Jakub Slys

Senior Principal Software Engineer

Email: jakub@slys.dev

Phone: +48 606 462 .........

Web: iam.slys.dev

About

A highly skilled software engineer with extensive experience in high-performance systems and big data. Expertise includes programming languages such as C++, JAVA, and Python.

A strong emphasis is placed on clean and maintainable code, leveraging Test-Driven Development, Behavior-Driven Development, and Domain-Driven Design to create robust and scalable solutions. Work involves designing and implementing systems capable of processing large-scale data and delivering exceptional performance under heavy loads.

Dedicated to continuous learning and the exploration of new tools and methodologies to push the boundaries of software engineering.

C C++ Java Python TypeScript CMake Docker Gradle Grafana Prometheus Kubernetes ApacheCassandra MySQL Postgres Apache Kafka FastAPI Next JS TailwindCSS Cloudflare Google Cloud Vercel IntelliJ IDEA Obsidian PyCharm Vim Visual Studio Code WebStorm Linux macOS Ubuntu Swagger Terraform Ubiquiti Apache Flink Jenkins Bitbucket Git GitHub

Professional Experience

Pega Systems

Senior Principal Software Engineer

October 2020 - Present

pega.com

Pega Systems is a global leader in customer engagement and automation software. Its platform, including Customer Decision Hub and AI, enables real-time insights, personalized interactions, and streamlined workflows to enhance efficiency and engagement at scale.

Driving the development of new features for Pega Customer Decision Hub, an AI-driven platform enabling businesses to deliver personalized, real-time customer interactions across diverse channels. Focused on enhancing database efficiency, improving processing performance, and reducing operational costs through innovative solutions.

  • Delivered the Decision Data Store API layer for enhanced schema management and efficient database access.
  • Optimized data flow execution, achieving a 25% reduction in per-record processing time.
  • Implemented Import Jobs enhancements, reducing query volume and improving overall processing time.
  • Developed the Cassandra provisioning service, streamlining database provisioning and enabling resource reuse, resulting in cost savings.

Sabre Holdings

Team Lead Software Engineer

February 2016 - September 2020

sabre.com

Sabre Corporation is a global leader in travel technology, offering high-performance Global Distribution Systems and software solutions for airlines, hotels, and travel agencies. Its tools streamline reservations, revenue management, and operations, powering millions of travel transactions worldwide.

Led the development of new features for the Sabre High Performance Itinerary Selector back-end engine, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ATPCO. Focused on enhancing performance, optimizing resource utilization, and delivering market-specific solutions to maintain competitive advantage.

  • Delivered the Shortcut Pricing Multiple Itinerary Pricer, achieving a 20% reduction in CPU usage.
  • Implemented the Spanish Resident Fares discount mechanism, a critical feature for retaining Sabre’s presence in the Spanish market.

Nokia

Senior Software Engineer

July 2010 - January 2016

nokia.com

Nokia Networks is a global leader in telecommunications, specializing in LTE, LTE Advanced, and 5G technologies. The company delivers mobile and fixed network infrastructure, cloud solutions, and advanced connectivity tools, enabling high-speed, reliable, and secure networks.

Software development for the LTE Control Plane (S1ap, X2ap, RRC) and Transport layers across multiple Flexi products and platforms, including Flexi Multiradio. Focused on delivering innovative features, ensuring 3GPP compliance, and enhancing network performance. Contributed to groundbreaking solutions enabling market expansion and operational efficiency.

  • Delivered pre-3GPP Rel.12 Inter-eNodeB Carrier Aggregation, improving network interoperability and capacity.
  • Developed the first C-Plane performance measurement tests on Texas Instruments’ prototype board.
  • Implemented eNodeB commissioning over Bluetooth interface, simplifying the setup process.
  • Delivered Earthquake Tsunami Warning System (ETWS) and Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS), critical for Asian market entry.

Education

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology

Electronics Engineering, MSc Eng

2005 - 2011

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology is a leading Polish technical university, known for its research excellence and strong industry partnerships. It offers engineering and technology programs, preparing graduates to tackle global challenges through innovation and collaboration.

Academic coursework encompassed a broad range of foundational and advanced topics, including Analog and Digital Circuit Design, PCB Design, and Signal Processing. The focus extended to Embedded Systems, Programming in C/C++ and Java, SQL for database management, and advanced modeling techniques using MATLAB. Additional expertise was gained in FPGA design, Microcontroller programming, Electronics Metrology, LabView Visual Programming, and Sensor Technology, offering a comprehensive skill set in hardware and software integration.

Other

Outside of software engineering, I enjoy tennis, cycling, and engaging in strategic hobbies like trading card games and board games.