 2014 - May 2016

    Started professional consulting work with a focus on structured delivery, analysis, and execution.

  • Software Developer

    ClearView Trade

    Feb 2014 - Aug 2014

    Worked in a product-focused software role during the transition from student work into full-time engineering.

  • Student Assistant

    Netcompany

    Jun 2013 - Feb 2014

    Supported engineering and delivery work while completing university studies.

  • Student Assistant

    Infomedia

    Dec 2012 - May 2013

    Contributed to technical work in a part-time student role.

Outside the day job

Projects

  • Personal infrastructure and automation

    Ongoing work around homelab infrastructure, automation, and operational simplification.

  • Local tooling and workflows

    Practical experimentation with developer tooling, lightweight automation, and systems that reduce friction in day-to-day work.

Foundation

Education

  • M.Sc. in Computer Science

    Technical University of Denmark · 2012 - 2014

  • B.Sc. in IT & Communication Technology

    Technical University of Denmark · 2009 - 2012