Zuzanna Janiak
About Zuzanna Janiak
Zuzanna Janiak is a Lead Engineer specializing in data platforms at Envato, where she has worked since 2020. With a strong background in software development and leadership, she has held various roles in multiple companies and actively mentors young coders.
Work at Envato
Zuzanna Janiak currently serves as the Lead Engineer for the Data Platform at Envato, a role she has held since 2020. Prior to this position, she worked as an Engineering Manager at Envato from 2018 to 2020. During her time at Envato, she also took on the role of Acting Senior Engineering Manager for a brief period in 2019. Her work focuses on developing high availability and high throughput services hosted in the cloud.
Education and Expertise
Zuzanna Janiak holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Computer Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in French Studies, both from the University of Melbourne, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. She also studied at Telecom Bretagne, completing her final year thesis from 2001 to 2002. Her educational background supports her expertise in software development and engineering leadership.
Background in Software Development
Zuzanna Janiak has a diverse background in software development, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She began her career as a Software Engineer at CISRA from 2002 to 2007. She then joined MessageMedia, where she held several positions, including Senior Software Developer/Scrum Master, Development Lead, and Development Manager from 2007 to 2018. Her experience encompasses work with image research and embedded devices.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
Zuzanna Janiak actively mentors young coders aged 7-17 at CoderDojo, where she teaches programming skills. She also facilitates the Leadership of Awesome meetup, which focuses on developing leadership skills. Her involvement in these initiatives reflects her commitment to community engagement and fostering the next generation of tech talent.
Leadership Approach
Zuzanna Janiak advocates for continuous improvement and team inspiration in her leadership approach. She emphasizes the importance of developing leadership skills among her peers and team members, contributing to a collaborative and innovative work environment.