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Damian Sowa

@damiansowa

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Senior Front-End Developer and tech entrepreneur with nine years of experience.

Poland

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.

I am a Senior Front-End Developer and tech entrepreneur with nine years of experience building web, mobile, and hybrid apps using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and GraphQL. My journey has been marked by a commitment to designing scalable architectures while mentoring teams and fostering collaboration to deliver user-focused solutions. I believe in bringing empathy to technology, ensuring that the products I develop resonate with users on a human level.

As the founder of my company, mffn, I have successfully launched projects like Drivexam and Expat Wallet, which prioritize human-centered design. My academic background in Graphic Design from SWPS University allows me to craft intuitive UI/UX, enhancing user experiences across all platforms. I am passionate about Brazilian Zouk, travel, photography, and Thai food, which enrich my creative perspective and approach to problem-solving.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Frontend Developer

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Devapo

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Developed and maintained a range of websites and applications, from SEO-optimized platforms to customer-facing software. Served as Technical Lead, designing front-end architecture, selecting appropriate libraries, and conducting code reviews. Acted as Scrum Master to ensure efficient workflows and contributed to recruiting new developers.

React TypeScript Next.js Strapi GraphQL Tailwind Storybook Scrum Technical Leadership

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Founder

Current

mffn company

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

Independently built web, mobile, and hybrid applications, managing both development and business aspects while collaborating with contractors and designers. Launched successful projects including Drivexam, a web and mobile app for driving test preparation, and Expat Wallet, a guide for expats on local banking.

React TypeScript Next.js Capacitor Mobile Development Tailwind Business Development Project Management

Senior Full Stack Javascript Engineer

CVmaker

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)

Worked on a complex system for building resumes, responsible for designing front-end and occasionally backend architecture, and choosing library solutions. Conducted code reviews and collaborated with product owners, designers, and IT specialists. Implemented Scrum for the IT department, acted as Scrum Master, and assisted with recruiting new developers.

React TypeScript Gatsby Apollo GraphQL AWS React Testing Library Puppeteer Scrum Code Review

React Frontend Developer

Otravo

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 4 months)

Developed a frontend application for selling flight tickets online, supporting multiple brands, languages, and localizations. Responsible for designing front-end architecture, selecting library solutions, and conducting code reviews. Focused on decreasing technical debt, maintaining the application, and implementing Google dataLayer and A/B tests.

React TypeScript Redux Cypress Webpack Frontend Architecture Code Review A B Testing

Frontend Developer

Trans.eu Group

Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 4 months)

Contributed to a large transport platform project with over 20 teams, and from 2018, worked in an architecture team. This role involved combining the work of other teams, conducting code reviews, supporting teams, and creating component libraries. Also responsible for developing a framework for front-end microservices and creating technical stories for other teams.

React ES2015+Enzyme Jest Frontend Development Architecture Code Review Component Libraries Microservices

Junior Web Developer

Yasecure

Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 4 months)

Created websites on WordPress for a web agency. Gained foundational experience in web development and client project delivery.

WordPress CSS PHP Web Development Client Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SWPS University

Bachelor's Degree, Graphic Design

Activities and societies: information design, data visualisation, mobile design, layout design, web design, graphic animation.

Completed a Bachelor's degree focusing on Graphic Design. Gained expertise in information design, data visualisation, and web design, alongside mobile design and graphic animation.