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Piotr Gawle

@piotrgawle

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EU-based Eng. Mgr. skilled in remote team building, coaching, and process improvement.

Poland

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What I'm looking for

I'm excited to find a role where I can use my skills to develop individuals and teams. My focus is on creating a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages teamwork and mutual respect. I believe that putting people first is key to driving performance and delivering value. I'm always looking to learn and improve, and I'm eager to find a position where I can grow and achieve great results.

I have 10 years of experience leading remote teams. My goal is to empower teams and create a culture of inclusiveness and accountability. I build squads that are highly effective and independent.

I love to optimize processes and creatively solve complex problems. I lead with a people-first approach, prioritizing well-being and growth for everyone on the team.

Thanks to my entrepreneurial and technical background, I possess the ability to think strategically and envision the larger picture.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Engineering Manager

Lyreco Group

Jun 2023 - Jun 2025 (2 years)

Led three engineering teams (20+ members) in Shared Services, delivering critical systems for integrations and business infrastructure. Coached new Tech Leads through organizational and leadership challenges. Collaborated with 10+ stakeholders to define strategies, align priorities, and drive impactful, scalable engineering solutions.

Management Jira Confluence Wiki Management Stakeholder Management Communication Skills Project Management Problem Solving Budget Management

Engineering Manager at Toptal

Toptal

Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)

I was part of the Growth Squad, where I led the Traffic Acquisition team and established the Site Acquisition team. I coached managers and streamlined
processes throughout the department. My culturally diverse team remained resilient and effective during times of hardship, including the pandemic and war. Among other achievements, my team and I successfully improved Toptal's Core Web Vitals.

Jira Management Kanban Engineering Manager Change Management Process Improvement Scrum Master Delivery Management

Team Leader, Scrum Master, Frontend Manager

Consumer Affairs

Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)

US-based customer review and consumer news platform that provides information for
purchasing decisions around major life changes or milestones.
As the Team Leader and Scrum Master, I oversaw page performance and SEO. I built one of the
company's most effective Scrum teams, which led to my promotion to Manager for all Frontend
Developers.

Management Scrum SEO Engineering Manager Scrum Master Team Management Site Performance

Teamleader and Scrum Master

Nokia Maps (now Here.com)

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 11 months)

As the Scrum Master and Team Leader for the Frontend team, I led the effort to connect the Symbian Maps app with third-party places APIs, such as Tripadvisor and Yelp. We transformed an unusable feature into a fast and responsive one, which ended up being utilized by millions of users worldwide.

Scrum Engineering Manager Team Management Scrum Master Site Performance

Teamleader

BLStream (now Intive)

Jan 2006 - Dec 2009 (3 years 11 months)

BLStream had a global presence spanning Europe and the Americas, with notable clients such as
T-mobile, Adidas, and AXA.
I had the opportunity to build a brand new team of Frontend Engineers from scratch. At the
time, it wasn't very common to have a team dedicated specifically to front-end work, so I had to
educate the organization and show them the value of having specialized talent like that.

Management Engineering Manager Systems Architecture