Ebbe Elsborg
About Ebbe Elsborg
Ebbe Elsborg is a Staff Software Engineer at Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company, with extensive experience in software development and engineering across various companies and roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and has worked in multiple countries, demonstrating adaptability and proficiency in various technologies.
Work at Nerdy
Ebbe Elsborg has been employed as a Staff Software Engineer at Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company, since 2024. He works remotely from Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile. In this role, he contributes to the development and enhancement of educational technology platforms.
Professional Background
Ebbe Elsborg has a diverse professional background in software engineering and infrastructure. Prior to his current position, he held various roles including Senior Infrastructure Engineer at Siteimprove, Senior Software Engineer at Blackwood Seven, and Principal Software Engineer at Commure. His experience spans multiple companies and locations, primarily in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Santiago, Chile.
Education and Expertise
Ebbe Elsborg holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science from IT-Universitetet i København, where he studied from 2006 to 2009. He also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science from the same institution, as well as a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science from Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen. His educational background supports his expertise in backend development, cloud technologies, and observability practices.
Technical Skills and Experience
Ebbe Elsborg has extensive technical skills, particularly in backend development and cloud technologies. He has worked with Kubernetes and Docker for six years and has experience with various databases including Spanner, MS SQL Server, Oracle DB, and PostgreSQL. He is proficient in programming languages such as Go, Python, C#, and TypeScript. Additionally, he has utilized cloud platforms like GCP, AWS, and Azure.
Previous Employment History
Ebbe Elsborg has held several positions throughout his career, including roles at Unity Technologies, Edlund A/S, and the United Nations World Food Programme. His work experience includes both on-site and remote positions, demonstrating his adaptability to different work environments. He has also been involved in observability practices using tools such as Grafana and Prometheus.