Bjarne Oldrup
@oldrup
Denmark
Bjarne is a web developer with a passion for a sustainable, inclusive and respectful internet. With a background as a computer technician, graduating in 1992, he has worked as a programmer, system administrator and network specialist. Today, he focuses on website carbon footprint, web accessibility and GDPR compliance.
For the past decade, Bjarne has primarily worked for medium-sized companies until, in 2021, together with Lars Bengtsson, he went freelance at the company SustainableWeb.dk to help customers with their websites’ carbon footprint and to further develop and communicate healthy web habits.
WordPress, HTML, CSS and LiteSpeed web servers are Bjarne’s favourite tools, and the open-source community is his comfort zone.
Get to know Bjarne 🎙️
Can you start by painting a picture of what a typical day looks like for you? What fuels your passion for the work you do, and how does it tie into your involvement with WCEU?
My day consists of developing client websites and doing quite a bit of research on sustainability, accessibility, and privacy. I network a lot; there are so many clever people out there who also love to share. I look forward to greeting you all.
What sparked your interest in becoming a speaker at WCEU? Was there a particular moment or experience that motivated you to share your insights with this community?
Discovery of how big an impact we as developers and designers potentially have on these topics, and that it can be a viable business as well, urged me to share what I’ve learned during the last decade. Together, we can do so much more.
For those awaiting your talk, could you give us a preview of what we can expect to learn from your talk? Any sneak peeks?
The need to act on the climate crisis is well known. The fact that digital and “the cloud” aren’t that green has also begun to dawn on people. But the story about how we can actually make WordPress websites greener immediately and effectively is one I have to share.
Is it your first time at a WCEU or WordPress event? Any standout memories or lessons learned that you’d like to share?
I’ve been attending meetups in Denmark, but it’s my first time at WCEU. I’m so grateful I got the opportunity to speak. It somewhat justifies my traveling across Europe and meeting my heroes and peers in real life, or so I say to myself. 😉
Looking beyond the scheduled sessions, what do you hope attendees will take away from their overall experience at WCEU? How can they leverage the event to enhance their professional development or personal growth?
Oh, the WordPress community. People are meeting, networking, sharing, and creating in collaboration. There are so many talented speakers and topics across the board. Definitely something to take home for everyone.
