I was born in Knurow in early 80s, so quite a long time ago. I lived there till I was nearly thirty. This was a so-so place to grow up, a typical industrial, small city. Nothing breath-taking.
I completed my secondary and tertiary education in Gliwice, one of the bigger cities in Poland, some 10 kilometers from Knurow. I always were good with numbers, thus, there was no surprised when I ended studying electronics and telecommunications.
There was a bit of surprise when I decided to continue my education in PhD course, though. “A bit” is a key-word, here. And so my story began.
My resume
Huawei Enterprise Polska, Warsaw Research Center (Senior Technology Planning and Cooperation Manager): 2020 – Present
Ericsson R&D Poland, Cracow, Poland (Software Development Leader): 2016 to 2020
Assembled, developed, and managed up to six teams of 40+ software developers and product owners ensuring the quality and efficiency of the software development process. Oversaw all project development, provided ad-hoc support, and continuously refined development processes. Maintained responsibility for operations and development strategy of Network Capacity in LTE Technology functional area. Supported program manager and functions.
- Transformed software development processes of organization to increase efficiency and quality, eliminating the two-quarter project delay time within six months.
Samsung R&D Institute Poland, Warsaw, Poland (Head of Open Innovation Group): 2014 to 2015
Provided overarching leadership of R&D activities including Human Resource coordination. Supervised staff management impacting 14 indirect reports. Directed grant program, setting priorities for requests and administration. Prepared, monitored, and executed group strategies including external partner collaboration, site development, acquisition, and scouting for relevant technologies. Oversaw open innovation activities including project portfolio, and field monitoring and reporting of marketing and technology trends.
- Directed €9M grant project on the development of the convergent ecosystem of SMART family products.
- Supervised 20 R&D projects with 500+ researchers.
(Cooperation and Operations Manager): 2013 to 2014
Supervised a department of twelve people in the performance of technology-related research.
- Established cooperative projects to support the execution of the technology roadmap for the organization, including twelve projects with research institutes and universities, and three projects with industrial partners.
- Initiated, negotiated, and closed 50+ non-disclosure agreement contracts and partner relationships, and eight training lectures.
(University Cooperation Supervisor): 2012 to 2013
Coordinated with universities, research institutes, and other external partners to engage in joint research projects. Negotiated contracts, obtained grants, and fostered international partnerships.
- Managed the full lifecycle, from conception to execution, of eight projects in collaboration with universities.
- Awarded Best Business Contributor of the Year recognition in 2013 for excellence in forging relationships among academia, governments, and industry partners.
- Received Newcomer of the Year in Technology Planning award in 2012 in recognition for efforts towards creating new field of competence.
Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland (Assistant Professor): 2010 to 2012
Wrote and published over 30 educational documents including a textbook.
(Junior Member of Research and Education Staff): 2006 to 2010
Authored educational documents and teaching materials for classes of up to 50 students. Organized and evaluated student exams.
Education
Doctorate in Management, (currently enrolled), SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Warsaw, Poland
Executive Master of Business Administration, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
Doctorate in Electronics, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland
Master of Science in Electronics and Telecommunications, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland