Book Review: Why Arnold Schwarzenegger's 'Be Useful' is My 2026 North Star
1/10/2026
A review of Arnold Schwarzenegger's 'Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life' and how its practical wisdom became my guiding philosophy for 2026.
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Hi There, I'm
Mihnea
IT & Project Manager
Digital Solutions Consultant
Experienced IT & Project Manager passionate about building efficient systems, selfhosting, leading teams, and turning ideas into reality.
About Me
I'm a passionate IT Manager and Project Manager with over 5 years of experience driving strategic IT initiatives, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering high-impact projects. My expertise spans system engineering, IT infrastructure management, and the end-to-end deployment of IT solutions.
I thrive in dynamic environments where innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement are at the forefront. Whether it's managing large-scale implementations or mentoring technical teams, I bring a balance of leadership, technical insight, and business alignment to every project.
I take pride in bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and execution. Eager to stay ahead in this ever-evolving tech landscape, I'm constantly exploring new tools and methodologies to turn ideas into actual solutions.
My Skillset
A blend of technical expertise and management capabilities to drive projects forward and build robust solutions.
Cloud & DevOps
AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda)
Azure (VMs, Azure SQL)
Docker
Ansible
CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
Git & GitHub
Infrastructure & Security
Linux System Administration
Windows Server Administration
Network Management
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
ITIL Foundation Certified
Development & Data
Python
SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
Power BI
Data Analysis & Visualization
Management & Soft Skills
Project Management
Scrum & Agile Methodologies
Technical Documentation
Problem Solving
Communication
Certifications
Professional credentials validating my expertise in IT service management, cloud computing, and agile methodologies.
AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerAmazon Web Services
Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)Scrum.org
Cybersecurity EssentialsCisco
GitHub FoundationsGitHub
ITIL 4 FoundationPeopleCert
Latest GitHub Projects
Recent repositories from my GitHub profile
LinkedIn Insights
Professional updates and industry thoughts
Jun 9, 2025
ITIL 4 Foundation Certification
Passed the ITIL® 4 Foundation exam! Already applying ITIL practices at Mr. Marine, now moving forward on the ITIL Strategic Leader path. Continuous learning, continuous improvement!
May 17, 2024
Cloudflare Immerse Amsterdam
Had the privilege of sharing insights on implementing Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) at Mr. Marine as part of the customer panel at Cloudflare's Immerse event.
Nov 27, 2025
Leadership Qualities
What would happen if you listened twice as much as you spoke? Team challenges diminish when members feel genuinely heard. Six key leadership qualities explored.
Homelab Status
Live monitoring of my infrastructure
Service 1
HTTPPeachServer
HTTPTriton
HTTPFeatured Projects
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Building a Browser Power Consumption Benchmark: Safari vs Brave on macOS
How I built a comprehensive tool to measure real-world browser power usage and discovered that browser choice can dramatically impact your MacBook's battery life.
6/10/2025 - Read More
My Journey to Passing the ITIL Foundation Exam
How I prepared for the ITIL Foundation certification and realized I had already been applying many of its principles in my work.
6/9/2025 - Read More
Automating Proxmox Container Management with Ansible
Learn how to automatically discover Proxmox containers and manage them with Ansible
6/2/2025
Blog
View All Posts →Building a Browser Power Consumption Benchmark: Safari vs Brave on macOS
6/10/2025
How I built a comprehensive tool to measure real-world browser power usage and discovered that browser choice can dramatically impact your MacBook's battery life.
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