Monika Obrocka - Founder

Q: Where is Monika based?

Monika is based in Rusowo, Poland .

Q: What languages does Monika speak?

Monika speaks the following languages: Polish (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Monika have?

Monika has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Monika has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Monika may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Monika's latest experience?

Monika's most recent position is Founder at AI Decoded .

Q: What companies has Monika worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Monika has worked for AI Decoded , Equal Experts - Merlin Entertainments , and Pendulum Systems .

Q: Which industries is Monika most experienced in?

Monika is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Healthcare , and Space Exploration . Monika also has some experience in Professional Services and Tourism .

Q: Which business areas is Monika most experienced in?

Monika is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Research and Development . Monika also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Strategy , and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Monika worked in recently?

Monika has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Professional Services , and Tourism .

Q: Which business areas has Monika worked in recently?

Monika has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Business Intelligence , and Strategy .

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Rusowo, Poland

Experience

Jun 2024 - Dec 2025

1 year 7 months

Cape Town, South Africa

Founder

AI Decoded

Advanced AI implementation strategy: specialize in advanced prompting techniques and optimization strategies for business applications of large language models, focusing on achieving high-quality results from the first interaction.
AI education and training: design and deliver specialized AI training programs for business professionals, translating complex AI concepts into practical, actionable knowledge.
Strategic AI consulting: guide ethical and practical AI implementation strategies, helping businesses navigate the complexities of AI adoption.
Data foundation building: implement the Process → Data → AI framework to help businesses establish proper foundations for effective AI utilization.
Digital transformation: lead initiatives for SMEs to modernize legacy systems and create sustainable competitive advantages through strategic data organization.

Jun 2024 - Feb 2025

9 months

Cape Town, South Africa

Data Engineer

Equal Experts - Merlin Entertainments

Data architecture and implementation: designed and implemented scalable data pipelines using Azure DevOps and Databricks (DLT and PySpark).
Data quality and governance: established comprehensive data quality frameworks and governance standards for PII/sensitive data.
Pipeline optimization: developed incremental loading patterns and reusable pipeline templates for efficient data processing.
Secure data storage: implemented secure data storage practices using Azure’s suite of tools (ADLSv2, ADF, IAM).
Infrastructure-as-code: created Terraform scripts following infrastructure-as-code principles for efficient resource management.

Jul 2023 - Apr 2024

10 months

Cape Town, South Africa

Director of Engineering

Pendulum Systems

Strategic leadership in organizational change: led the seamless transition of engineering teams to a POD structure during significant organizational changes, enhancing agility and focus.
Innovative technical leadership: spearheaded the deployment of ClearML, revolutionizing model management and automation processes.
Operational excellence: directed the transition of data pipelines to Dagster and ML pipelines to ClearML, significantly improving operational workflows.
Crisis management: navigated teams through challenging periods while maintaining high team morale and productivity.
Communication and collaboration: revolutionized internal communication strategies, improving collaboration across departments.
Implemented comprehensive mentorship program to develop team members’ career paths and technical capabilities.
Professional development: implemented innovative team topologies, transforming tech-ops into a highly effective platform/enabling unit.

Jan 2021 - Jul 2023

2 years 7 months

Cape Town, South Africa

Director of Machine Learning Operations

Pendulum Systems

Team building and infrastructure development: built and led the MLOps team from 0 to 8 members within eight months, developing the entire MLOps infrastructure from scratch.
Agile practices: implemented agile software practices and developed an ML system strategy based on a “demo-or-die” philosophy.
Grant funding: secured $500,000 in funding for machine learning projects, enhancing the organization’s reputation in innovative ML applications.
Established structured career development pathways for team members, providing personalized mentorship and growth opportunities.
Cross-functional collaboration: orchestrated collaborations between MLOps and other technical teams, reducing time from model development to deployment.

Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

2 years

Cape Town, South Africa

Senior Data Scientist

Praekelt.org

Innovative health solutions: designed and delivered experiments across SMS, WhatsApp, and other mobile platforms to drive healthy behavior change at scale.
Data analysis and research: utilized natural language processing techniques for healthcare data analysis and research.
Impactful public health campaigns: led analysis of data-driven public health campaigns, optimizing message delivery and content personalization.
Collaborative leadership: initiated cross-functional projects integrating advanced data analytics into mobile health platforms.

Sep 2016 - Jul 2018

1 year 11 months

Cape Town, South Africa

Research Data Scientist

SKA SA Science Data Processing

Research and development: developed a radio frequency interference detection system in collaboration with IBM Research Africa.
Algorithm development: created novel algorithms for analyzing and classifying astronomical data, advancing astrophysics research.
Mentorship: mentored graduate and postgraduate students within the Young Professionals Development Programme.
International collaboration: contributed to research papers and presentations at major scientific conferences.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Healthcare, Space Exploration, Professional Services, and Tourism.

Information Technology

Healthcare

Space Exploration

Professional Services

Tourism

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Research and Development, Business Intelligence, Strategy, and Quality Assurance.

Information Technology

Product Development

Research and Development

Business Intelligence

Strategy

Quality Assurance

Summary

With over a decade of experience spanning radio astronomy research to enterprise data engineering and AI implementation, I offer a unique perspective at the intersection of advanced technology and practical business application. As the founder of AI Decoded, I specialize in translating complex AI concepts into actionable strategies for business professionals, with a particular expertise in building data foundations and human-AI collaboration models. My leadership experience includes growing technical teams from inception through significant organizational transitions while maintaining operational excellence. I am passionate about equipping the next generation of business leaders with the practical skills and strategic frameworksnecessary to effectively leverageAI as anexternal enabler of sustainable competitive advantage, utilizing a teachingapproach that balances theoretical understanding with real-world implementation.

Skills

Data & Ai Technologies

Cloud Platforms: Azure (Devops, Databricks, Adf, Adlsv2, Iam), Google Cloud Platform, Aws.
Data Engineering: Snowflake, Data Pipelines, Etl/elt, Dlt, Data Warehousing, Lakehouse Architecture.
Machine Learning Operations: Mlops Infrastructure, Clearml, Dagster.
Programming Languages: Python (10+ Years), R, Sql, Terraform.
Big Data Technologies: Pyspark, Hadoop Ecosystem.
Data Visualization: Power Bi, Tableau, Matplotlib, Seaborn.
Version Control & Ci/cd: Git, Azure Devops, Automated Deployment Pipelines.

Ai Implementation & Strategy

Large Language Models: Advanced Prompting Techniques, Output Optimization, Context Engineering.
Ai Integration: Strategic Implementation Frameworks, Human-ai Collaboration Models.
Ai Governance: Ethical Implementation, Bias Mitigation, Quality Control Frameworks.
Digital Transformation: Process → Data → Ai Sequential Approach, Strategic Foundation Building.
Data Organization: Information Architecture, Data Passion Frameworks, Competitive Advantage Creation.

Leadership & Pedagogical Skills

Curriculum Development: Creating Practical, Outcomes-focused Learning Experiences For Business Professionals.
Workshop Facilitation: Engaging Delivery Of Complex Technical Concepts To Diverse Audiences.
Cross-functional Translation: Bridging Technical And Business Stakeholders With Accessible Explanations.
Mentorship: Developing Junior Talent Through Structured Guidance And Practical Applications.
Change Management: Guiding Organizations Through Digital Transformation And Ai Adoption.
Strategic Leadership: Building And Scaling Technical Teams In Rapidly Changing Environments.

Languages

Polish

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2011 - Jun 2015

The University of Manchester

Doctor of Philosophy · Radio Astronomy · Manchester, United Kingdom

Oct 2007 - Jun 2011

Aston University

Bachelor of Engineering · Electronic Engineering · Birmingham, United Kingdom

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Information Technology 5 y

Avg length 1 y 6 m

Longest experience 2 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (South Africa)

Primary country South Africa

Expertise

Recent roles Founder, Data Engineer, Director of Engineering

Main industries Information Technology, Healthcare, Space Exploration

Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Monika based?

Monika is based in Rusowo, Poland.

What languages does Monika speak?

Monika speaks the following languages: Polish (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Monika have?

Monika has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Monika has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Monika may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Monika be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Monika would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder, Data Engineer, Director of Engineering.

What is Monika's latest experience?

Monika's most recent position is Founder at AI Decoded.

What companies has Monika worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Monika has worked for AI Decoded, Equal Experts - Merlin Entertainments, and Pendulum Systems.

Which industries is Monika most experienced in?

Monika is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Healthcare, and Space Exploration. Monika also has some experience in Professional Services and Tourism.

Which business areas is Monika most experienced in?

Monika is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Research and Development. Monika also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Strategy, and Quality Assurance.

Which industries has Monika worked in recently?

Monika has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Tourism.

Which business areas has Monika worked in recently?

Monika has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Business Intelligence, and Strategy.

What is Monika's education?

Monika holds a Doctorate in Radio Astronomy from The University of Manchester and a Bachelor in Electronic Engineering from Aston University.

What is the availability of Monika?

Monika is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Monika?

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