Mihai Plesa
About Mihai Plesa
Mihai Plesa is a seasoned DevSecOps consultant and founding talent at Braintrust, with extensive experience in the tech industry. He has held various roles across multiple companies, including Toptal and Brave Software, and possesses expertise in web3 technologies and cloud infrastructure.
Work at Braintrust
Mihai Plesa serves as a Braintrust Founding Talent since 2018. In this role, he contributes to the development and growth of the Braintrust network, which focuses on connecting talent with opportunities in the tech industry. His involvement spans multiple regions, including San Francisco, California, where he operates remotely.
Current Role at Toptal
Mihai Plesa has been working as a DevSecOps Consultant at Toptal since 2018. This remote position allows him to apply his expertise in security and development operations, ensuring that projects meet high standards of security and efficiency. His role involves collaborating with clients to enhance their cloud infrastructure and DevSecOps practices.
Education and Expertise
Mihai Plesa holds a Master of Science (MS) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) from the Technical University of Cluj Napoca. His educational background supports his extensive knowledge in web3 technologies, DevSecOps, cloud infrastructure, build and release automation, security, privacy, and open source. This expertise underpins his professional roles across various organizations.
Professional Background
Mihai Plesa has a diverse professional background, having worked in various capacities within the tech industry. His previous roles include DevOps Consultant at Contino, DevOps Consultant and Python Developer at Barclays Investment Bank, and Senior DevOps Engineer at Brave Software. He has also held leadership positions, such as VP of DevOps at Brave Software, where he continues to influence the direction of DevOps practices.
Mentoring and Community Involvement
Mihai Plesa provides pro bono mentoring for individuals seeking to enter or advance in the tech industry. His commitment to mentoring reflects his dedication to fostering talent and supporting the next generation of tech professionals. This involvement spans across various regions, including the EU, UK, and Caribbean.