Szulakowski.PL — IT Project & Program Management

What I Do

Core Expertise

Complex IT Project Management

End-to-end delivery of large-scale infrastructure, migration, and transformation projects. From vision to execution with zero-downtime deployments.

Digital Transformation

Enterprise-wide modernization programs — cloud migration, process automation, legacy system virtualization. Bridging business strategy with technology delivery.

Defense & Security Systems

Combat Management Systems (CMS/C4), NATO-compliant architectures, security clearance projects. Building systems where reliability is mission-critical.

Data Center & Infrastructure

Large-scale data center migrations, system virtualization, and infrastructure consolidation. Proven expertise in complex relocations with minimal business impact.

M&A & Business Separation

IT due diligence, system separation, and integration during mergers and acquisitions. Experience with pan-European regulatory requirements.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Hands-on SIEM/SOAR deployment (Microsoft Sentinel, Google SecOps), MDR service delivery, NIS2/GDPR/DORA compliance. Security architecture, PKI, ISO 27001 — operational experience across banking and enterprise.

Proven Results

Track Record

Senior Project Manager, MSS

Engaged as consultant via Hitachi Europe Limited (Polish branch), delivering MSS services to Hitachi Cyber in Canada
Sole PM for the entire European market — deploying and maintaining SIEM/SOAR solutions (Microsoft Sentinel, Google SecOps)
Managing MDR (Managed Detection and Response) service engagements for enterprise clients across Poland and EU
Developed PM Framework for MSS Engagements — from deal initiation through go-live and ongoing governance
Working with banking (ITCARD, VeloBank), manufacturing, and technology sector clients

CybersecuritySIEMSOARMDRMS SentinelGoogle SecOps

Consultant & PM

Edina/Tylia: PM for internal systems implementation across Poland's first national veterinary clinic chain
Hexonic: Cybersecurity advisory and development project management for heat exchange technology company

Veterinary TechCybersecuritySystems Integration

Head of Software Engineering Department

Led 60+ engineers and consultants building SCOT-M (Ship COmbat Tactical – Minehunter) — Poland's first Combat Management System for Kormoran II-class warships
Managed annual portfolio budget of ~30M PLN across multiple defense programs
SCOT-M system awarded the Bursztynowy Medalion at Balt Military Expo 2018 and the Presidential Award for increasing soldier safety
Speaker at InfoShare 2023 (largest CEE tech conference), DEVTRENDS STAGE, 24 May 2023, 13:20–13:40: "Oczy pod wodą, czyli R&D w Militariach"

DefenseC4/CMSSAFeNATOTeam Leadership

Senior IT Infrastructure Project Manager

Managed complex infrastructure projects across the T24 Core Banking Platform ecosystem in a multinational Agile environment
Delivered data center migrations with legacy system virtualization — zero unplanned downtime
Coordinated cross-border teams spanning Poland, Nordics, and Singapore

BankingAgileData CenterInternational

IT Project Manager → Lead Analyst

BPH Office Park Migration: Comprehensive relocation of 3,500+ employees with full IT infrastructure — zero downtime, recognized as an industry benchmark
Executed insurance and pension business separation in compliance with pan-European regulations (M&A)
Progressed from IT Service Desk to project management leadership across 9 years

FinanceMigrationM&APRINCE2

Owner & Principal Consultant

Independent IT consulting firm delivering project management, digital transformation, and security advisory across EU, US, and Asia
Clients include enterprises in finance, defense, energy management, and technology sectors
Program management at Solwena — Energy Management Center (IT&OT), HVAC systems, and IoT integration
Active member of ISSA Polska and ISACA — cybersecurity community engagement as "Change Enthusiast" and cybersecurity awareness education
Certified drone operator (Sts-01, Sts-02 — drony.gov.pl) for R&D and site inspection scenarios
Speaker at Warszawskie Dni Informatyki 2026: "Od Chaosu do Kontroli: Transformacja Cyfrowa Bez Kitu"
Published author — cybersecurity section, Bank Spółdzielczy (Świat Bankowości Spółdzielczej) Nr 4/618, Oct–Dec 2025 (SGB)
Active mentor on ADPList.org — organized first Gdańsk meetup (March 2024)

ConsultingGlobalEnergy/IoTISSA PolskaISACAMentoring

Sectors

Industries Served

Banking & Finance GE Capital, Bank BPH, Nordea, Alior Bank

Defense & Military OBR CTM, Polish Navy, NATO systems

Energy & IoT Solwena, HVAC, smart building systems

International Enterprise Poland, EU, USA, Singapore, Shanghai

Cybersecurity & MSSP Hitachi Cyber, ISSA Polska, ISACA, Hexonic

Qualifications

Credentials & Methodologies

PM

PRINCE2 Practitioner

Structured project governance for regulated environments

PM

PMP — Project Management Professional

PMI global standard for project leadership

AG

SAFe 5 DevOps Practitioner

Scaled Agile framework for enterprise delivery

AG

Scrum & AgilePM

Agile project management and iterative delivery

AG

Kanban

Lean workflow optimization and continuous improvement

EA

TOGAF — Enterprise Architecture

Strategic IT architecture alignment with business goals

Also proficient in:

ITIL DevOps ISO 27001 NIS2 GDPR DORA PKI

Thought Leadership

Publications & Speaking

Publication

Cybersecurity column

Bank Spółdzielczy — Świat Bankowości Spółdzielczej · Nr 4/618 · Oct–Dec 2025

Invited contribution on cybersecurity for the SGB cooperative banking sector.

Speaking

Od Chaosu do Kontroli: Transformacja Cyfrowa Bez Kitu

Warszawskie Dni Informatyki 2026 · Warsaw

Keynote on pragmatic digital transformation — turning chaos into controlled delivery.

Speaking

Oczy pod wodą, czyli R&D w Militariach

InfoShare 2023 · DEVTRENDS STAGE · 24 May 2023, 13:20–13:40

Behind-the-scenes of naval R&D at the largest CEE tech conference.

Award

Bursztynowy Medalion — SCOT-M

Balt Military Expo 2018 · Gdynia

Industry award for the Ship COmbat Tactical – Minehunter system (Kormoran II-class), plus Presidential Award for increasing soldier safety.

Community

ADPList Mentor — Gdańsk Meetup

First Gdańsk ADPList meetup · March 2024

Ongoing mentorship for PM and IT leaders; organizer of the inaugural local meetup.

Membership

ISSA Polska · ISACA

Active member · "Change Enthusiast"

Cybersecurity community engagement and awareness education across Polish and EU chapters.

"I am passionate about leading complex IT projects that turn challenges into opportunities for business success."
— Damian Szulakowski

01

Hybrid Methodology

Fluent in both waterfall (PRINCE2/PMP) and agile (SAFe/Scrum). The right framework for each phase — not one-size-fits-all.

02

Global Delivery

Projects delivered across 4 continents. Experienced with multi-timezone coordination, cultural nuances, and international compliance.

03

Security-First Mindset

From NATO defense systems to banking infrastructure. Security isn't an afterthought — it's built into every architecture decision.

Let's Talk

Ready to Start?

Looking for an experienced IT project leader for your next transformation, migration, or defense program? I'm available for B2B engagements — remote or hybrid — across all time zones.

Email hi@szulakowski.pl LinkedIn in/damian-szulakowski Phone +48 790 019 101

Company LinkedIn · ADPList (Mentoring)

Turning ComplexIT Challenges IntoBusiness Success