Tomasz Żaba

@tomaszaba

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AI Team Lead with 10+ years of experience in ML and NLP.

Poland

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities to lead innovative AI projects in a collaborative environment.

I am an AI Team Lead with over a decade of experience in machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision, both in academia and industry. My expertise lies in building innovative AI products utilizing large language models, LangChain, and cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP. I have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready AI systems that drive impactful solutions.

In my recent role at Fun Crafters, I designed and built a role-playing agent for a mobile RPG game, enhancing player immersion through advanced features like tool calls and memory integration. Previously, as the Head of AI at ALM Services Technology Group, I spearheaded an R&D project, smoothli.ai, which received co-funding of 11 million PLN. This project focused on developing a dataset management tool for machine learning model training in computer vision, showcasing my ability to lead complex initiatives and deliver results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AI Team Lead

Fun Crafters

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 11 months)

Designed and built a role-playing agent for a mobile RPG game, enhancing player immersion. The agent featured tool calls, short- and long-term memory, and a RAG knowledge base for relevant information and banter.

Python PyTorch Machine Learning Natural Language Processing Large Language Models

Head of AI

ALM Services Technology Group

Jan 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 11 months)

Authored and led the smoothli.ai R&D project, co-funded by NCBiR, to build a dataset management tool for ML model training in Computer Vision. Developed multiple PoCs using LLMs, including a Customer Service assistant for real-time suggestions and summarizations.

Machine Learning Computer Vision Large Language Models AWS GCP Python NLP

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Jagiellonian University

PhD, Physics

Grade: magna cum laude

Completed a doctoral program in Physics at Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland, graduating magna cum laude. The curriculum involved advanced research and study in the field.

Jagiellonian University

MSc, Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials

Grade: magna cum laude

Earned a Master of Science degree in Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials from Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland, graduating magna cum laude. This program focused on the study and application of advanced materials.