Simon Makarski
About Simon Makarski
Simon Makarski is the Director of Engineering at Forto, with a background in backend web development and expertise in Go and Rust. He previously held engineering leadership roles at HelloFresh and OneFootball, and he has a strong academic foundation in linguistics.
Work at Forto
Simon Makarski has been serving as the Director of Engineering at Forto since 2021. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and leads initiatives to enhance the company's technological capabilities. His work involves implementing advanced engineering solutions and managing teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects. Forto focuses on digital freight forwarding and logistics, and Simon's expertise contributes to optimizing these processes.
Previous Experience at HelloFresh
Before joining Forto, Simon Makarski worked at HelloFresh as the Director of Engineering (SCM) from 2017 to 2021. During his four years in this position, he was responsible for overseeing supply chain management engineering initiatives. His leadership played a key role in enhancing the company's operational efficiency and technology integration in Berlin and surrounding areas.
Background in Engineering Management
Simon Makarski has a solid background in engineering management, having previously held the position of Backend Team Lead / Engineering Manager at OneFootball from 2012 to 2017. His five years in this role involved leading backend development teams and ensuring the successful implementation of engineering projects in Berlin. This experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent leadership roles in engineering.
Education and Expertise
Simon Makarski holds a Diploma in Linguistics from Brest State A.S. Pushkin University, where he studied from 2004 to 2009. He furthered his education at The Philipp University of Marburg, earning a Master’s degree in Linguistics & Web Technology from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he studied English Linguistics at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin for 11 months in 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in backend web development, particularly in Go(lang) and Rust, as well as his proficiency in AWS for cloud computing solutions.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Simon Makarski specializes in backend web development, with a strong focus on implementing microservices architecture. His technical skills include proficiency in programming languages such as Go(lang) and Rust. He utilizes AWS for cloud computing solutions, enabling efficient engineering project management and deployment. His technical expertise is integral to his roles in engineering leadership.