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Damian Śniatecki-Technical Lead

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Munich, Germany

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Jul 2022 - Present
Munich, Germany

CTO

FRATCH.IO

Position summary
CTO at FRATCH.IO
Industries
Information Technology
Business areas
Human Resources
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
Strategy
  • Managed end-to-end product development, overseeing the successful delivery of technical solutions.
  • Led and mentored a team of highly specialised technical professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Oversaw the hiring process to build a talented and dedicated team.
  • Built a scalable and robust backend microservices system from scratch, designing and extending it to meet evolving business needs.
  • Ensured the system's high availability with a 99.99% up time, implementing resilient architecture and monitoring mechanisms.
  • Developed and implemented technical strategies, aligning them with business goals and objectives.

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
Business areas
Finance
Information Technology
  • Developed and extended the core system for credit risk calculation.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement robust solutions.
  • Implemented scalable data processing mechanisms for efficient handling of data.
  • Conducted thorough testing and debugging to ensure accurate calculations.
  • Optimised code performance and identified areas for improvements.
  • Maintained system stability and reliability.
  • Stayed updated with industry best practices for credit risk calculation.

Skills: Java, SQL, PL/SQL, OracleDB, 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
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Developed frontend and reactive backend applications.
  • Designed, implemented, and tested a high-traffic, asynchronous big data system.
  • Optimized code for performance and efficiency.
  • Built data pipelines for processing large datasets.
  • Integrated RabbitMQ for efficient message queuing.
  • Created responsive frontend interfaces using Angular and TypeScript.
  • Employed Docker for easy deployment and scalability.
  • Implemented automated testing with Testcontainers.
  • Utilized Prometheus, Grafana, and Kibana for system monitoring.

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
Quality Assurance
  • Improved the company's core product, "Hyperon," a tool for managing business rules.
  • Implemented multithreading algorithms to enhance performance and efficiency.
  • Resolved bugs and addressed performance issues to ensure product stability.
  • Collaborated with teams to understand user requirements and deliver effective solutions.
  • Conducted rigorous testing and debugging to ensure high-quality code.
  • Participated in code reviews to provide feedback and foster continuous improvement.

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
  • Developed frontend and backend applications
  • Implemented automation solutions to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver robust 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
  • 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
  • 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, Human Resources, Project Management, Strategy, and Finance.

Information Technology
Product Development
Human Resources
Project Management
Strategy
Finance
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Summary

I'm an experienced software engineer, architect and technical lead with a proven track record of delivering exceptional solutions across diverse industries, particularly in the financial sector.

Over the years, I have honed my skills as a contractor, collaborating on mission-critical projects that demand precision and innovation.

Languages

Polish
Native
English
Advanced
German
Elementary

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Experience

Total positions 7
Experience in Information Technology 7 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, Human Resources

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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 Human Resources. Damian also has some experience in Project Management, Strategy, and Finance.

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 Human Resources.

Damian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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Daily rate avg. 785 €

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