Bart Smykla
About Bart Smykla
Bart Smykla is a Senior Software Engineer at Kong Inc., where he has worked remotely since 2020. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having held various roles in companies such as Callsign, VMware, and FollowUp.cc.
Work at Kong
Bart Smykla has been employed at Kong Inc. as a Senior Software Engineer since 2020. His role is remote, allowing him to contribute to the company's projects from various locations. At Kong, he focuses on backend development, leveraging his expertise in programming languages and systems.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Kong, Bart Smykla held several positions in software engineering. He worked as a Lead Software Engineer at Callsign for 10 months in London, United Kingdom, from 2017 to 2018. He also served as an Open Source Engineer at VMware for two years, from 2018 to 2020, again in London. Additionally, he was a Senior JavaScript Developer at FollowUp.cc for four months in 2016 and later took on the role of Lead JavaScript Engineer at the same company for one year.
Educational Background
Bart Smykla studied at Uniwersytet SWPS, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Social Communication, Corporate Identity, and Public Relations from 2008 to 2011. He furthered his education at the University of Wroclaw, obtaining a Master's degree in Journalism and Social Communication and Public Relations from 2011 to 2013.
Technical Skills and Interests
Bart Smykla has a strong passion for programming languages, particularly Go, Rust, and JavaScript. He prefers backend roles and has a keen interest in distributed systems, cloud computing, and microservices. His technical skills align with his professional experiences and the demands of modern software engineering.