Szymon Madzielewski - Contractor

Q: Where is Szymon based?

Szymon is based in Szczecin, Poland and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Szymon speak?

Szymon speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Polish (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Szymon have?

Szymon has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Szymon has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Szymon may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Szymon's latest experience?

Szymon's most recent position is Contractor at ProcessOut / checkout.com .

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

In recent years, Szymon has worked for ProcessOut / checkout.com , MasterChef World , Globant , HUBUC , and alphalist .

Q: Which industries is Szymon most experienced in?

Szymon is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Banking and Finance , and Telecommunication . Szymon also has some experience in Food and Beverage , Media and Entertainment , and Advertising .

Q: Which business areas is Szymon most experienced in?

Szymon is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Human Resources . Szymon also has some experience in Operations , Strategy , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Szymon worked in recently?

Szymon has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Banking and Finance , and Media and Entertainment .

Q: Which business areas has Szymon worked in recently?

Szymon has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources , Information Technology , and Product Development .

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Szczecin, Poland

Experience

Nov 2023 - Jun 2025

1 year 8 months

London, United Kingdom

Contractor

ProcessOut / checkout.com

Maintained a high-performance system handling +10Mln transactions daily by streamlining complex payment routing and operational flows.
Architected and planned the core functionality for a legacy payment system handling millions of online transactions daily, significantly improving its efficiency and scalability.
Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to align new payment features with client needs and market trends, impacting millions of users.

Sep 2022 - Oct 2023

1 year 2 months

Spain

Remote

Director of Technology

MasterChef World

Built and led high-performing remote teams across multiple countries, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Mentored engineering leads, providing expert guidance and support to elevate team performance.
Collaborated with Operations and Design stakeholders, delivering impactful insights to prioritize critical initiatives.

Apr 2022 - Aug 2022

5 months

Berlin, Germany

Technology Consultant

Globant

Managed multiple product deliveries, consistently aligning with client requirements to exceed expectations and achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.

Sep 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 4 months

Barcelona, Spain

Chief Technology Officer

HUBUC

Spearheaded the entire technology strategy from a pre-seed idea to a live, market-ready product, building a comprehensive fintech SaaS platform that provides one-stop solutions for card issuing and payment processing.
Orchestrated a complex ecosystem of internal stakeholders and third-party partners (e.g., card processors, banking providers, and fraud detection services) to ensure seamless, end-to-end service delivery.
Built a scalable, remote-first technology organization from the ground up, defining and implementing all key operational processes from recruitment to the full development lifecycle.

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 3 months

Remote

Member

alphalist

Built a high-performance remote-first technology team from scratch at Hubuc.

Apr 2018 - Jan 2020

1 year 10 months

Berlin, Germany

Chief Technology Officer / Co-founder

DiscoEat

Led the company from initial concept and fundraising through product launch and international expansion, scaling technology operations to support over +50 employees across two countries.
Defined and executed the end-to-end technology vision, architecting a robust and scalable stack and managing all product development cycles to support business growth goals directly.
Established and grew a +15-person engineering team, fostering an agile culture and spearheading the development of all key products, including web and mobile applications, internal tools, and data infrastructure.

Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

6 months

Berlin, Germany

Chief Technology Officer

Compado

Planned and executed technology strategy.
Developed a high-volume application with high-cost efficiency.
Managed a $1M budget optimizing resource allocation and reducing costs by 20%.
Developed and executed product strategy aligning with market needs and business goals.

May 2015 - May 2017

2 years 1 month

Berlin, Germany

Chief Technology Officer

Wando Internet Solutions GmbH

Successfully launched product review platform, attracting 100Mln users monthly, by recruiting 10 developers and implementing scalable technology.
Directed strategic planning and execution impacting business growth and technology direction with measurable KPIs.

Dec 2012 - Apr 2015

2 years 5 months

Berlin, Germany

Senior Software Engineer

freenet digital

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Telecommunication, Food and Beverage, Media and Entertainment, and Advertising.

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Telecommunication

Food and Beverage

Media and Entertainment

Advertising

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Human Resources, Operations, Strategy, and Project Management.

Information Technology

Product Development

Human Resources

Operations

Strategy

Project Management

Summary

Engineering professional with over 20 years of experience in cloud solutions and fintech leadership, expert in SaaS platforms and strategic innovation. Key achievements include the 30% increase in transaction efficiency for a legacy payment system at ProcessOut and the spearheading of a technology strategy to launch a fintech SaaS platform from concept to market-ready at HUBUC.

Improved System Efficiency

Increased transaction efficiency by 30% for a legacy payment system at ProcessOut.

Technology Strategy Lead

Orchestrated technology strategy to launch a fintech SaaS platform from concept to market ready.

Skills

Team Building
Agile Methodologies
Product Development
Strategic Thinking
Software Architecture
Scaling Platforms
Stakeholder Management
Remote Team Management
Cross-functional Collaboration
Leadership Mentoring
Organizational Growth
Communication
Decision-making

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Polish

Intermediate

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Jan 2005 - Dec 2007

West Pomeranian Business School

Master's degree · Economic Informatics · Szczecin, Poland

West Pomeranian Business School

Bachelor's degree · Computer Science and Econometrics · Szczecin, Poland

Certifications & licenses

AI Engineer For Data Scientists Associate

DataCamp

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Information Technology 12.5 y

Avg length 1 y 11 m

Longest experience 6 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Spain, United Kingdom)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Contractor, Director of Technology, Technology Consultant

Main industries Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Telecommunication

Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Human Resources

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

November 2023

Last Update

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Szymon based?

Szymon is based in Szczecin, Poland and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Szymon speak?

Szymon speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Polish (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Szymon have?

Szymon has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Szymon has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Szymon may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Szymon be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Szymon would be well-suited for roles such as: Contractor, Director of Technology, Technology Consultant.

What is Szymon's latest experience?

Szymon's most recent position is Contractor at ProcessOut / checkout.com.

What companies has Szymon worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Szymon has worked for ProcessOut / checkout.com, MasterChef World, Globant, HUBUC, and alphalist.

Which industries is Szymon most experienced in?

Szymon is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Telecommunication. Szymon also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Media and Entertainment, and Advertising.

Which business areas is Szymon most experienced in?

Szymon is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Human Resources. Szymon also has some experience in Operations, Strategy, and Project Management.

Which industries has Szymon worked in recently?

Szymon has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Media and Entertainment.

Which business areas has Szymon worked in recently?

Szymon has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Information Technology, and Product Development.

What is Szymon's education?

Szymon holds a Master in Economic Informatics from West Pomeranian Business School and a Bachelor in Computer Science and Econometrics from West Pomeranian Business School.

Does Szymon have any certificates?

Szymon has 1 certificate: AI Engineer For Data Scientists Associate.

What is the availability of Szymon?

Szymon is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Szymon?

Szymon's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.