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Bartlomiej Obecny, Software Developer in Szczecin, Poland
Bartlomiej Obecny

Software Developer in Szczecin, Poland

Member since February 5, 2014
Bartlomiej is a big enthusiast for unsolved problems. He is a full-stack developer with more than 15 years of professional experience. He enjoys working with people, is not afraid of changes, is very good at interpersonal skills and is always open to new challenges.
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Portfolio

Experience

Location

Szczecin, Poland

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

OS X, IntelliJ, Git

The most amazing...

...thing I've coded was a Fly3D routing between any points on a map.

Employment

  • Senior JavaScript Developer

    2019 - PRESENT
    Lightstep (via Toptal)
    • Contributed to OpenTelemetry API for JavaScript (both Node and browser).
    • Created a browser tracer, async ZoneScope Manager using zone.js, plugins for XMLHttpRequest and user interactions on the web, and Collector Exporter.
    Technologies: TypeScript

  • Senior JavaScript Developer

    2019 - 2020
    Infinity Lending Systems (via Toptal)
    • Created the front-end prototype for a new payment system using TypeScript, Angular 8, and Angular Materials.
    • Created a standalone component for taking payments that can be embedded into any website.
    Technologies: Angular, Angular Material, TypeScript, SQL, Azure

  • React Expert

    2019 - 2019
    Reddit (via Toptal)
    • Created a video module for the admin panel for approving videos. The video module supported different filters, generating thumbnails without a back end.
    Technologies: TypeScript, React, Redux, Video Streaming, Canvas

  • Full-stack Engineer

    2018 - 2019
    FastSwims (via Toptal)
    • Built a working product from scratch to organize swimming competitions in the USA.
    • Created a whole back end using Node.js and Sequelize.
    • Created a front-end SPA using React, Redux, and Saga.
    • Integrated with payment systems and Mixpanel analytics.
    • Created converters for swimming results that comply with USA Swimming Data Interchange format.
    • Created auto import of swimming results from an external web page.
    Technologies: Node.js, Sequelize, React, Redux, Saga, AWS, RDS, PostgreSQL, Sass

  • Senior JavaScript Developer

    2018 - 2018
    Video Chat
    • Created a Video.js plugin for WebRTC livestreaming video integrated with Wowza Servers.
    Technologies: WebRTC, JavaScript, Wowza, Video.js

  • Senior JavaScript Developer

    2016 - 2018
    Castlabs
    • Created DOWNStream for Electron, an open-source project for downloading DASH movies.
    • Created a desktop app for downloading movies based on Electron and React.
    • Worked on ongoing development of PRESTOPlay for browsers.
    • Implemented smooth streaming.
    • Created a video tracking plugin for Video.js.
    • Integrated analytics for "conviva" and "nice people at work."
    • Implemented Chromecast sender and receiver.
    • Created util for processing subtitles which were images using canvas and then to be able to change the color of subtitles.
    Technologies: JavaScript, Video Streaming, MSE, EME, Electron, Node.js

  • Freelance Node.js Developer

    2016 - 2016
    Slash-hyphen (via Toptal)
    • Added a few new features to a Slack bot.
    Technologies: Botkit, ES6, Node.js, JavaScript

  • Freelance Senior JavaScript Application Engineer

    2016 - 2016
    Placester (via Toptal)
    • Created a Node.js service for importing contacts.
    • Created a new extendable modal.
    • Integrated with Localytics.
    • Created a module for partner scripts so that they can inject HTML fragments and custom scripts.
    • Fixed many bugs and improved stability in the admin panel.
    Technologies: JavaScript, Backbone, Marionette, Less, HTML5, CSS3, PHP, Node.js

  • Owner and Freelance Developer

    2013 - 2016
    FIOBE
    • Developed an AngularJS app for file sharing.
    • Worked on presentations for a mobile conference.
    • Worked on video and audio streaming based on Node.js and DynamoDB.
    • Worked on a document data flow app, using Node.js and AngularJS.
    • Created a finance report and statistics web app using Node.js, AngularJS, PostgreSQL, and HighCharts.
    • Worked on a new responsive web app for ING Bank Śląski using Marionette, Backbone, and Node.js.
    Technologies: AngularJS, Grunt, Gulp, Bower, HTML5, CSS, Sass, Bootstrap, PHP (Yii), jQuery, Git, Linux, Java, Thymeleaf, Python

  • Freelance Senior Front-end Developer

    2014 - 2015
    ConsumerAffairs.com (via Toptal)
    • Created a vanilla JS library for for toggling and shuffling elements on the page.
    • Improved the build process using Gulp, Jasmine unit tests, and documentation using JSDoc.
    • Integrated with Segment.io and Mixpanel.
    • Used a TypeForm to collect data about pet quizzes and then presented aggregated data on a custom SVG chart.
    • Refactored campaign pages and brand pages.
    • Optimized the generation of emails using improved SQL queries and stored procedures.
    • Built a pure CSS solution for star ratings.
    • Refactored the Ouibounce library (exit intent) to work on mobile, also adding some improvements.
    • Integrated action forms.
    Technologies: JavaScript, CoffeeScript, Stylus, Sass, AngularJS, Backbone, Branch, Gulp, Jinja2, Handlebars, Django, Python, MySQL, Google Analytics, Mixpanel, TypeForm, Jasmine, Karma, CircleCI, Bash, HighCharts, JSDoc

  • Freelance Developer

    2014 - 2014
    FindTheBest (via Toptal)
    • Created a prototype app using AngularJS.
    • Integrated with family search API using a third-party SDK.
    Technologies: JavaScript, AngularJS, Bootstrap

  • CTO

    2012 - 2013
    Starters
    • Created an HTML text editor in vanilla JS.
    • Developed a web app for taking notes using PHP 5, JavaScript, and Python.
    • Prototyped an e-learning platform using Java and HTML5.
    • Prototyped using Mockflow.com.
    Technologies: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, PHP5 (Yii), Python, jQuery, Git, Linux (Debian), Apache, PostgreSQL, MySQL

  • Senior Engineer

    2009 - 2012
    Nokia Gate 5
    • Worked on creating a route between points on a map using JavaScript.
    • Developed a traffic data visualization and public transportation routing using JavaScript and REST.
    • Developed Flying 3D, a simulator for any route, using JavaScript.
    • Developed an interface for on-map weather information, using Java, Python, and JavaScript.
    • Developed a build stats tool for Jenkins in Python.
    • Tested with Jasmine, JBehave, and Cucumber.
    • Applied continuous integration using Jenkins, Maven, and Puppet.
    Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, Python, Maven, Agile, Scrum, jQuery, TDD, BDD, JBehave, Jasmine Tests, Puppet, Continuous Integration, SVN, Git, Splunk, Varnish

  • Senior Developer

    2009 - 2009
    Web Solutions
    • Helped develop a search module for over 500 domains.
    • Developed a multi-threading service for domain search using C# IIS.
    • Developed an administration panel for office support.
    • Developed a payment gateway with credit cards, using REST and C#.
    • Used Mono framework.
    Technologies: .NET, IIS, SVN, (X)HTML, JavaScript, Case Testing, Ajax, Microsoft Visual Studio, VBA, ASP.NET, MonoRail Framework, Visual Basic, C#, MySQL, Web Services, HTTP, SMTP, XML, EPP

  • Team Leader

    2007 - 2009
    Where Are You Now
    • Implemented a new mailbox using data migration, C#, and JavaScript.
    • Developed geolocations—a map point and Google Maps—creating a new database for towns from all over the world.
    • Developed contact imports from an address book, optimizing an existing mechanism.
    • Implemented full search using Visual Basic and MS SQL.
    • Developed Carbon Footprint, calculating the amount of GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions caused directly and indirectly by traveling around the globe.
    • Developed Friends Book, a module for keeping in touch with friends. Implemented many changes and optimizations.
    Technologies: .NET, IIS, SOAP, (X)HTML, JavaScript, SQL, Ajax, SVN, ASP, T-SQL (MS SQL Server), ASP.NET, MySQL, OpenVPN, Visual Basic 6, CSS, Web Services, FTP, Scrum, WSDL, HTTP, SMTP, XML

  • Web Developer

    2006 - 2007
    Where Are You Now
    • Worked on an integration with Virtual Earth and Google Maps, using JavaScript.
    • Developed a trip profile page and a travel guide using JavaScript and CSS,.
    • Worked on integration with third parties using web services and SOAP.
    Technologies: .NET, IIS, SOAP, (X)HTML, JavaScript, SQL, Ajax, SVN, ASP, T-SQL (MS SQL Server), ASP.NET, MySQL 5, , OpenVPN, Visual Basic 6, CSS, Web Services, FTP, WSDL, HTTP, SMTP, XML

  • Owner and Freelance Developer

    2000 - 2007
    COBO
    • Developed a web application for document flows inside the company, using PHP, JavaScript, CSS, and Ajax.
    • Built client/server applications for managing documents flows between architects, such as time sheets, costs, reminders, reports, LAN chat, and progress for each project, using Delphi and dBase.
    • Created a data warehouse for a company which sells steel pipes. Used PHP, JavaScript, CSS, and MySQL.
    • Programmed applications to generate statistics for the National Lottery. Used Delphi and dBase.
    • Developed a client/server application for managing and controlling the computers in an Internet Café. Used Delphi, TCP/IP, and UDP.
    • Built an application for managing a cemetery, using Delphi and dBase.
    Technologies: PHP, MySQL, Ajax, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Apache, dBase

  • Software Developer

    2005 - 2006
    Agryf S.A. - Animex Group
    • Created reports with a custom app, implemented with Delphi, dBase, and Firebird.
    • Created reports for various departments, using Delphi, dBase, Firebird, and Oracle 8i.
    • Administrated the company network, using Novell, DHCP, and SSH.
    • Developed a dedicated application for reading wages using Assembly, PASCAL, and dBase.
    Technologies: Delphi, HTTP , SQL, DHCP , OpenVPN, SSH, Oracle 8i, TCP/IP, Firebird, Pascal, XML, Novell, Assembler, FTP, SMTP

  • Software Developer

    2005 - 2005
    Public Hospital
    • Developed various small apps using Delphi and dBase.
    • Performed server administration in Novell, UNIX, Oracle, and Informix.
    • Developed the web page using JavaScript, CSS, HTML, MySQL, and PHP.
    • Implemented a daily work scheduler using PHP, Delphi, MySQL, and JavaScript.
    Technologies: Delphi, HTTP, SQL, DHCP, OpenVPN, SSH, Ethernet, Oracle, TCP/IP, Novell, FTP, SMTP, Unix, Oracle, Informix, Linux, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS

  • IT Technician, Software Developer

    2001 - 2002
    Aeris Computers
    • Created web pages using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
    • Built new workstations.
    • Helped with computer software and harder IT tasks.
    • Developed a desktop app for updating warehouse, in Delphi and MySQL.
    Technologies: Delphi, SQL, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS

Experience

  • OpenTelemetry (Development)
    https://github.com/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-js

    Open source project for OpenTelemetry API for JavaScript (both Node and browser)

  • TranscendPay (Development)

    Created the front-end prototype for a new payment system using TypeScript, Angular, and Angular Material.

  • Video Admin Module (Development)

    Created a video module in the admin environment for moderating users' videos. Added various filters and controls to be able to manipulate the content. Added a module for generating thumbnails on the fly without a back end.

    Tech stack: TypeScript, React, Redux, Canvas

  • FastSwims (Development)
    https://www.fastswims.com/

    I built the FastSwims website from scratch including the back front end.

  • WebRTC Video Chat (Development)

    Created a WebRTC client to be used with Wowza Server for live streaming with very short response time. WebRTC client has been developed as a plugin that can be easily used with Video.js.

  • PRESTOPlay for Browsers (Development)
    https://castlabs.com/products/prestoplay-browser/

    Worked on PRESTOPlay for Browsers, a video player for playing dash, smooth streaming, and HLS protected content through popular browsers.

  • DOWNStream for Electron (Development)
    https://github.com/castlabs/downstream_electron

    An open-source project for downloading DASH movies.

    Technologies: JavaScript, Node.js, Electron

  • Placester (Development)
    http://placester.com

    I worked on the admin panel for placester.com, which is a data company in the real estate industry. I have also created a new service in Node.js for importing contacts.

  • Responsive Web App for ING Bank Śląski (Development)

    Worked on a new responsive web app for ING Bank Śląski using Marionette, Backbone, and Node.js.

  • Consumer Affairs (Development)
    http://consumeraffairs.com

    I worked on the Consumer Affairs website, which includes consumer news, recall information, and tens of thousands of pages of consumer reviews.

  • Family Tree Builder (Development)

    I created a prototype integration with Family Search API using AngularJS.

  • Video Live Streaming (Development)

    An app that shows live video streams on the web.

    Back-end tech: Node.js, AWS, Elastic Beanstalk, Amazon SDK, EC2, Powershell, DynamoDB, FFMpeg, Wowza

    Front-end tech: Angular, HTML5, Canvas, AudioContext, FFMpeg, Web sockets, Web workers

  • Document Data Flow (Development)

    An app for document flow in a company with some reports. Used Node.js, PostgreSQL, Angular, HighCharts, and a dedicated server with Proxmox openVZ.

  • Finance Reports and Statistics (Development)

    A web application for generating reports for finance metrics and statistics. Used AngularJS, Node.js, HighCharts, and PostgreSQL.

  • File Sharing (Development)

    I built a front-end app for file sharing. Used Angular, Grunt, Karma, Jasmine, and Bootstrap.

  • Notekick (Development)

    I created a startup, a web app for taking notes.

  • Nokia Maps (Development)

    I helped develop maps.nokia.com, now known as here.com. Mostly worked on routing.

  • Danish Domain Registrar (Development)
    http://web-solutions.eu/

    I worked on a web-based system for internet domain registration and management.

  • Angular i18nT (Other amazing things)
    https://github.com/obecny/i18nT

    This is an Angular translation module, with custom filters for different languages and support for different grammar cases.

  • Intelligent House (Development)

    My thesis in technical school: “Using Computers to Manage Domestic Appliances at Home."

    I created and designed some electronic devices, which you could connect in clusters of up to 8. Six of them were similar to on/off switches, and two also had possibilities to change the power.

    This electronic device cluster was plugged into computers using parallel ports, and windows-based application were able to manage those 8 devices. There were several possibilities for automatic management, including randomized signals. The main idea was to protect the user's home against burglars while he was away.

    I received the "Technician of the Year" state award in Poland for this project, in 2000.

    Technologies: C++, Bascom, Assembler, Dbase, Protel, Circuit Simulator

  • Slash-hyphen (Development)

    I worked on improvements for Slackbot.

  • Toptal Mentor
    Bartlomiej is a mentor in the Toptal Global Mentor’s Program. This program is a partnership between Toptal and General Assembly to provide high quality mentorship for students from minority and low income backgrounds who are looking to begin their careers as professional software engineers. Bartlomiej shows commitment to diversity in tech by mentoring a General Assembly student every week for a year, covering everything from coding tips and tricks to advice on making it in the industry.

Skills

  • Languages

    Sass, TypeScript, ECMAScript (ES6), SQL, Less, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Bash Script, CoffeeScript, Java, C#, Python, Visual Basic

  • Frameworks

    Bootstrap 4, Video.js, Jasmine, Bootstrap, AngularJS, Electron.js, Jinja, JBehave, Yii, Redux, Angular Material, Angular, Ionic, Django, Hibernate, Spring, Express.js, Mono, Thymeleaf

  • Libraries/APIs

    jQuery, Node.js, WebRTC, Redux-saga, Shaka Player, HTML5 Web Workers, React, Backbone.Marionette, Underscore.js, Backbone.js, Google Cast API, Puppet.js, Amazon API

  • Tools

    Git, Stylus, IntelliJ IDEA, Gulp.js, Slack, Webpack, Bower, Mercurial, Grunt, Sequelize, Botkit, Wowza, Adobe Photoshop, Maven, Eclipse IDE

  • Paradigms

    Responsive Web Design (RWD), Scrum, Design Patterns, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration (CI), Unit Testing, Agile Software Development, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Test-driven Development (TDD), Behavior-driven Development (BDD)

  • Platforms

    MacOS, iOS, AWS EC2, AWS Elastic Beanstalk, Linux, Debian Linux, Web, Windows, WordPress

  • Storage

    PostgreSQL, MySQL, AWS DynamoDB, Memcached

  • Other

    HTML5 Video, Media Source Extensions, Encrypted Media Extensions (EME), Web App Development, Chromecast, HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), Smooth Streaming, Video Streaming

Education

  • Master's degree in Computer Science and Econometrics
    2000 - 2005
    University Of Szczecin - Szczecin, Poland
  • College degree in Electronics
    1995 - 2000
    Technical School in Slupsk (College) - Slupsk, Poland

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