About
Professionally an automation engineer, cloud enthusiast, and DevOps practitioner with 13 years of IT experience. Privately an avid traveler, occasional hiker and music aficionado with a passion for learning new cultures as well as meeting exceptional people. Other than that just a regular IT guy :)
DevOps Engineer & Cloud Solutions Expert
Being an IT engineer is arguably the most advantageous career you could dream of. Not only do you broaden your horizons in a wide range of areas, but you also feel a sense of purpose in your work. And if your colleagues or clients appreciate the solutions you deliver daily, well, that is just an added bonus. I look forward to embracing the next great opportunities.
Skills
"Mastery lies on an infinite continuum, and as a result we will never reach the end. We can, however, see to it that we are as far along that continuum as our circumstance allows." - Chris Matakas
Microsoft Azure 100%
ARM Templates/Bicep 90%
PowerShell 100%
Azure DevOps Server/Azure DevOps Services 100%
Amazon Web Services (AWS)80%
Terraform 90%
Bash 60%
Docker & Kubernetes 70%
Professional experience
"The only source of knowledge is experience." - Albert Einstein
DevOps Engineer/Senior DevOps Engineer
07/2024 - Now
Jolera, Warsaw, Poland
- Provided solutions using Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps Services, AAD/Entra ID, Databricks, Data Factory, Snowflake, ADLS, Web Apps, Functions, MS SQL DBs, Virtual Networks, Virtual Machines.
- Greenfield deployments of new environments.
- Integrated Power Platform with Azure networking.
Traveler (Career Break)
12/2023 - 06/2024
Asia
- Solo travel through the following Asian countries: Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and Indonesia.
DevOps Engineer
03/2023 - 11/2023
Gravity 9, Warsaw, Poland
- Delivered solutions in AWS and Azure.
- Utilized AWS cloud tech stack: Cognito, Amplify, Elastic Beanstalk with Application Load Balancer, EC2, S3.
- Managed Azure cloud tech stack: AAD/Entra ID, Linux Web App for Containers, Service Bus, Functions, Storage Account, MS SQL Server with Elastic Pool and MS SQL DBs.
- Implemented DevOps tech stack: Terraform (IaC), YAML Azure Pipelines (CI/CD), AWS CodeBuild, PowerShell, Bash, AWS and Azure CLI (Scripting), Docker (Containerization).
Cloud Operations Specialist/Senior Cloud Operations Engineer
03/2021 - 02/2023
Omada, Warsaw, Poland
- Provided solutions using Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps Services, Docker, Kubernetes, ARM templates, PowerShell, Azure CLI, Windows Server, .NET Framework, .NET Core, Microsoft SQL Server and Power BI.
- Designed, developed and tested an automated zero-downtime Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster upgrade process.
- Delivered Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and a release pipeline configuration for a serverless project that incorporated an Event Hub and Azure Functions.
- Refactored ~40 PowerShell scripts used in Docker Windows Containers.
- Designed, developed and tested an automated virtual network address space and subnet range extension for our core services, shared across ~100 environments, including AKS, Application Gateway and Bastion without affecting current application workloads.
- Delivered a disaster recovery solution for multiple services when failing over and back between Azure paired regions.
- Implemented the majority of services and tools in cooperation with R&D (modifying email and notification delivery configuration, adding new functions and services), Service Desk (creating pipelines for supporting typical operations), Cloud Management Platform (extending the in-house built UI with VPN troubleshooting, logging and packet capture capabilities).
DevOps Engineer
10/2020 - 02/2021
EcoVadis, Warsaw, Poland
- Created and maintained CI/CD pipelines in on-premise Azure DevOps Server 2019 and cloud-based Azure DevOps Services.
- Azure IaaS, PaaS and CaaS management.
- Hosted applications using Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), Azure Web App for Linux Containers as well as Azure App Service for Windows and Linux.
- Infrastructure as code (IaC) with ARM templates.
- PowerShell automation.
- Troubleshot issues with environments.
- Monitored application performance.
DevOps Engineer/ALM Expert
08/2017 - 07/2020
AXA, Warsaw, Poland
- DevOps practices using on-premise TFS 2015/2018 and cloud-based Azure DevOps Services.
- Cloud management using Microsoft Azure.
- Peformed migration from TFS 2018 to Azure DevOps Services.
- Implementated ~50 different ARM templates for infrastructure deployment.
- Wrote or amended countless PowerShell scripts for the cloud and general purpose use.
- Hosted applications with multiple technology stacks using IaaS, PaaS and CaaS.
- Introduction of Power BI reporting to the organization.
PowerShell Developer
10/2015 - 07/2017
DSV, Warsaw, Poland
- Designed, built, implemented, documented and supported Windows PowerShell scripts that facilitated IT infrastructure administration.
- Delivered engineering solutions that ensured scalability and reliability.
- Diagnosed, documented, reported and resolved scripting problems.
- Interfaced with other support teams and contributed to Continuous Service Improvement (CSI) initiatives.
- Created intranet-based web applications using ASP.NET, C#, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, sweetAlert, Bootstrap, HTML and CSS.
- Developed Windows PowerShell modules and advanced functions.
Customer Support Agent/Second Line IT Consultant/Product Support Engineer
10/2012 - 09/2015
Fujitsu, Lodz, Poland
- Responsible for OS infrastructure as well as desktop engineering activities on ~27,000 machines and vulnerability management on ~1,000 servers.
- Problem tasks investigations with regard to System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), WSUS, DNS, Group Policy, Internet Explorer, Salesforce, Exchange, Outlook, Sophos AV.
- SCCM desktop build management.
- Patching and remediation activities for Windows Update.
- Remote desktop support.
- User account management.
- Remote network access support.
- Introduced Windows Remote Management (WinRM) to the organization.
- Implemented Wake-on-LAN (WoL) solution.
- Created a Windows Forms (WinForms) PowerShell tool for Helpdesk Support that performed common management tasks as well as fixed multiple application errors remotely.
- Tested and configured Citrix persistent desktops for different Fujitsu workgroups.
- Rationalized numerous operating processes including SCCM Client and Sophos Antivirus remediation as well as Active Directory housekeeping.
- Wrote and/or amended dozens of PowerShell scripts that automated daily work and facilitated reporting.
Customer Service Agent
06/2012 - 09/2012
SouthWestern Business Process Services, Lodz, Poland
- Handled inbound calls related to the client's product, addressing customer queries, setting up new accounts, and updating existing ones.
- Provided administrative support for the Contact Centre, managing clients' SLAs and KPIs, performing general administrative duties, invoicing, processing, and data entry.
Certifications
"The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you." - B.B. King
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (SAP-C02)
07/2025 - 07/2028
Amazon Web Services
- This certification validates an extensive understanding of designing technical strategies to accomplish specific business goals. Earners demonstrate the ability to balance best practices and trade-offs based on business context. They are able to design solutions across multiple platforms and providers.
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate (SOA-C02)
05/2025 - 05/2028
Amazon Web Services
- This certification validates expertise in deploying, managing, and operating IT systems on AWS. Earners can migrate on-premises workloads, monitor and scale cloud environments, and implement best practices for secure and efficient cloud operations.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03)
05/2025 - 07/2028
Amazon Web Services
- This certification validates the ability to design secure, scalable, and resilient AWS-based solutions using best architectural practices. Earners demonstrate deep knowledge of AWS services and can create well-architected, efficient, and fault-tolerant distributed systems tailored to customer needs.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)
04/2025 - 04/2027
Microsoft Azure
- This certification validates the ability to build end-to-end solutions in Microsoft Azure, including creating Azure Functions, managing web apps, and developing applications that leverage Azure storage and related services.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
01/2025 - 01/2027
Microsoft Azure
- This certification validates the skills to implement security controls, maintain a strong security posture, and identify and remediate vulnerabilities across an organization’s systems.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
01/2025 - 01/2027
Microsoft Azure
- This certification validates advanced expertise in IT operations, including networking, virtualization, identity and security management, business continuity, disaster recovery, data platforms, and governance.
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
12/2024 - 04/2027
Microsoft Azure
- This certification validates the ability to deliver Microsoft DevOps solutions with continuous integration, delivery, security, and monitoring. Skilled in designing and implementing workflows, collaboration, source control, and automation.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
12/2024 - 12/2026
Microsoft Azure
- This certification validates core skills in configuring, managing, securing, and administering essential functions within Microsoft Azure.