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Damian Śniatecki-CTO

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Munich, Germany

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Experience

Jul 2022 - Present
Munich, Germany

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.

May 2022 - Jul 2023
Zürich, Switzerland

Software Engineer

UBS

Position summary
Software Engineer at UBS
Industries
Banking and Finance
Information Technology
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
  • 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.

Sep 2021 - Feb 2022

Software Engineer

SEBA Bank AG

Position summary
Software Engineer at SEBA Bank AG
Industries
Banking and Finance
Information Technology
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
  • 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.

Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

Java Developer

Decerto

Position summary
Java Developer at Decerto
Industries
Information Technology
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
  • 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.

Jun 2019 - Jan 2020
Wrocław, Poland

Software Engineer Intern

Capgemini

Position summary
Software Engineer Intern at Capgemini
Industries
Information Technology
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • 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.

Jun 2018 - May 2019
Wrocław, Poland

Software Engineer Intern

Axis Data

Position summary
Software Engineer Intern at Axis Data
Industries
Information Technology
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
  • 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.

Jul 2017 - May 2019
Wrocław, Poland

Junior Software Engineer Intern

Axis Data

Position summary
Junior Software Engineer Intern at Axis Data
Industries
Information Technology
Business areas
Information Technology
Operations
Product Development
  • 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.

Information Technology
Banking and Finance
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Business area experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management, and Operations.

Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
Operations
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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

Polish
Native
English
Advanced
German
Elementary

Education

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology

Computer Science · Poland

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Experience

Total positions 7
Experience in Information Technology 4.5 y
Avg length 1 y 4 m
Longest experience 4 y 1 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 3 (Poland, Germany, Switzerland)
Primary country Poland

Expertise

Recent roles CTO, Software Engineer, Java Developer
Main industries Information Technology, Banking and Finance
Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

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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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