A few words about me
Introduction
I graduated with distinction from AGH University of Science and Technology in Cracow (Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Electronics) with M.Sc. degree in the field of Computer Science majoring in Computer Systems and from Academy of Music in Cracow (The Instrumental Faculty) with M.A. degree in the field of Organ Playing.
I also achieved E-learning by Design Certificate and the following IT certificates: Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Certified Professional Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Developer and Certified Professional Adobe Flex 2 Developer.
For five years I ran my own company under studioInfo name (self employment). During that time I was administering computer networks and systems, managing IT resources, conducting software licensing and security audits. I also led training courses in IT security and operating computer software. In the meantime I published a few articles in computer magazines.
At present I work as a CIO (Chief Information Officer) in ZamKor Publishing House. There is e-learning projects management among my duties and responsibilities. Besides working on my interests in soft skills (e.g. instructional design, psychology of learning) I spend a lot of time developing RIA (Rich Internet Application) software usually for handling e-learning content.
| As an IT Professional I am primarly concerned with methods of information (data) processing, sending, storing and presenting. As an employee I always follow the codes of engineering ethics which identify a specific precedence with respect to the engineer's consideration for the public, clients, employers, and the profession. |
Education
I have M.Sc. degree in Computer Science and M.A. degree in Music from the following high schools:
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AGH University of Science and Technology in Cracow Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Electronics Department of Computer Science Majoring in Computer Systems www.agh.edu.pl |
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Academy of Music in Cracow The Instrumental Faculty Organ Playing Class of Professor Joachim Grubich www.amuz.krakow.pl |
Certificates and other achievements
Below there is a list of my the most important certificates:
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Polish Adobe Flex User Group Manager It is a great honour to manage an Adobe User Group which is located in Cracow (Poland). The group focuses on Flex, Flash and other RIA technologies (i.e. server-side like PHP, Java, etc.). Our main goal is to have current knowledge about RIA and share our knowledge and experience with others. see the web site for details (in Polish) |
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Certified Professional Adobe Flex 2 Developer This examination is based upon the most critical job activities an Adobe Flex Developer performs. The skills and knowledge certified by this examination represent a professional level of expertise where a certified individual can identify requirements and apply Flex technology in designing, coding, integrating, testing, troubleshooting and implementing solutions. exam guide |
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Certified Professional Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Developer This examination is based upon the most critical job activities a Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Developer performs. The skills and knowledge certified by this examination represent a professional level of expertise where a certified individual can identify requirements and apply Flash MX 2004 technology in designing, coding, integrating, testing, troubleshooting and implementing solutions. www.adobe.com |
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E-Learning By Design Certificate This certificate program is all about design - not theories or tool-operation - just the design of effective, economical e-learning. This certificate program gives the opportunity to learn from e-learning design experts William and Katherine Horton how to design e-learning that educates a wide range of learners more reliably and in less time and that can be produced with simple tools. Topics include: quickly design instruction, targeting e-learning precisely, activating learners, transforming passive reading; listening; and watching into active discovery and creation that connects learning to life and work, assessing learning, writing fair; challenging; and legally-defensible test questions, building topics, teaching visually. This certificate program is for instructional designers, technical writers, information technologists and subject-matter experts and managers who must direct the design and development of e-learning. This certificate program assumes that attendees have been involved in the design, development, or management of at least one e-learning project. At the very least, attendees should have taken one form of e-learning. www.horton.com |
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Stanisław Staszic Medal for the best graduate in 2004/2005 school year. This distinction is given every year by the Rector to the 5% of the best University graduates. www.agh.edu.pl |
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The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) is an expert in designing and implementing the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows 2000 platform and Windows Server System. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) candidates on the Microsoft Windows 2000 track are required to pass seven exams or the equivalent that include the following: four operating system exams, one design exam and two elective exams. The elective exams provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise in solution design and implementation. MCSE candidates should also have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system, implementing and administering a client operating system, and designing a network infrastructure. www.microsoft.com |
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The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) credential proves that you have the skills to successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot the ongoing needs of Microsoft Windows 2000-based operating environments. An MCSA candidate should have 12 months of experience working with a desktop operating system, a network operating system, and an existing network infrastructure. MCSA candidates are required to pass three core exams and one elective exam. www.microsoft.com |
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The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) credential is for professionals who have the skills to successfully implement a Microsoft product or technology as part of a business solution in an organization. Hands-on experience with a product is necessary to successfully achieve certification. www.microsoft.com |
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First Certificate in English (FCE) is an intermediate level Cambridge ESOL exam, at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. On B2 level a learner can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. The exam consists of five parts (Papers): Reading, Writing, Use of English, Listening and Speaking. The oral part of the FCE is graded in Poland. All written papers are graded in Great Britain. www.britishcouncil.org |
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2nd Place in Organ Playing Competition for young organists (on the secondary school level) in Wrocław (Poland). |
Points of interests
I entirely devote my spare time to my family, sometimes listen to music (mainly classical and jazz), ride a bike, go swimming and trekking.
