Martin Malek
About Martin Malek
Martin Malek serves as the VP of Engineering at Issuu, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at companies such as Klarna and Falcon.io. He holds degrees in Computer Science and has expertise in compliance with GDPR, ISO, and SOC2 standards.
Current Role at Issuu
Martin Malek serves as the VP of Engineering at Issuu since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering operations and driving the development of innovative solutions that align with the company's strategic goals.
Previous Experience at Klarna
Prior to his current position, Martin worked at Klarna as the Engineering Director for the CMO Teams from 2022 to 2023. His tenure lasted for 10 months in Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden. In this role, he contributed to enhancing engineering processes and team performance within the organization.
Professional Background in Engineering
Martin has a diverse background in engineering and product management. He held various roles at Scalado, including Software Engineer, Technical Product Manager, and Product Manager from 2005 to 2010. He also worked at Falcon.io in multiple capacities, including Director of Engineering and Group Product Manager, from 2015 to 2021, where he focused on platform products and data science.
Education and Expertise
Martin holds a B.Sc.C.S (Hons) in Image Processing from Malmö University, completed between 1999 and 2003. He also earned an M.Sc.C.S in Computer Graphics from The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University from 2003 to 2006. His expertise includes compliance with GDPR, ISO, and SOC2 standards, along with a strong strategic business understanding and problem-solving skills.
Leadership and Advocacy
Martin advocates for transformational leadership, emphasizing principles such as transparency, empowerment, and pragmatic thinking. He is passionate about building and leading high-performance R&D organizations that foster growth and produce excellent outcomes, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing team dynamics and project success.