Jakub Skałbania
About Jakub Skałbania
Jakub Skałbania serves as the Chief Growth Officer and Board Member at Netwise S.A. since 2021, and he has extensive experience in technology leadership, having held various roles including CTO at Nsure.com and co-founder of EventSpot.
Current Role at Nsure.com
Jakub Skałbania serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Nsure.com, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the technological direction and strategy of the company. His leadership focuses on integrating innovative technology solutions to enhance the company's offerings. Nsure.com operates in the insurance technology sector, aiming to streamline processes and improve customer experiences.
Professional Experience at Netwise S.A.
Jakub Skałbania has a significant history with Netwise S.A., where he has held multiple roles. He was the Founder and Principal Consultant from 2008 to 2018, contributing to the company's growth and strategic direction. After a brief period as Advisor to the Board from 2018 to 2021, he transitioned to the role of Chief Growth Officer and Board Member in 2021. Under his leadership, Netwise became a finalist for the Microsoft Partner of the Year - Sustainability award in 2023.
Education and Expertise
Jakub Skałbania has an extensive educational background in technology and business. He studied Software Engineering at the University of Oxford, earning a Master of Science degree from 2005 to 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology, completed from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, he attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he was recognized as an Innovative Technology Leader in 2018.
Previous Positions and Contributions
Jakub Skałbania has held various positions throughout his career, including Co-founder and CEO of EventSpot from 2008 to 2012. He worked at PIMCO as Senior Vice President and Interim Head of Sales Technology in 2020, and at Microsoft in multiple roles, including Team Technical Lead for Dynamics CRM. He also co-authored 'The CRM Field Guide' series, which provides insights into Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
Recognition and Professional Affiliations
Jakub Skałbania has been recognized by Microsoft as a Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Business Applications for 14 consecutive years, from 2010 to 2024. His commitment to Agile methodologies dates back to 2007, where he emphasizes the importance of genuine Agile practices over superficial implementations. He currently serves on the Supervisory Board of Hostersi since 2023.