Tomasz Lelek
About Tomasz Lelek
Tomasz Lelek is a Senior Staff Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and technical writing. He has worked for various companies, including Dremio and DataStax, and has contributed to the integration of Generative AI capabilities in software platforms.
Current Role at Dremio
Tomasz Lelek serves as a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Dremio, a position he has held since 2023. His work focuses on enhancing the Dremio platform, particularly through the integration of Generative AI capabilities. This role allows him to leverage his expertise in software engineering and contribute to innovative solutions that improve user interaction with SQL queries.
Previous Experience at Dremio
Before his current role, Tomasz worked at Dremio as a Staff Software Engineer and Open Source Software Developer from 2022 to 2023. During this time, he was involved in the research and development of a Generative AI product that translates natural language into SQL commands, showcasing his skills in software development and AI integration.
Professional Background
Tomasz Lelek has a diverse professional background in software engineering and technical writing. He has held positions at various companies, including DataStax, where he worked as a Senior Software Engineer from 2018 to 2022, and Manning Publications Co. as an author since 2020. His experience also includes roles at Packt and Baeldung as a Technical Author and Technical Writer, respectively.
Education and Expertise
Tomasz holds a Master's degree in Applied Computer Science from Jagiellonian University, which he completed from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Applied Computer Science from Cracow University of Economics between 2011 and 2014. His educational background underpins his expertise in software engineering and development.
Technical Training and Contributions
In addition to his engineering roles, Tomasz has been a Technical Trainer at Bottega IT Minds since 2017. His contributions to the field include technical writing and speaking engagements, such as his role as a speaker at Confitura in 2014. His involvement in training and education reflects his commitment to sharing knowledge in the tech community.