Katarzyna Szalbot
About Katarzyna Szalbot
Katarzyna Szalbot is a Delivery Manager at TomTom with a background in humanitarian and development projects, and experience in product management.
Current Position at TomTom
Katarzyna Szalbot has been serving as a Delivery Manager at TomTom since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the delivery processes and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within scope. Her current position showcases her ability to adapt and thrive in the tech industry, building on her extensive experience in humanitarian and product management roles.
Previous Roles at Packhelp
Before joining TomTom, Katarzyna Szalbot worked with Packhelp as an Associate Product Manager / Product Owner from 2019 to 2021. During her two-year tenure in Warszawa, woj. mazowieckie, Polska, she focused on product management while leveraging a data-driven approach. Her role at Packhelp allowed her to deepen her skills in the tech and product sectors, transitioning smoothly from her previous humanitarian roles.
Humanitarian Work at PCPM
Katarzyna has a robust background in humanitarian aid, having worked at Polskie Centrum Pomocy Międzynarodowej (PCPM) in various capacities from 2014 to 2019. She held multiple positions, including Head of Field Office in Ukraine and Lebanon, Logistics Officer in Ethiopia, and Project Coordinator in Tadżykistan, Georgia, and Lebanon. Her roles involved managing logistics, coordinating field offices, and executing development projects in challenging environments.
Education at Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie
Katarzyna earned her Master's degree (Magister, Mgr) in Iranistyka from Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie, where she studied from 2008 to 2014. Her academic background provided her with a solid foundation in humanities, which she effectively utilized in her subsequent humanitarian and tech industry roles.
Experience in Challenging Environments
Katarzyna Szalbot has considerable experience managing projects in challenging environments across Africa and Asia. Her tenure at PCPM saw her working in varied regions such as Ethiopia, Tadżykistan, and Lebanon. She successfully handled logistics and project coordination, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in demanding settings.