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Katowice, Śląskie, Poland

• Implementing enterprise-scale cloud solutions leveraging Azure and other cloud technologies• Providing consultancy on cloud infrastructure, automation, and security to meet client needs• Collaborating with architects and subject matter experts to design and deploy scalable solutions• Automating provisioning and configurations using tools like Ansible and Terraform• Developing CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins to enhance deployment efficiency• Writing and optimizing scripts in Python, Bash, and PowerShell for automation and infrastructure management• Ensuring network security and infrastructure compliance within cloud environments• Staying updated on emerging cloud trends and implementing best practices to improve system performance• Contributing to containerization efforts to improve application scalability and portability

Katowice, Śląskie, Poland

• Promoting trade and investment opportunities between Canada and Poland through outreach• Facilitating networking events that connect Canadian businesses with potential partners in Poland and vice versa• Supporting Polish companies from the Silesia region, including the city of Katowice and neighboring areas, with market entry strategies for expanding into the Canadian market• Collaborating closely with trade agencies and the Canadian Embassy to provide resources for business development• Encouraging cultural exchange to strengthen economic ties and foster mutual understanding• Engaging with industry professionals to build partnerships that drive cross-border collaboration• Assisting companies in navigating the regulatory landscapes of Canada and Poland for smoother expansion• Organizing professional and social events to connect business leaders and foster a supportive community• Leveraging a broad professional network to support business expansions across multiple sectors

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Contracted to PwC IT Global as part of IT Infrastructure & Security team, Tier-III, L3 Support. Employee of NetEffect.• Planned and executed infrastructure optimization tasks to improve system performance and resource utilization that resulted in savings of $50k-$100k/yr across a few of the applications from our portfolio• Deployed new cloud infrastructure to meet evolving business needs• Modified existing infrastructure to adapt to ongoing requirements and changes• Deallocated and decommissioned redundant infrastructure to optimize resource utilization• Managed disks and storage resources efficiently to ensure data integrity and performance• Created and managed backups for critical data and systems• Conducted data restoration when necessary to recover from incidents or data loss• Granted privileged access to new employees and removed access for departing staff to maintain security and access control (IAM, PAM, RBAC)• Managed networking and firewalls to ensure the security and stability of the project's infrastructure • Renewed certificates to uphold the security and integrity of the infrastructure (SSL, TLS)• Orchestrated DNS management, ensuring the proper resolution of domain names• Handled Change Management Requests (RFCs) with Change Advisory Board (CAB) to facilitate controlled changes to the infrastructure• Conducted infrastructure security scans using Qualys to identify and address vulnerabilities and security risks• Monitored systems and data using SIEM, Log Management tools such as Splunk and DataDog, with a focus on log analysis and security• Managed the Content Delivery Network (CDN) through Akamai to enhance content delivery and availability• Created and maintained up to date network/support documentation/SOPs/KBAs and diagrams (i.e. LucidChart, InVisio)• Opened and followed up on tickets and customer requests with 3rd party vendors• Collaborated with global IT teams to ensure cross-team operational continuity and execution

Toronto, Canada Area

• Maintained health of cloud-based, multi-type environments (including: production, stage, qa, dev) through monitoring and daily administration duties• Performed root cause analysis (RCA) for errors• Automated operational activities and tasks• Worked with developers to execute software releases, configuration management and other release requirements• Responded to performance issues and other reported incidents via ServiceNow and Jira• Implemented patches on newly discovered vulnerabilities identified by security alerting• Contributed to the technical direction of various objectives• Worked with Azure Cloud (Microsoft Azure), Azure Active Directory, Azure SQL Database, Azure App Services, Azure VMs, Akamai, Splunk, DataDog, SIEM, Qualys, CyberArk, Firewalls, OSI Model, and Adobe AEM Java based technologies

Toronto, Canada Area

• Designed and deployed Linux hosting system including migration of all user accounts• Knowledge of cPanel/WHM control panel• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining services such as Apache, MySQL, nginx etc.• Knowledge of Python, Powershell, and Bash shell scripting• Proficient in WordPress installation, theme customization, and plugin management for optimal performance and security• Ensured security of IT infrastructure using security information management (SIEM) ie. LogAnalyzer• Analyzed and isolated issues (system log analytics, network traffic analytics)• Conducted penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, utilizing scripting and automation tools for reconnaissance and exploitation techniques• Familiar with tools such as Kali Linux, Metasploit, WPScan, Nessus, OpenVAS, Burp, hping, Sn1per, Nmap, DNSEnum, tcpdump and Wireshark• Understand of encryption protocols such as TLS, SSL, and VPNs to ensure secure data transmission and storage• Skilled in managing remote systems utilizing Remote Access Tools (RATs) to conduct thorough and ethical penetration testing• Knowledgeable about common cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS, CKC, and OWASP• Familiar with vulnerability classification frameworks such as CWE and CVSS• Aware of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) methods for gathering information to support security assessments ie. Maltego• Integrated software to work with VM machine(s) (cloud computing) Windows and UNIX/Linux OS• Experience of the RHEL, CentOS, AlmaLinux, Ubuntu and Debian Linux operating systems

Katowice, Silesian District, Poland

• Initiated and built a community of people with passion for new technologies and software development• Created local events, conferences, and meetings in regards to newest technologies• Recruited new members and searching for business and community partners• Organized local chapter of Google Developers Group for Silesia• Helped co-organizing local chapter of Women Techmakers Silesia for women in IT• Became a community partner at the HackYeah conference/hackathon

Worldwide

• Organizing photo sessions and storytelling through pictures• Working on creative and technical aspects of the photo shoots • Post production / graphic design• Conducting photography classes, 1-on-1 training and group training• Expertise in business, editorial, portrait, fashion, event, and advertising photography• Number of published works in world press, among others: The Sunday Telegraph, la Repubblica, Corriere Della Sera, Süddeutsche Zeitung, CBS, Al Jazeera, Playboy, Polskie Radio, Mashable, Business Insider

Katowice, Silesian District, Poland

• Co-organized TEDx conferences and meetings in Silesia (TEDxRawaRiver, TEDxKatowice)• Teamworked with local animators and social activists• Brainstormed speakers and attendees for local events• Photographed conferences, events, meetings and teams• Creatively supported local TEDxKatowice conferences and Ideas Worth Spreading

Katowice, Silesian District, Poland

• Searched internal and external databases to find best candidates for a wide variety of jobs in different sectors (IT, Language, Analytics, Finance, Heavy Industry etc.)• Screened Curriculum Vitaes/Resumes for best matches• Contacted matches by telephone and e-mail to set up interviews• Conducted interviews with matches• Recommended best fit candidates • Created communication materials, advertisements and descriptions for job postings

Toronto, Canada

• Facilitated the academic development of students through personalized tutoring• Delivered one-on-one sessions to help students reach their academic objectives• Subjects tutored: Interpersonal Skills, Group Work Skills, Cross Cultural Skills, Humanities: Intro to Art and Science, Urban Sociology

Toronto, Canada

• Recorded voiceovers for commercials, spots, and jingles• Hosted “Z Plytoteki Producenta” ("From The Producer's Records Archive") radio program (www.adamgrabowski.pl/radio)• Assisted with preparing program, scheduling and setting up the music playlist• Brainstormed ideas for new radio station programs• Provided technical support for sound production at the studio

Master'S Degree, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Member of the Student Organization of Social Psychology Interest Group, Member of the Student Organization.

Diploma With Honours

Toronto, Canada