Wojciech Zieliński - Transformation Strategy, Interim Management, Software Engineering, SDLC, Agile, SAFe, ITSM, Governance, How to scale engineering teams, Bridging the gap between CTO and CEO expectations, Transitioning from legacy SDLC to Agile

Wojciech
Zieliński

Strategic Technology, Delivery & Transformation Architect

Digital Transformation Architecture Design Agile at Scale (SAFe) Interim Management
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I see technology through the lens of business outcomes. My role is to dismantle the silos between the boardroom and the engineering floor, turning technical volatility into a predictable engine for growth.

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IT leadership is about more than managing code—it’s about orchestrating the synergy between engineering precision and market strategy. I specialize in creating high-performance environments where innovation is balanced with absolute operational discipline.

0 Years in IT
0 Major Projects
0 Engineers Managed

Expert Insights

How I can help you

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Interim CTO / IT Director

Providing leadership stability during transitions or growth phases. I fill executive gaps, manage engineering organizations, and ensure technology strategy is fully aligned with business objectives.

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Engineering Excellence

Cultivating high-output engineering cultures. I optimize development processes and mature team capabilities to accelerate delivery speed while improving the quality and sustainability of solutions.

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Scaling Agile Strategy (SAFe)

Building predictability in complex, multi-team environments. I harmonize delivery across distributed structures, focusing on methodology maturity and a seamless, transparent flow of business value.

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Project & Program Recovery

Restoring stability to mission-critical IT initiatives. Through rapid diagnosis and decisive crisis management, I regain control over scope, budget, and key stakeholder relationships.

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Architecture Advisory

Designing scalable foundations for future growth. I modernize system architectures and reduce technical debt to ensure technology acts as a business accelerator rather than a bottleneck.

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M&A IT Post-Merger

Realizing technology synergies after acquisitions and mergers. I consolidate disparate IT landscapes and teams, ensuring business continuity and the optimization of operational costs.

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Vendor Orchestration

Maximizing value from external partnerships. I establish engineering standards and rigorous contract governance, ensuring full accountability of partners and protecting the IT budget.

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Digital Strategy & Advisory

Bridging the gap between the boardroom and engineering execution. I translate business vision into actionable technology roadmaps that drive measurable operational and financial impact.

Credentials & Domain Knowledge

Global Certifications

  • SAFe 6 Release Train Engineer (RTE)
  • PMI Agile Certofied Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
  • Prince2 Practitioner
  • ITIL4 Foundation
  • SAP CRM

Enterprise Ecosystems

  • ERP/CRM: SAP, MS Dynamics, MS AX/BC 365, Salesforce
  • Infrastructure: Azure, AWS, ServiceNow
  • Tech stack: .NET, Python, SQL, Java
  • Data: Oracle, MSSQL, Redis
  • AI-enabled delivery
  • Industry experience: Banking, Insurance, Retail, Healthcare, Education, Services

Education

Master of Science in Information Technology

University of Lodz

Testimonials

"Wojciech brought a deep understanding of scaled agile and project risk management, demonstrated leadership, guiding the team through challenges with clarity and efficiency. He emphasized on fostering collaboration across diverse teams, adapting agile practices to the local context, and maintaining focus on project goals. Wojciech excelled at identifying and addressing potential roadblocks early. "

— Krzysztof Araszewicz | Endava

"I could always trust Wojciech as a professional and I could rely upon to get the job done and count for his support. Also worth mentioning is his recruitment process, thanks to which the company received great talents."

— Daniel Bieńkowski | Euroflorist

"If you feel your project has virtually no structure, _any_ methodology is nowhere be seen, Wojtek is the man who can save the day and get the project back on track."

— Andrzej Łukaszuk | Roche

"Wojciech worked with us during the initial discovery phase, where he provided tremendous value through a very detailed approach to account for all aspects of the web application. His work was indeed excellent and i would recommend him to anyone looking for project management or system architect work."

— Tad Hensley | Novum Home Loans