Dariusz Rochowiak
About Dariusz Rochowiak
Dariusz Rochowiak is an Expert Software Engineer specializing in Java and DevOps at TomTom, with extensive experience in software development and data engineering.
Current Role at TomTom
Dariusz Rochowiak is currently working as an Expert Software Engineer (Java/DevOps Engineer) at TomTom. He has been in this role since 2020, based in Poznań, Wielkopolskie, Poland. Rochowiak is responsible for leveraging a range of technologies including Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes (AKS), Docker, and PostgreSQL to support his work. He is also part of the on-call team for the AutoStream project, tasked with ensuring the system's reliability and performance.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to his current role, Dariusz Rochowiak worked at TomTom as an Expert Software Engineer (Data Engineer) from 2018 to 2020. Before joining TomTom, he held multiple positions at GFT, including .NET Tech Lead from 2016 to 2018 and Senior .NET Developer from 2013 to 2016. Rochowiak also worked as a Software Developer at itelligence from 2011 to 2013 and at Macrix Polska Sp. z o.o. from 2008 to 2011, accruing extensive experience in software development and engineering.
Education and Qualifications
Dariusz Rochowiak holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science (Software Engineering) from Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu, which he obtained after studying there from 2005 to 2010. Prior to that, he studied Economics at Zespół Szkół Ekonomiczno-Handlowych w Żninie from 2002 to 2005. Rochowiak's educational background provided a strong foundation for his subsequent career in software engineering and development.
Projects and Contributions
Rochowiak worked on the AutoStream project, a streaming map delivery system aimed at enhancing driving automation systems. His role involved ensuring the system's reliability and performance as part of the on-call team. Additionally, Rochowiak has shown a keen interest in big data within a cloud-native environment, which has fueled his interest in the DevOps field. He is particularly enthusiastic about building IoT projects using Raspberry Pi and primarily programs these in Python.
Technical Skills and Expertise
In his role at TomTom, Dariusz Rochowiak employs a range of technologies such as Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes (AKS), Docker, and PostgreSQL. His technical skills span various areas of software engineering, and he has developed adeptness in handling cloud-native environments and big data. His proficiency with these tools and platforms underscores his versatility and deep technical expertise.