Michał Szmaja
About Michał Szmaja
Michał Szmaja is a Software Engineer II at Flexport in Amsterdam, with a background in data science and computer science, and experience in backend and frontend development.
Company
Michał Szmaja is currently employed at Flexport in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, where he serves as a Software Engineer II. Flexport is known for its logistics services, providing solutions for global shipping and supply chains.
Title
Michał Szmaja holds the title of Software Engineer II at Flexport. In this capacity, he designs and implements new system features, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and ensures the smooth operation of production services.
Education and Expertise
Michał Szmaja has a strong educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Warsaw University of Technology and a Master of Science in Data Science (Cum Laude) from the University of Amsterdam. His expertise encompasses backend development using Ruby on Rails and Kotlin, as well as frontend functionalities with JavaScript and React.
Professional Background
Before joining Flexport, Michał Szmaja accumulated significant industry experience. He worked at EVBox as a Software Engineer for three years, followed by a 2-month stint as a Deep Learning Intern at UvA-Bosch DELTALab. Earlier, he served as a Java Developer at Bluesoft and as a Java Developer Intern at Pentacomp Systemy Informatyczne S.A.
Key Projects and Contributions
Michał Szmaja has worked on several important projects, including implementing financial transparency services for shipment-related costs within Flexport’s Operational Finance organization. He has developed backend services using Ruby on Rails and Kotlin, and frontend features with JavaScript and React. He also focused on reducing technical debt, resolving critical issues, and enhancing service performance.