Damian Śniatecki-CTO

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Experience
CTO
Fratch.io
- Managed full-cycle product development, ensuring the seamless delivery of technical solutions.
- Led and guided a team of specialized technical professionals, nurturing an environment of collaboration and innovation.
- Directed the hiring process to establish a skilled and committed team.
- Designed and developed a scalable and robust backend microservices infrastructure from scratch, evolving it to suit business demands.
- Guaranteed 99.99% system uptime through resilient architecture and monitoring systems.
- Formulated and executed technical strategies aligned with business goals.
Skills: Strategic Thinking, Project Management, Team Management, Kotlin, Java, Python, SQL, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, DevOps, System Architecture.
Software Engineer
UBS
- Developed and enhanced the core system for credit risk calculations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver robust solutions.
- Implemented scalable data processing solutions to manage extensive data efficiently.
- Conducted thorough tests and debugging to ensure precise calculations.
- Improved code performance and pinpointed areas requiring enhancements.
- Maintained system reliability and stability.
- Applied up-to-date industry practices for credit risk calculations.
Skills: Java, SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle DB, Linux, Big Data, Back-End Development, DevOps, System Architecture.
Software Engineer
SEBA Bank AG
- Created both frontend and reactive backend applications.
- Designed, developed, and tested a high-traffic, asynchronous big data system.
- Optimized code for efficiency and performance.
- Established data pipelines for managing large datasets.
- Integrated RabbitMQ for streamlined message queuing.
- Developed responsive frontend interfaces using Angular and TypeScript.
- Utilized Docker for simplified deployment and scalability.
- Applied automated testing with Testcontainers.
- Monitored systems using Prometheus, Grafana, and Kibana.
Skills: Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, REST, Big Data, PostgreSQL, SQL, TimescaleDB, TypeScript, Angular, DevOps, RabbitMQ, Docker, Reactive Programming, Functional Programming, System Architecture, Grafana, TDD.
Java Developer
Decerto
- Improved the main product of the company, "Hyperon," a tool for business rules management.
- Introduced multithreading algorithms to boost performance and efficiency.
- Fixed bugs and addressed performance concerns for greater product stability.
- Worked collaboratively with teams to comprehend user needs and deliver suitable solutions.
- Conducted detailed testing and debugging to ensure top-quality code.
- Took part in code reviews to contribute suggestions and encourage consistent improvements.
Skills: Java, Spring Boot, SQL, PostgreSQL, Back-End Development, Maven, DevOps, Docker, Front-End Development.
Software Engineer Intern
Capgemini
- Built both frontend and backend applications.
- Developed automation solutions to improve processes and increase efficiency.
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary teams to understand requirements and provide reliable technical solutions.
Skills: Java, JavaScript, Spring Boot, Back-End Web Development, Angular, Docker, Front-End Development.
Software Engineer Intern
Axis Data
- Developing high traffic microservice backend system. - Debugging and testing microservices. - Creating, managing, and monitoring Kubernetes pods.
Skills: Java 11, Dropwizard, Spring Boot, NoSQL, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, Protobuf.
Junior Software Engineer Intern
Axis Data
- Developed a high-traffic microservice backend system. - Designed and implemented scalable solutions for horizontal scaling, ensuring efficient handling of increased traffic. - Profiled, debugged, and tested core JVM applications to identify and resolve bottlenecks. - Optimized memory usage to enhance overall system efficiency and stability. - Implemented caching solutions to improve response times and reduce database load. - Created, managed, and monitored Kubernetes pods, jobs, and cronjobs. - Actively participated in code reviews, providing feedback and suggestions for continuous improvements.
Skills: Java, Spring Boot, Big Data, Redis, SQL, NoSQL, Microservices, Kubernetes, DevOps, Docker, System Architecture.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Information Technology and Banking and Finance.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management, and Operations.
Summary
I'm an experienced software engineer, architect, and technical lead with a proven success record of delivering exceptional solutions across various industries, especially in the financial sector. Over the years, I've refined my expertise as a contractor, working on mission-critical projects that require accuracy and innovation.
Skills
- Team Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Java 17
- Rest Api
- Spring (Boot & Webflux & Security)
- Postgresql
- Kubernetes
- Oop - Object-Oriented Programming
- Gcp - Google Cloud Platform
- Redis
- Agile & Scrum
- Angular
- Javascript
- Maven
- Nginx
- Linux
- System Architecture
- Design Patterns
- Git
- Project Management
- Planning
- Kotlin
- Microservices
- Sql
- Docker
- Fp - Functional Programming
- Tdd - Test-Driven Development
- Monitoring (Prometheus & Grafana)
- Observability (Elk Stack)
- Typescript
- Message Brokers (Rabbit Mq)
- Python
- Html & Css
- Krakend
- Distributed Systems
- Clean Code
- Devops
- Scripting (Python & Bash)
Languages
Education
Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
Computer Science · Poland
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Experience
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Damian is based in Munich, Germany.
Damian speaks the following languages: Polish (Native), English (Advanced), German (Elementary).
Damian has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Damian has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Damian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Damian would be well-suited for roles such as: CTO, Software Engineer, Java Developer.
Damian's most recent position is CTO at Fratch.io.
In recent years, Damian has worked for Fratch.io, UBS, SEBA Bank AG, and Decerto.
Damian is most experienced in industries like Information Technology and Banking and Finance.
Damian is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management. Damian also has some experience in Operations.
Damian has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Banking and Finance.
Damian has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.
Damian attended Wroclaw University of Science and Technology for Computer Science.
The availability of Damian needs to be confirmed.
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