Michał Gruchała
About Michał Gruchała
Michał Gruchała serves as the Online Services Technical Director at CD PROJEKT RED, where he leads a team focused on scalable distributed systems. He has a decade of experience at GOG.com and has held various technical leadership roles in the field of online services.
Current Role at CD Projekt Red
Michał Gruchała serves as the Online Services Technical Director at CD PROJEKT RED since 2021. In this role, he leads a team of architects focused on the development of scalable and highly available distributed systems. His responsibilities include shaping the technical direction of the company's online services, ensuring that they meet the demands of users and maintain high performance.
Previous Experience at GOG.com
Before joining CD PROJEKT RED, Michał Gruchała worked at GOG.com for a decade, from 2011 to 2021. He held the position of Engineering Platform Product Owner, where he contributed to the development and management of the platform's engineering efforts. His experience at GOG.com provided him with valuable insights into online service management and technical leadership.
Educational Background
Michał Gruchała has a solid educational foundation in computer science and IT project management. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Warsaw University of Technology, studying from 2001 to 2005. He then pursued a Master of Science in Computer Science at the same institution for one year in 2006. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Science in IT Project Management from the University of Warsaw, studying from 2007 to 2008.
Leadership Experience at Gadu-Gadu
Prior to his tenure at GOG.com, Michał Gruchała worked at Gadu-Gadu as the Infrastructure Team Leader from 2005 to 2011. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the infrastructure team, managing technical projects, and ensuring the reliability of the company's services. His leadership experience in this position contributed to his development as a technical leader in the online services sector.
Academic Involvement
Michał Gruchała has maintained an academic presence alongside his professional career. He has been a part-time lecturer at the University of Warsaw since 2019, where he shares his expertise in IT project management and technical leadership with students. He also worked as a researcher at Politechnika Warszawska for one year, from 2011 to 2012, further enhancing his academic credentials.