Rafał Mijal
About Rafał Mijal
Rafał Mijal is a DevOps Lead at Kontakt.io, specializing in AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform. He has a diverse background in IT operations, having held leadership roles at SmartRecruiters, Hitachi ABB Power Grids, and hurra.com™.
Current Role at Kontakt.io
Rafał Mijal serves as the DevOps Lead at Kontakt.io, a position he has held since 2021. Based in the Krakow Metropolitan Area, he focuses on overseeing DevOps operations and enhancing the company's infrastructure. His role includes active involvement in recruitment efforts for DevOps positions, ensuring that the team is equipped with skilled professionals. Mijal's expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform is pivotal to his responsibilities at Kontakt.io.
Previous Experience in IT Operations
Before joining Kontakt.io, Rafał Mijal worked as the Director of IT Operations at SmartRecruiters from 2016 to 2020. In this role, he managed IT operations and contributed to the company's technological advancements. Additionally, he briefly served as the Cloud Operations Lead at Hitachi ABB Power Grids in 2020. His earlier experience includes a six-year tenure as Head of IT Operations at hurra.com™ and three years as Head of Operations at Mobiteam.
Educational Background
Rafał Mijal studied at Politechnika Krakowska im. Tadeusza Kościuszki, where he earned two Master's degrees. His first degree was in Electrical Engineering, completed from 1999 to 2004. He later pursued a degree in Computer Science, achieving his MSc from 2001 to 2007. This educational foundation supports his extensive career in IT and DevOps.
Expertise in DevOps Technologies
Rafał Mijal has developed a strong expertise in key DevOps technologies, including AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform. His skills in these areas are essential for managing cloud infrastructure and automating deployment processes. Mijal describes himself as a 'Jack of all trades' in the DevOps field, indicating a broad and adaptable skill set that enhances his contributions to his current and previous roles.