Aleksandra Kazmierczak
About Aleksandra Kazmierczak
Aleksandra Kazmierczak is a Software Engineering Manager I and Agile Coach at TomTom, responsible for two teams and the career development of 14 engineers in Łódź, Poland.
Current Role at TomTom
Aleksandra Kazmierczak is currently working at TomTom as a Software Engineering Manager I, Agile Coach, and Line Manager for two teams. Since joining TomTom in 2019, she has been based in Łódź, Łódzkie, Poland. Within her role, she focuses on empowering engineers to be self-managed and self-organized. She is also responsible for the personal growth and career development of 14 engineers, implementing methodologies like Kanban to enhance team efficiency and overall delivery processes.
Previous Positions and Responsibilities
Aleksandra Kazmierczak has extensive experience in fundraising and project management across various cultural organizations in Łódź, Lodz District, Poland. She worked at 'EC1 Łódź - City of Culture' as a Main Specialist in the Project Management Department from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, she held similar roles at the Art Museum in Lodz (Muzeum Sztuki w Łodzi) from 2016 to 2017, at the Centre of Culture in Lodz (Łódzki Dom Kultury) from 2011 to 2016, and at The Filmschool in Lodz in 2010. Her initial experience in the cultural sector was also at the Centre of Culture in Lodz from 2005 to 2009.
Educational Background
Aleksandra Kazmierczak pursued postgraduate studies in Project Management at the Technical University of Lodz, where she graduated with a PRINCE2® Foundation Examination Certificate. Additionally, she studied Managing and Organization, earning a second postgraduate degree. Her foundational education includes a Master's degree in Sociology, specializing in art and culture, from the University of Lodz. She studied at the Faculty of Sociology from 1997 to 2002 and focused on Culture and Media during her studies.
Methodologies and Team Development
In her role as a Software Engineering Manager and Agile Coach, Aleksandra Kazmierczak implements Kanban methodology to enhance team efficiency and delivery processes. She conducts retrospectives to enable continuous improvements within the team. Aleksandra is dedicated to empowering engineers, encouraging them to be self-managed and self-organized. She supports her team in identifying and managing personal bottlenecks and fosters an environment that focuses on both professional and personal growth.