Cloud & DevOps Expertise

The strength of 25 years of experience, combined with cloud speed. As a freelance Cloud Engineer, I translate complex business logic into robust Azure architectures.

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Seniority

With 25 years of experience in technical consulting, I have seen IT evolve from physical data centers to scalable cloud infrastructure. I cover the complete landscape, from code on local machines to architecture in the cloud.

No-nonsense

Practical solutions that work, driven by a passion for technology. No unnecessary complexity, just results.

Agile

As an independent consultant, I integrate quickly into existing DevOps teams. I take on what is needed and deliver value from day one.

Why choose me?

With extensive experience in both organ-IT and enterprise DevOps, I deliver solutions that work. Reliable, automated, and always focused on quality.

Fully Automated

From code to production, everything is automated through CI/CD pipelines. No manual work, no avoidable errors.

Azure Expertise

Deep knowledge of the Azure platform. Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, App Services, Functions, and more.

Proven Track Record

Dozens of organ systems successfully deployed and managed. Enterprise clients supported in complex DevOps trajectories.

Personal Approach

As an independent consultant, you work directly with me. Short lines, clear communication, and flexible on-site or remote availability.

Do you have a technical Azure challenge?

As a freelance Cloud Engineer with 25 years of experience, I help organizations translate complex business logic into robust Azure architectures.

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Services & Expertise

Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps

I build complete CI/CD environments that enable teams to release safely and predictably. Implementation of App Services, Function Apps, AKS, and scalable databases. Automation with Terraform.

.NET Development & Web Infrastructure

From .NET Windows Services and background workers to modern Hugo websites. Complete solutions for both backend processes and user-facing web applications.

Software Development (C# / .NET)

As an engineer who also writes production code, I build tools that bridge systems. Custom installers and middleware in C#, data integrations through REST APIs, and automation through Azure Functions.

SQL Server Performance

Performance tuning and optimization for SQL Server databases. Query analysis, indexing, and monitoring for reliable high performance.

Hauptwerk & Sweelinq IT

Complete IT solutions for the organ world. From C# installers for end users to Azure Functions for configuration data and storage in Cosmos DB. Remote imaging and restore over the internet.

Scripting & Automation

PowerShell and Bash scripting for IT process automation. From system configuration to automated deployments and monitoring.

Skills

Broadly deployable with deep expertise in cloud, DevOps, and software development.

From Azure infrastructure to SQL Server performance tuning, and from CI/CD pipelines to custom installers. 25 years of experience translated into modern cloud solutions.

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  • 01- Azure Cloud

  • 02- CI/CD & DevOps

  • 03- PowerShell & Scripting

  • 04- Terraform (IaC)

  • 05- C# / .NET

  • 06- SQL Server

  • 07- Kubernetes (AKS)

Projects

Organ Configurator

Organ Configurator

WPF application in C# for configuring Hauptwerk and Sweelinq organ systems. Includes automatic hardware detection and configuration management.

System Reporter

System Reporter

Monitoring tool built with Azure Functions and Cosmos DB. Collects system information from organ systems and visualizes it in a React dashboard.

Startup Launcher

Startup Launcher

C# application that automates startup processes for organ systems. Includes encrypted scripts and system validation.

Azure Infrastructure

Azure Infrastructure

Complete Terraform-based Azure infrastructure. App Services, Function Apps, Static Web Apps, DNS, and identity management as Infrastructure as Code.

Installer Pipeline

Installer Pipeline

Automated CI/CD pipeline for Inno Setup installers through Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions. From build to distribution, fully automated.

Remote Imaging & Restore

Remote Imaging & Restore

Platform for imaging and restoring organ systems over the internet. Combines Hyper-V, Clonezilla, Azure Storage, and automated capture scripts.

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About Me

Gert Jan Schipper

Gert Jan Schipper

IT Consultant & DevOps Engineer

Independent IT professional based in Veenendaal. Specialized in Azure cloud, CI/CD pipelines, and IT solutions for Hauptwerk and Sweelinq organ systems.

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I would love to hear from you

Do you have a question about my services or would you like an informal conversation? Feel free to get in touch.

Veenendaal, Netherlands
Email: info@gjschipper.nl