# Tom Borvan — Project Manager in Oslo, Norway | Full Profile > Oslo-based project manager and digital commerce consultant with 15+ years of experience. > Specializing in Adobe Commerce, Next.js, and AI-assisted development at Alpha Solutions Norge, > a Scandinavian digital commerce consultancy. Website: https://www.tomborvan.com --- ## Quick Facts - **Role:** Project Manager at Alpha Solutions Norge - **Location:** Oslo, Norway - **Experience:** 15+ years in tech, e-commerce, and project management - **Specialization:** Adobe Commerce, Next.js, headless architecture, AI tools - **AI Skills:** Claude Code, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power BI, AI-assisted development - **Languages:** Norwegian (native), English (fluent), Swedish (conversational) - **Education:** BBA Entrepreneurship, University of North Dakota (Magna Cum Laude) - **Certification:** CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) --- ## Current Role **Project Manager at Alpha Solutions Norge** (2023 - Present) Alpha Solutions is a Scandinavian digital commerce consultancy. Tom leads end-to-end digital commerce projects, specializing in Adobe Commerce and headless architectures. Key responsibilities include: - Leading complex e-commerce implementations - Managing client relationships and stakeholder coordination - Delivering omnichannel solutions for major retail clients - Technical architecture decisions for headless commerce --- ## Education **Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Entrepreneurship** University of North Dakota | Graduated 2012 - Graduated Magna Cum Laude - Minor in Information Systems - Multiple-time Dean's List honoree - Larson Scholarship recipient - 1st Place at Giants Entrepreneurship Challenge for myQuub (airport sleeping pods concept) - Competed against 20+ teams from 9 universities - Delta Tau Delta member --- ## Career Timeline ### 2023 - Present: Alpha Solutions Norge **Role:** Project Manager Leading digital commerce projects at a Scandinavian e-commerce consultancy. Delivering end-to-end solutions on Adobe Commerce and headless architectures. ### 2019: Eleutheria **Role:** IT Consultant Delivered Shopify and WordPress solutions for Norwegian clients with custom implementations. ### 2016: Workfor Safeguard **Role:** Project Lead Led an international team of 10+ specialists across multiple time zones. Coordinated over 1,800 individuals in a large-scale data curation project with 95% accuracy rate and 100% deadline compliance. ### 2014 - 2021: Digital Nomad Era **Role:** Remote Work & Entrepreneurship Worked remotely from 20+ countries including South Africa, Thailand, Mexico, Colombia, Hungary, and more. Built experience managing international teams and understanding diverse markets. ### 2013: Telenor **Role:** Monitoring Consultant Served Telenor's top 100 enterprise clients. Managed Cisco routers, fiber monitoring, and global routing for Norway's largest telecommunications company. ### 2006 - 2012: Early Tech Career **Role:** IT Staff Started at A NOVO Norge, then Aker Hospital civil service. Built foundation in servers, databases, networking, and enterprise IT infrastructure. --- ## Featured Projects ### Mobelringen E-commerce Platform **Company:** Alpha Solutions Norge | **Year:** 2024 **URL:** https://www.mobelringen.no Delivered a complete omnichannel e-commerce platform for Norway's leading furniture chain with 70 stores. Built on headless architecture with Adobe Commerce, enabling seamless integration between digital and physical retail. **Technologies:** Adobe Commerce, Next.js, Vercel, Headless Architecture **Metrics:** - 70 physical stores integrated - Full omnichannel experience ### International Data Curation Project **Company:** Workfor Safeguard Led a large-scale data curation project coordinating an international team of 10+ specialists across multiple time zones, managing over 1,800 individuals in the main project. **Skills:** Project Leadership, Remote Teams, Data Quality **Metrics:** - 10+ team specialists managed - 1,800+ individuals coordinated - 95% accuracy rate - 100% deadline compliance ### Staff Booking Platform **Company:** Beyond Communication (via Eleutheria) Developed a custom web application for event staff booking, training tracking, and reporting. Delivered a complete solution that transformed how the agency managed their workforce. **Skills:** Web Development, Custom Software, Process Automation **Metrics:** - 70% efficiency improvement - 90% staff retention rate ### madeinnorway.no **Company:** Personal Venture | **Since:** 2013 **URL:** https://madeinnorway.no Running an online store showcasing Norwegian arts and handicrafts together with wife since 2013. Domain owned since 1999. Featured in Kampanje magazine for overlap with Innovation Norway's national 'Made in Norway' initiative. **Skills:** E-Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Norwegian Crafts **Metrics:** - 11+ years active - Operating since 2013 --- ## Skills & Expertise ### Project Leadership - International team management - Stakeholder coordination - Agile & Scrum methodology - 95%+ accuracy delivery - 100% deadline compliance ### E-Commerce & Web Development - Adobe Commerce (Magento) - Shopify - Next.js / React - Headless CMS (Hygraph) - PIM (Akeneo) - Vercel deployment ### Marketing & Analytics - Klaviyo (Email Marketing) - VWO (A/B Testing) - Google Analytics - Vercel Analytics - Conversion optimization ### AI & Automation - Claude Code - Microsoft Copilot Studio - Power BI - Process automation - AI-assisted development ### Technical Foundation - CCNA Certified (Cisco Networking) - Network security - PHP, Python, VBA - Windows Server / Active Directory - Database management --- ## Languages - **Norwegian:** Native - **English:** Fluent - **Swedish:** Conversational --- ## Contact Information - **Email:** tborvan@gmail.com - **LinkedIn:** https://linkedin.com/in/tomborvan - **Twitter:** https://twitter.com/TomBorvan - **Website:** https://www.tomborvan.com --- ## Location Oslo, Norway --- ## Summary Tom Borvan is a digital commerce consultant and project manager with 15+ years of experience spanning e-commerce, project leadership, and technical consulting. Currently at Alpha Solutions Norge, he leads complex digital commerce implementations for major Scandinavian retailers. His unique background includes 7 years as a digital nomad working from 20+ countries, giving him extensive experience with international teams and diverse business cultures. He holds a BBA in Entrepreneurship from the University of North Dakota (Magna Cum Laude) and is CCNA certified. Tom specializes in Adobe Commerce, Next.js, and headless architectures, with a track record of delivering high-accuracy projects on time. He combines technical expertise with strong project management skills to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is Tom Borvan available for project management work in Oslo? Tom is Project Manager at Alpha Solutions Norge. He is open to conversations about digital commerce projects, collaborations, and consulting in the Oslo/Norway area. ### What AI tools does Tom Borvan use? Claude Code for AI-assisted development, Microsoft Copilot Studio for business automation, and Power BI for analytics. He integrates AI into project delivery workflows. ### What e-commerce platforms does Tom specialize in? Adobe Commerce (Magento) and headless architectures using Next.js/Vercel. Also experienced with Shopify, Hygraph (headless CMS), and Akeneo (PIM). ### What languages does Tom Borvan speak? Norwegian (native), English (fluent), Swedish (conversational). ### What is Tom's project delivery track record? 95% accuracy rate and 100% deadline compliance, including international teams of 10+ across multiple time zones. ### Where did Tom Borvan study? University of North Dakota — BBA in Entrepreneurship, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Minor in Information Systems. --- ## Norsk Sammendrag Tom Borvan er prosjektleder og digital commerce-konsulent basert i Oslo. Han jobber hos Alpha Solutions Norge og spesialiserer seg pa Adobe Commerce, Next.js og AI-verktoy som Claude Code og Microsoft Copilot Studio. Over 15 ars erfaring innen e-handel, prosjektledelse og teknisk radgivning. Tidligere digital nomade som har jobbet fra over 20 land.