Karol Bednarz

# Karol Bednarz

## Contact
- Email: karolbednarz@gmail.com
- Phone: (+60) 17659zero551
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/karolbednarz
- GitHub: https://github.com/slash851

## Summary
With over 17 years of experience in software engineering and technical leadership, I've built and managed high-impact platforms across the FinTech, video streaming, and cloud industries. Most recently, I worked in FinTech, developing secure, scalable solutions for stock trading, cryptocurrency, and financial data systems while leading security initiatives focused on endpoint protection, automation, compliance, and operational resilience. My background includes expertise in Node.js, Angular, TypeScript, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and AWS, along with experience in software architecture, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and leading cross-functional engineering, QA, and production teams. I enjoy combining hands-on technical work with automation and security to build reliable, scalable, and well-managed environments. Outside of work, I enjoy playing table tennis, chess, and paragliding whenever I get the chance.

## Experience
### Chief Technology Officer / Full Stack Developer
- **Company**: Diaman Capital, Sliema (Malta)
- **Dates**: Mar 2020 - Present
- **Description**: Set company technology vision and strategy. Led development of OpenPhinance and OpenAIF platforms and automated trading bots. Ensured robust cybersecurity and CI/CD automation while performing hands-on development with Node.js, Angular, Firebase, and TypeScript.


### Development Manager / Full Stack Developer
- **Company**: StreamAMG, Birkirkara (Malta)
- **Dates**: Mar 2017 - Mar 2020
- **Description**: Managed all IT development, QA, and production environments for OTT video streaming platforms. Led recruitment, training, and strategic planning for the IT staff while actively developing with Node.js, Angular, and AWS services.


### Front End Developer (HTML5 / JavaScript)
- **Company**: StreamAMG, Birkirkara (Malta)
- **Dates**: Jan 2014 - Mar 2017
- **Description**: Architected and developed OTT streaming websites, migrating legacy Flash players to modern HTML5/Angular solutions. Implemented analytics plugins and optimized video players for HLS, RTMP, and DASH streaming technologies in an Agile environment.


### Game Developer
- **Company**: Geewa, Prague (Czechia)
- **Dates**: Feb 2011 - Nov 2013
- **Description**: Developed multiplayer social games like Pool Live Tour, creating new game modes and AI opponents. Optimized application performance and implemented anti-cheat protections using ActionScript 3.0 and various social gaming APIs.


### Mobile game/apps Developer
- **Company**: IKS, Wrocław (Poland)
- **Dates**: Jun 2009 - Dec 2010
- **Description**: Led development on multiplayer mobile games and applications for Symbian devices using Flash and Flex. Engineered the game engine for "Cubic Republic" and co-developed "Cooklet," a cross-platform social cooking application.


### ASP .NET Developer
- **Company**: NSTS Malta, Valetta (Malta)
- **Dates**: Jun 2008 - Oct 2008
- **Description**: Developed the backend for an automated management platform, creating REST APIs, implementing OAuth authentication, and managing MS SQL connectivity. Prepared and maintained staging and production environments.


### Junior ASP.NET Developer
- **Company**: Sygnity, Wrocław (Poland)
- **Dates**: Oct 2007 - Apr 2008
- **Description**: Contributed to migrating a legacy loan system for HSBC bank from Cobol to a modern ASP.NET environment. Focused on reimplementing the client validation module using C# and .NET Framework.


## Education
### Software Engineering
- **Institution**: Technical University of Wrocław, Poland
- **Dates**: 2007 - 2010
- **Description**: Focused on software development principles and practices.


### Bachelor’s Degree in IT
- **Institution**: KUL University, Lublin, Poland
- **Dates**: 2004 - 2007
- **Description**: Foundation in information technology and computer science.


## Skills
- Angular
- JavaScript / TypeScript
- Node.js
- HTML5 & SCSS
- React
- Firebase
- REST APIs
- AWS
- GCP
- CI/CD with Bitbucket Pipes
- Firestore
- MongoDB
- PostgreSQL / MySQL
- Agile & Scrum

## Interests
- Programming
- AI and Machine Learning
- Paragliding
- Algorithmic Trading
- Open Source
- Scuba Diving