Thomas Czerwonka
VP of Engineering
Montrouge
Summary
Experienced VP of Engineering and Technology Leader with a proven track record in scaling engineering teams, optimizing development processes, and aligning technology with business objectives. Built and managed high-performing teams, overseeing hiring, mentoring, and technical strategy at Coinhouse. Passionate about leadership, scalable architecture, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Skilled at bridging the gap between business and technology to ensure engineering efforts drive company success. Seeking a leadership role to leverage technical expertise, strategic vision, and managerial experience in contributing to a company's growth and innovation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Vice President of Engineering
Coinhouse
02.2022 - Current
- Defined and executed the technology vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with business priorities
- Built and structured a highly skilled engineering team, managing recruitment, onboarding, and mentorship
- Established team goals, performance tracking systems, and individual career growth plans
- Strengthened collaboration between engineering, product, and business teams to improve efficiency
- Optimized development processes, tools, and infrastructure to enhance engineering productivity
- Successfully built and structured the frontend and mobile development teams from the ground up
- Improved engineering workflows by implementing new processes, tools, and best practices
- Contributed to the scalability and security of the platform, ensuring its reliability as user demand grew
- Tech & Tools: React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Docker, AWS, CI/CD, Agile
Senior Software Engineer
Coinhouse
12.2017 - 02.2022
- Led the design and development of the Coinhouse web platform, ensuring a scalable and maintainable architecture
- Designed and built Coinhouse's API architecture using GraphQL, improving platform flexibility and security
- Worked closely with Product and Business teams to enhance the user experience and optimize platform functionality
- Developed a robust and scalable frontend and API, allowing for increased platform expansion
- Improved system performance and reliability through architecture optimizations
- Tech Stack: React, TypeScript, GraphQL / Apollo, Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Docker, AWS
Backend Developer
Shopmium
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Developed and maintained Shopmium's backend services, ensuring high performance and scalability
- Worked with Rails, PostgreSQL, RSpec, and FactoryBot, applying test-driven development practices
- Managed application deployments on Heroku and internal infrastructure
Backend Developer
Milky Interactive
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Developed custom software solutions for major clients (L'Oréal, SNCF, Mondelez)
- Implemented Rails-based backend systems and managed deployments with Heroku & Capistrano
Backend Developer
Basement10
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Developed the 'Book Weather' iOS/Android app, a community-based book recommendation platform
- Migrated cloud infrastructure from Heroku to AWS Elastic Beanstalk to improve stability and scalability
- Integrated external APIs (Google Books, Amazon) to enhance content discovery
Education
Master of Science - Information Systems Architect
ETNA
Ivry-sur-Seine, France 03.2015 - 03.2017
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Engineering Team Development
- Agile Methodology Proficiency
- Technical Strategy Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Talent Acquisition
- Development Efficiency Improvement
- Architectural Scalability Expertise
- Web Development Expertise
- Frontend Development with TypeScript
- Backend Architecture Design
- Cloud Infrastructure Management
Skills
Engineering Team Building & Leadership, Agile & Scrum Development Processes, Technical Vision & Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration (Product & Business), Talent Acquisition, Mentorship & Career Development, Engineering Efficiency & Development Process Optimization, Architecture Scalability & Security, Web & API Development (GraphQL, REST), Frontend Development (React, TypeScript), Backend & Database Architecture (Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL), Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, Docker, CI/CD)
Timeline
Vice President of Engineering
Coinhouse
02.2022 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Coinhouse
12.2017 - 02.2022
Backend Developer
Shopmium
05.2017 - 11.2017
Backend Developer
Milky Interactive
03.2016 - 04.2017
Backend Developer
Basement10
08.2015 - 03.2016
Master of Science - Information Systems Architect
ETNA
03.2015 - 03.2017
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