# Piotr Zaborowski (@piotr.zaborowski.dev)

Profile: https://sifa.id/p/piotr.zaborowski.dev
Headline: Senior Software Engineering Manager @ Procter & Gamble
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/piotrzaborow/

## About

Senior Software Engineering Manager with over three years at Procter & Gamble, specializing in building and scaling high-performing engineering teams. Focused on fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous learning, while mentoring senior engineers to achieve technical and business excellence. Key contributions include leading the architecture of developer platforms for over 500 websites, resulting in measurable engagement growth and cost efficiencies.

Adept at aligning technical strategy with business objectives, the role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful solutions. Proven ability to redesign frameworks and processes, improving development cycles and website performance. Committed to empowering teams to drive long-term application stability and scalability through modern technologies like React.js, Node.js, and Azure.

## Career

- **Senior Information Technology Manager at Procter & Gamble** (Jul 2022 - Present)
  • Built and scaled high-performing engineering teams of 5–10 developers, mentoring senior engineers and fostering a culture of innovation, psychological safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Defined and executed technical strategy for large-scale developer platforms, including architecting solutions for 500+ websites, resulting in a 10% increase in user engagement and a 5% reduction in infrastructure costs.
  • Led cross-functional initiatives, collaborating with Product, Design, and Business stakeholders to align technical vision with business objectives and deliver impactful solutions.
  • Implemented candidate assessment and onboarding processes, achieving a 90% quality rating and accelerating the pipeline for high-potential talent in critical roles
  • Championed diversity and inclusion by cultivating an environment where all voices are valued, resulting in improved team collaboration and retention.
- **Information Technology Manager at Procter & Gamble** (Sep 2020 - Jul 2022)
  Warsaw, Masovian District
  • Led a team of five external frontend engineers, providing technical direction and ensuring consistent adherence to established best practices and coding standards.
  • Directed product design and architecture, prioritizing scalable solutions leveraging React.js, Node.js, and Azure to ensure long-term application stability and performance.
  • Redesigned and deployed a toolkit and process framework for modern web technologies, improved a development cycle time by 35% and a 15% improvement in website performance metrics, directly contributing to increased productivity and a better user experience.
- **Frontend Developer at Connectis_** (Jul 2018 - Aug 2020)
  Warsaw, Masovian District
  • Reduced website development time by 45% and improved developer efficiency and code quality by developing a reusable front-end platform and associated tooling (including a component library, automated build pipelines, and a Jest-based testing framework) for Procter & Gamble.
- **Frontend Developer at Willson & Brown** (Sep 2017 - Jun 2018)
  Warsaw, Masovian District
  • Took ownership of the frontend development for an internal ERP web application, identifying and implementing optimizations that resulted in a 30% reduction in project delivery time and enhanced overall system performance.
  • Served as a technical mentor for a junior frontend developer, providing guidance on best practices and quality to accelerate their professional growth and contribute to team expertise.
- **Junior Javascript Developer at Willson & Brown** (Mar 2017 - Aug 2017)
  Warsaw, Masovian District
  • Spearheaded the development of an internal Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) web application, resulting in a 20% reduction in manual data entry time and streamlined operational workflows.
  • Designed user-centered interfaces and created interactive experience mockups using Balsamiq, informing application development and resulting in a 15% increase in positive user feedback during usability testing.
  • Built modern, maintainable user interfaces using React.js and SCSS, improving front-end performance and ensuring code reusability.
- **Junior Ruby on Rails Developer at Expander Polska** (May 2016 - Aug 2016)
  • Developed and maintained front-end features for internal web applications leveraging AngularJS and Ruby on Rails, improving user experience and system efficiency.
- **Junior WebStores Analyst at WebInterpret** (Jan 2016 - May 2016)
  Warsaw, Masovian District
  • Supported the marketing team by automating marketing processes, increasing efficiency and reducing manual effort.
  • Developed and managed marketing campaigns within Google AdWords, contributing to increased websites traffic by 15%.
- **Junior Java Developer at Atos** (Apr 2014 - Jul 2014)
  Warsaw, Masovian District
  • Resolved software defects and implemented fixes within an Oracle Database environment and Java modules, ensuring system stability and functionality.
  • Created and executed new Java modules, contributing to the overall performance and reliability of the system.
  • Rapidly acquired proficiency in Hibernate and Spring frameworks, applying these technologies to development tasks.
  • Engineered an internal web application using Python and Django, demonstrating proficiency in full-stack development principles.
- **Apple Specialist at Apple** (Sep 2012 - Jun 2013)
  Warsaw, Masovian District
  • Delivered exceptional customer service and drove sales of Apple products at MediaMarkt, utilizing strong communication and sales skills.

## Publications

- 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗟𝗠𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? — blog.zaborowski.dev (Jan 2026) https://blog.zaborowski.dev/3mbwft2uijk23

## Skills

### Technical
- Azure
- Bash
- CSS
- DevOps
- Git
- HTML
- HTML5
- JavaScript
- MongoDB
- Next.js
- React
- React.js
- Redux
- Ruby on Rails
### Business
- Engineering Management
### Creative
- podcasting
- Web Design
### Interpersonal
- Mentoring
### Other
- Balsamiq
- Engineer
- Frontend
- Google Ads
- Hibernate
- Mac
- Meteor
- Software Management
- Three.js
- Webstorm

## Credentials

- Generative AI Leader — Google Cloud (May 2026 - May 2029) https://www.credly.com/badges/f0b910e7-7d74-4666-b572-6e4dc53cfd40/public_url
- Professional Cloud Architect — Google Cloud (Feb 2026 - Feb 2028) https://www.credly.com/badges/cc741ec0-2e85-48ef-9d8e-a80c73fe2d83/linked_in_profile
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals — Microsoft (Jul 2021) https://www.credly.com/badges/f14dc4ac-79f3-401e-8c96-81e65da266ef?source=linked_in_profile
- Contentful Certified Professional — Contentful (Aug 2020)
- TOEIC — Educational Testing Service (ETS) (Jun 2014)

## Education

- **Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology** — Master of Engineering - MEng, Software Engineering (Jan 2015 - Jan 2017)
  Master’s Thesis titled: "A comparative study of selected JavaScript tools", focused on Angular and React.
- **Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology** — Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Software Engineering (Jan 2011 - Jan 2015)
  Engineer’s Thesis titled: "Development of 3D models for 3D animation", made using Blender.

## Courses

- Vue.js - Workshop, DevMeeting Meetup Group
- React + Redux - Workshop, DevMeeting Meetup Group

## Awards

- 2nd place on Hackaton DevMuster (Mar 2016)
  Earned 2nd place on Hackaton DevMunster with app called "Oh, purée!" in subject "Student Life" as UX Designer and Frontend Developer.
  
  App "Oh, purée!" is a web app to search recipes based on products we have in our fridge.

## Involvement

### Volunteering
- DevSpresso Podcast (Jun 2020 - Aug 2023)
  Co-founder & Co-host
  • Created one of the firsts podcasts for frontend engineers in Poland. Every episode of "JS News" series was listened by over 500 people.
- DevMeetings.org (May 2019 - Jan 2020)
  Public Speaker
  • Led workshops for aspiring frontend developers, sharing expertise in React, Redux, and CSS to foster skill development and promote best practices.
- Gierkowcy Podcast (Apr 2016 - Sep 2018)
  Podcaster
  • Co-hosted the Gierkowcy podcast, a collaborative team project.
  • Managed podcast administration, website design, and development.
  • Covered topics primarily focused on the video games industry, with additional discussions on TV series and comic books.
- Proud (Mar 2016 - Jan 2017)
  Tester
  • Tested Proud app in alpha and beta version on macOS.
- Blogo (Feb 2015 - Jun 2015)
  Beta Tester
  • Beta tested the Blogo app, providing feedback to improve its functionality and user experience.
- Enpass (Oct 2013 - Jan 2014)
  Translator
  • Translated the Enpass app into Polish.

## Languages

- English (professional working)
- German (elementary)

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/piotrzaborow/