Lukasz Socha
About Lukasz Socha
Lukasz Socha is a Senior Manager of Software Engineering at TomTom with extensive experience in software development and a strong educational background in mathematics and leadership psychology.
Title
Lukasz Socha is currently the Senior Manager of Software Engineering at TomTom. His role involves leading engineering teams and developing tools for Navigation Data Standard (NDS) TomTom maps.
Company
Lukasz Socha has been with TomTom since 2010, working in Lodz, Poland. TomTom is known for its cutting-edge navigation technology and Socha contributes significantly through his expertise in software engineering.
Professional Experience
Before joining TomTom, Lukasz Socha worked as a Software Developer at Tele Atlas from 2005 to 2010. Prior to that, he had a brief stint as a Merchandiser at Marchandiser Sp. z o.o. from 2003 to 2004. He has hands-on experience with multiple programming languages, including C#, C++, Delphi, Java, and Python.
Education
Lukasz Socha has a Postgraduate Degree from the Warsaw University of Technology Business School, where he studied Academy of Leadership Psychology from 2019 to 2020. He also studied at Växjö University from 2004 to 2005 and holds an MA in Mathematics from the University of Lodz, where he studied from 2001 to 2006. His earlier education was completed at XXXI LO Lodz.
Leadership and Team Development
At TomTom, Lukasz Socha led the creation of a new product for an automotive customer from 2012 to 2015, collaborating with two scrum teams. He is also passionate about promoting an autonomous work environment and encourages his team members to take risks and be accountable.
Initiatives and Projects
Lukasz Socha has contributed to the development of modular and plug-and-play tools for NDS software applications at TomTom. Additionally, he co-founded the TomTom Runner Lodz team, driven by his interest in marathon running and outdoor activities.