Location
PolandRate
$40
/ per hour
Years of experience
6+About
I am a seasoned technical leader with 20 years of experience in the IT industry, including 10 years in leadership roles. My journey has taken me from a developer to an architect, and eventually to senior management positions. I've worked across various regions, starting in Poland and expanding my expertise throughout Europe, ultimately thriving in a global product organization. My career has been marked by innovation, where I've applied my skills to hardware, software, and most importantly, people management. I am deeply committed to fostering alignment, strategy, and the development of successful products, and I'm a strong advocate of Kaizen, the Toyota Production System, and Agile methodologies. Currently, I serve as a Senior Engineering Manager at Equinix, where I've played a pivotal role in establishing a new Product Development Center. Since joining in 2018, I've successfully built a team of over 150 talented individuals, maintained a retention rate of above 90%, and mentored the next generation of managers. My experience also includes roles such as Head of Development at KMD, Director of Mobile Development at Wirtualna Polska, and several key positions at Grupa o2. Throughout my career, I've consistently driven technical transformations, from revamping software development life cycles to leading the adoption of DevOps methodologies, all while ensuring the successful delivery of complex, high-impact products.Tech Stack
Manager, AWS, Azure, GCP, Github, Java, JavaScript, Jenkins, Kotlin, Node.js, Python, SQLExperience
- Established a new Product Development Center at Equinix, hired and built a team of over 150 engineers, TPMs, and UX designers, and created a strong, sustainable culture with a retention rate above 90%.
- Led the development of key products like Equinix Fabric and Internet Exchange, coordinating efforts across multiple global sites and improving operational efficiency through projects like the "Cycle Time Reduction" initiative.
- Revamped the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) at Equinix by introducing DevOps methodologies, automating CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring continuous deployment with high standards of security and quality.
- Scaled a small team into a department of 40 developers and testers at Wirtualna Polska, introduced full agile processes, and delivered major mobile apps like WP24, SportoweFakty, and WP Pilot.
- Led the architectural transformation at Wirtualna Polska, transitioning from monolithic systems to microservices architecture, which significantly improved system performance and scalability.
- Directed the transformation of Grupa o2 from a waterfall to an agile company, migrating the technology stack from PHP to Python, and implementing modern development tools and methodologies.
- Played a key role in shaping the product strategy and development at KMD, steering the development of "KMD Elements" – a complex cloud-based service for settlement and energy billing in alignment with Danish business law.
Employment history
Senior Engineering Manager, Equinix
November 2018 – Present
- Established and led a new Product Development Center, building a team of 150+ with a retention rate above 90%.
- Developed and managed Interconnection products such as Equinix Fabric and Internet Exchange.
- Initiated the “Cycle Time Reduction” project, reducing device setup times from 78 to 2 days.
- Introduced DevOps methodologies, automating CI/CD pipelines with GitHubActions and deploying with feature flags.
- Mentored and built a second line of managers within the organization.
- Coordinated collaboration across global sites in Singapore, Warsaw, and Silicon Valley.
Head of Development, KMD
February 2018 – November 2018
- Led the development of “KMD Elements,” a cloud-based service for settlement and energy billing.
- Managed a team of 32 consultants, ensuring alignment and partnership with Danish stakeholders.
- Served as a Steering Committee member, contributing to strategic decisions and product direction.
- Implemented OKRs to drive team alignment and focus on key objectives.
Director of Mobile Development Department, Wirtualna Polska
October 2015 – January 2018
- Scaled a small team into a department of 40 developers and testers across 5 teams.
- Introduced agile processes and built a second line of management and technical leads.
- Delivered key mobile apps, including WP24, SportoweFakty, and WP Pilot on iOS and Android.
- Led the re-architecture of the WP Pilot video streaming platform, increasing capacity from 10k to 650k concurrent users.
- Overhauled employer branding, onboarding, and recruitment processes, and managed a budget of up to 5M.
Deputy Director of Software Development Department, Wirtualna Polska
February 2014 – September 2015
- Led the transformation of content systems from monolithic to microservices architecture.
- Oversaw the development of the new o2.pl site/app, completed in just 11 weeks.
- Managed the mobile apps development team, contributing to the M&A due diligence process.
- Implemented a multi-Data Center environment using technologies like Python, JavaScript, MongoDB, Kafka, and ElasticSearch.
Head of Architecture and Development Department, Grupa o2
September 2012 – January 2014
- Managed 40+ people across 6 teams, working closely with the Management Board on product strategy implementation.
- Led the transition from waterfall to agile methodologies, introducing new tools and frameworks like Django and Jenkins/CI.
- Played a key role in the management buy-in of Wirtualna Polska with the help of Innova Capital.
- Drove the transformation from PHP to Python, enhancing the robustness and scalability of the technology stack.
Software Architect, Grupa o2
April 2011 – August 2012
- Designed scalable, high-performance, and high-availability systems using Python, JavaScript, and NoSQL databases.
- Launched internal software craftsmanship meetings to foster innovation and knowledge sharing.
- Led the rewrite and reboot of Pudelek.pl, the company’s biggest site with 300M page views per month.
- Promoted a “move fast and break things” culture, encouraging rapid innovation and development.
Software Developer, Grupa o2
September 2009 – March 2011
- Developed various software solutions, contributing to the company’s growth and success.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.
- Enhanced the performance and scalability of existing systems.
- Participated in the development of new features and functionalities for key products.
Software Developer (Freelance)
May 2004 – April 2009
- Worked on various freelance projects, developing custom software solutions for clients.
- Gained experience in multiple programming languages and technologies.
- Delivered high-quality software on time and within budget.
- Maintained strong client relationships through effective communication and project management.
Education history
PJWSTK Warszawa
2002 - 2004
Computer Software Engineering