Leszek Sliwko is an experienced information technology (IT) professional with over two decades of expertise in Java/Scala development and cloud/cluster systems architecture. He has a strong understanding of the software development process and a proven ability to deliver effective solutions across various industries. He has worked in sectors such as the United Kingdom (UK) government, investment banking, financial consultancy, and telecommunications. In roles such as team lead, technical architect, and principal software developer, Leszek has built a strong track record in team supervision and management.

Leszek is a skilled communicator who works effectively with both technical and business teams. Many of his projects have involved stakeholder management and collaboration with high-profile organizations, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the UK Cabinet Office. In his leadership roles, he has also conducted training sessions for junior developers, focusing on functional programming and DevOps tools.

Leszek holds a PhD in parallel and distributed computing from the University of Westminster, London, awarded for his innovative work on developing an AI-driven load balancer for cloud systems. He is a respected speaker, having presented at international events such as IEEE conferences, machine intelligence research lab lectures, and popular seminars like Scala in the City, The Forge Tech Talks, JVM Roundabout, and Scala Central. He is keen on experimenting with the latest technologies, particularly those related to high-performance computing and artificial intelligence (AI).

Leszek actively reviews for several scientific journals, and his current research focuses on applying machine learning solutions for large-scale distributed workload orchestration.