$ whoami Benjamin Šmitlehner
DevOps Engineer

Building Infrastructure, Powering Innovation

Passionate DevOps engineer from Croatia, specializing in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and scalable system architecture.

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Frontend

React Svelte TypeScript Next.js
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Backend

Go Node.js APIs Microservices
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DevOps

Docker Kubernetes RKE GitHub Actions CI/CD
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Database

MongoDB PostgreSQL MySQL
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Cloud

Azure Exoscale Crossplane Infrastructure
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AI

Machine Learning Chatbots
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Hackathon

~/projects/foi-otp-hackathon

Award-winning banking services innovation solution developed at the FOI OTP Hackathon 2025. Features modern API integrations and real-time data processing.

TypeScript PostgreSQL APIs
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Portfolio

~/projects/portfolio-site

Responsive personal portfolio built with modern CSS and smooth animations. Fully accessible and performance-optimized.

HTML CSS Bulma JavaScript
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Certifications & Awards

Certifications & Awards

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Elements of AI

University of Helsinki

2024

Comprehensive course covering AI fundamentals, machine learning principles, and neural networks. Gained practical understanding of how AI methods work and their real-world applications.

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Digital Innovation Incubator

FOI, 2025

2025

1st Place

Won first place in FOI's innovation incubator program, developing and presenting a digital solution addressing real-world business challenges through modern technology.

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Dean's Award 2025

Faculty of Organization and Informatics

2025

Recognized for outstanding academic achievement and contribution to the faculty's computer science program during the 2024/2025 academic year.

Let's Work Together

Have a project in mind or want to discuss DevOps solutions? Feel free to reach out.

bsmitlehner@gmail.com
Croatia
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