About me
Engineer, photographer, guitar & soccer player
My name is Tomasz, but I usually go by Tom. I am a contractor and freelancer from Poznan, Poland. I develop web applications (both backend and frontend) and mobile applications for iOS and Android (cross-platform).
After graduating from the finance and banking program, I have a technical background and corporate banking experience. I have become a successful problem-solving professional with programming/process automation and decided to steer my career towards software engineering.
Currently, I am leveraging my skills as a software engineer at mBank, the largest bank in Poland. My role involves using programming languages like C# and JavaScript/TypeScript, as well as working with UI frameworks like MUI and React with Redux. Additionally, I dedicate my part-time to freelance mobile development for iOS and Android using React Native for other companies.
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My story
Achievements
- DFDS Polska received the ABSL Diamond Award for my automation project in early 2017. Read more.
- Designed and implemented a tool integrated with the ERP system for debt management, that increases work efficiency significantly, it is used within the Shared Service AR Department and Local Business Units. Read more.
- Redesigned, improved, and implemented the companies Web Supplier Form, both front-end and back-end. It also uses separates APIs for IBAN checks and VAT checks. Read more.
- Brought a concept mobile application to market in six months, using FireMonkey framework (for iOS/Android). Back-end was built with Azure SQL Server, REST API service, and Azure Storage. Web page for business was built with Bootstrap 4, AJAX, jQuery, JavaScript with WebPack module bundler. The payments for our clients have been provided via PayU REST API, later changed to PayLane REST API. Read more.
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Showcase
ABSL Moments
ABSL Diamonds 2017 - before the show...
Interests
Apart from programming, I am also involved in various other activities, including cycling, guitar playing, soccer, electronics, and photography.
Cycling
Currently, I ride an MTB from Giant, "Two Disc" model, size M, it is a hardtail with 27.5" wheels. I usually prefer trips of 20 km to 100 km. However, I once did a 186 km route. You can read more on the dedicated page: bicycle.
Picture taken during quick trip nearby an airport in Wroclaw.
Guitar playing
Currently, I own eight electric guitars and one electro-acoustic guitar. I have six different versions of the Mayones Flame Bell II Stratocaster and one Fender Yngwie Malmsteen signature Stratocaster. Plus, I own Brian May's signature Red Special guitar. You can read more on the dedicated page: guitar.
Me and one of my Flame Stratocaster (Polish copy of Fender Stratocaster). Unlike typical Fender Stratocaster, it has scale length of 24.5" instead of 25.5".
Soccer
I play soccer regularly. We have an amateur team of 16 people, and we usually play every Wednesday. You can read more on the dedicated page: soccer.
During my time at the DFDS, me and my team played at the BSA 2017 tournament. We did not win, but it was fun.
Electronics
I mostly do audio electronics and very rarely digital electronics. In my small workshop, I use all the necessary tools, including an oscilloscope, a generator, multimeters, a soldering station (including a Hot Air station), and a desoldering station. Among others, I built my own guitar amplifier. You can read more on the dedicated page: electronics.
Building Treble Booster (it gains mid- and high-frequencies and roll-offs low-end) for my guitar amplifier. This is simplified build with a universal PCB.
Photography
I take pictures from time to time, usually some landscapes, air shows, architecture (urban exploration), and portraits. I'm a long time Nikon user. I started with the Nikon D5100, D600 and D850 today. You can read more on the dedicated page: photography.
During some indoor work for restaurant.