Profile

I bring over a decade of professional experience, tackling interdisciplinary challenges across technology, coaching, consulting, and legal sectors. A proud Jagiellonian University alum, I've completed my lawyer's apprenticeship and earned PSM I & ICAN Business Advisor Manager Development Programme certificates. Recently, I've enriched my leadership and team management skills through courses at the University of Chicago, Esade, and LSE.

As of May 2023, I've taken on the exciting challenge of serving as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), reporting directly to the CEO. With a proven track record in business, engineering, and leadership, I'm passionate about driving the company's technological vision and strategy. My key responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of cutting-edge solutions and guiding the overall direction of the company's technology infrastructure and architecture.

💼 People Management & Team Leadership: With a rich history of leading engineering teams in fast-paced and complex environments, I've honed my people management skills and developed a knack for effectively resolving complex people issues.

🎯 Business & Technological Vision: My clear business and technology vision enables me to align my team with business goals and drive results. A valuable asset to any organisation, I'm solution and results-oriented with a proactive and flexible approach to work.

💻 Technological Acumen & Interpersonal Skills: My technological expertise, interpersonal skills and work ethic allow me to excel both independently and as part of a team. My verbal and written communication skills, analytical mindset, and data-driven approach to decision-making make me an effective communicator and problem solver.

🚀 Automation & Process Improvement: My automation skills have led to streamlined processes, increased efficiency, and cost savings for my previous employers.

On a personal note, I am a fan of cinematography, street photography, new technologies, Formula 1 and cycling.

Experience

Chief Technology Officer

From 05.2023 at VMLY&R (Warsaw, Poland)

In my role, I play a pivotal role in shaping the technology landscape by fortifying certified solutions, launching state-of-the-art platforms and services, and adeptly leading a talented development team. I optimize processes and technology infrastructure to bolster efficiency and realize strategic business goals. I am passionate about fostering the professional growth and skill enhancement of my team, while upholding high-quality standards for the software solutions we proudly deliver.

Engineering Manager

From 04.2021 to 04.2023 at VMLY&R (Warsaw, Poland)

I led a team of front-end engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions. I communicated with technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure project success. I mentored and developed team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth, and promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. I managed multiple projects, ensuring deadlines were met and project objectives were achieved.

Main achievements:

  • Implemented a skills matrix, technology radar, career paths, and a new approach to performance reviews.
  • Spoke at conferences like Warsaw IT Days 2022 and PJTAK Job Days 2021 on topics related to IT management and leadership.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration to improve internal processes and developer experience.

Frontend Developer

From 08.2019 to 04.2021 at VMLY&R (Warsaw, Poland)

Designed, developed and maintained web applications for international industry leaders using technologies like HTML, CSS (SCSS, BEM), JavaScript (ES6), Angular, Magnolia, RestAPI.

Main achievements:

  • Upgraded an existing project to the latest version of Angular (5 to 9), built generic components, and rebuilt the store (Redux -> NgRx).
  • Took care of webmasters developing towards frontend.
  • Authored a periodic newsletter for members of the frontend team.

Junior Frontend Developer

From 01.2019 to 08.2019 at VMLY&R (Warsaw, Poland)

Developed projects of varying sizes for major brands using technologies like HTML, CSS (SCSS, BEM), JavaScript (ES6), jQuery, Drupal, RestAPI.

Main achievements:

  • Won Awwwards / Honours & Mobile Excellence for the new Raffaello brand website.
  • As a junior, led the frontend development of my third project in the company.

Transport Section Executive Assistant

From 01.2016 to 12.2017 at ESTA Europe (Leiden, The Netherlands)

Tasked with organizing the work of the Transport Section and developing the Association for Central and Eastern Europe. Fostered numerous business connections across over a dozen countries, leading to record attendance at association meetings held in Munich, Amsterdam, Stockholm, and Krakow.

Main achievements:

  • Facilitated the growth of the Transport Section membership within the initial months.
  • Successfully organized the largest event in the Association's history, attracting over 400 participants from more than a dozen countries.
  • Enhanced the Section's diversity by reaching out to companies from previously unrepresented regions of Europe, primarily Central and Eastern Europe.

Consultant

From 01.2016 to 06.2016 at QAgile (Warsaw, Poland)

Advised on and implemented strategies to revamp the company's image, sales, and proposition.

Main achievements:

  • Audited the company website and made improvements to boost conversion rates.
  • Constructed a compelling sales proposition to enhance the company's standing against competitors.

Freelance Web Developer

From 01.2014 to 12.2018 as a freelancer (Poland)

Crafted complex websites tailored to the needs of various companies, institutions, and individuals. Managed content and carried out necessary changes and improvements.

Main achievements:

  • Gained proficiency in CMS WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla.
  • Developed several websites catering to diverse sectors including sports, building services, car mechanics and design, and legal services.

Business Development Manager

From 01.2014 to 12.2018 at Ogólnopolskie Stowarzyszenie Pracodawców Transportu Nienormatywnego (Cracow, Poland)

Oversaw the growth of the association, liaised with partners, sponsors, and members of the OSPTN. Managed documentation, prepared press releases and mailings, and organized trainings and conferences. Acted as the association's representative at various meetings in Poland and Europe.

Main achievements:

  • Accelerated the growth of the association, increasing membership from 10 to 140 (a 1300% increase).
  • Digitalized the association's processes and operations, including the automation of sending debit notes and association certificates.

Lawyer & Business Development Manager

From 10.2013 to 12.2018 at Kancelaria Prawna IURIDICA (Cracow, Poland)

Served as Business Development Manager at one of the leading law firms in Poland specializing in transport law. As a specialized lawyer, I collaborated with IURIDICA Law Firm, protecting and representing European transport companies in proceedings conducted by the English Border Force units, the National Postal Seizure Unit, and the French Customs Douane. My actions since 2014 resulted in penalties imposed by the customs authorities being reduced by over PLN 6 million.

Main achievements:

  • Devised proprietary methods and procedures to assist Polish transport companies struggling with high penalties imposed by UK border authorities.
  • Initiated and backed the digitization process, including digitizing calendars and daily work tasks.
  • Automated and digitized the processes for preparing offers, drafting contracts, and monitoring stages of cooperation in class actions, thereby significantly reducing the time required for process monitoring.

Manager & Trainer

From 01.2010 to 12.2011 at Polska Akademia NLP (Warsaw, Poland)

Managed a training company, organized soft skills workshops, and took charge of work organization, setting company objectives, and task delegation. Apart from my daily duties, I honed in on enhancing employees' skills and competencies, rewarding and motivating them, and keeping them well-informed about the company's activities. I coordinated marketing and sales campaigns and supervised the customer service and social media departments. As a certified trainer, I led several soft and interpersonal skills development training sessions.

Main achievements:

  • Achieved ITA NLP trainer certification as one of the youngest participants of that time.
  • Provided coaching and mental training to prominent Polish athletes, garnering attention in NaTemat.pl and Gol24 publications.

Editor-in-Chief

From 01.2010 to 12.2011 at NLP Życie (Warsaw, Poland)

Oversaw the entire process of magazine creation, including article recruitment and selection, journalistic text editing, and coordination of graphic designers, photo editors, and DTP specialists. Led promotional and marketing efforts for the magazines.

Main achievements:

  • Launched the first Polish e-magazine focused on personal development.
Courses

Building and Managing Resilient Teams

2023 at University of Chicago (United States)

Leadership

2022 - 2023 at Esade, Leadership and People Management (Barcelona, Spain)

MBA Essentials

2022 - 2023 at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (Great Britain)

ICAN Business Advisor Manager Development Programme

2021 at ICAN Institute (Warsaw, Poland)

Education

Attorney's application

2013 - 2016 at Cracow's Bar Council (Poland)

Masters of Laws (LLM)

2007 to 2013 at Jagiellonian University (Poland)

Certifications
  • Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
  • Trainer of Neuro Lingustic Programming
  • Master Practitioner of NLP
  • Practitioner of NLP
  • Practitioner of NLP (Classic Code)
Languages
  • Polish (Native)
  • English (C1)