# 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.

## Experience

- **Information Technology Manager at Procter & Gamble** (2020 – 2022)
  • 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_** (2018 – 2020)
  • 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** (2017 – 2018)
  • 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** (2017 – 2017)
  • 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** (2016 – 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** (2016 – 2016)
  • 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** (2014 – 2014)
  • 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** (2012 – 2013)
  • Delivered exceptional customer service and drove sales of Apple products at MediaMarkt, utilizing strong communication and sales skills.
- **Senior Information Technology Manager at Procter & Gamble** (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.

## Education

- **Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology** — Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Software Engineering (2011 – 2015)
- **Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology** — Master of Engineering - MEng, Software Engineering (2015 – 2017)

## Skills

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

## Certifications

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

## Publications

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

## Volunteering

- Beta Tester at Blogo
- Translator at Enpass
- Co-founder & Co-host at DevSpresso Podcast
- Tester at Proud
- Public Speaker at DevMeetings.org
- Podcaster at Gierkowcy Podcast

## Honors and awards

- 2nd place on Hackaton DevMuster

## Languages

- English (professional_working)
- German (elementary)

## Other profiles

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