Simon Pilkowski

Simon Pilkowski

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ABOUT ME
Senior JavaScript & Rust Engineer, Humanist, Open Source Hacker
Senior JavaScript & Rust Engineer, Humanist, Open Source Hacker

I'm an experienced software engineer, manager and mentor. I enjoy solving complex problems and explaining them in a simple way.

In my career I've been leading teams, conducting trainings, mentoring, recruiting and speaking at conferences.

The language I'm most proficient in is JavaScript, but I've also written production code in Rust (🖤), Python and Elixir.

I'm passionate about Human-Computer Interaction & UX and the borderlines between science and engineering.

Polish, English
Pacific Time (US & Canada) (-07:00)
Joined September 2016
EXPERTISE
12 years experience
I know JavaScript in and out. I've worked on JavaScript applications (web/mobile/desktop), websites and games.
I know JavaScript in and out. I've worked on JavaScript applications (web/mobile/desktop), websites and games.
7 years experience
I've built several small-to-big scale projects in React.
I've built several small-to-big scale projects in React.
5 years experience
I've worked on several node.js applications
I've worked on several node.js applications
5 years experience
I've worked as a game developer for such companies as Crytek.
I've worked as a game developer for such companies as Crytek.
5 years experience
I've worked on multiple algorithms (mostly used in game development industry)
I've worked on multiple algorithms (mostly used in game development industry)
10 years experience
I'm an expert command-line user. Can show tricks!
I'm an expert command-line user. Can show tricks!
10 years experience

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SOCIAL PRESENCE
GitHub
chrome-better-bookmark
Chrome Extension that lets you easily add bookmarks to any category. Includes spotlight-like search with mouse/keyboard support.
JavaScript
59
13
standard-agreement
Standard uczciwej umowy o świadczenie usług programistycznych.
HTML
43
2
Stack Overflow
7383 Reputation
3
28
25
EMPLOYMENTS
Independent JavaScript Consultant
Self-employed
2012-07-01-Present

as a senior full-stack developer, I've work on advanced UI/UX, single-page applications, data visualisations and games as well as...

as a senior full-stack developer, I've work on advanced UI/UX, single-page applications, data visualisations and games as well as real-time node.js backends, REST API's and shell tools.Recent work:

  • set of tools to visualize orbits and flybys (close approaches) of Near-Earth Objects (planetoids, comets, and meteoroids) in 3D based on real observation data (react, webgl) [not public yet]
  • desktop application for the Internet of Things industry (node, react, electron, bluetooth) [http://samlabs.com]
  • pseudo real-time multiplayer monopoly/trivia game (server+client) used for employee training. Project sold to few top-tier clients. (meteorjs, mongodb) [internal project]
  • founder & teacher in a small, private programming school [http://heycode.io]
Node.js
MongoDB
Meteor
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Node.js
MongoDB
Meteor
WebGL
React
JavaScript
Electron
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VP of Engineering
Molecule.one
2021-06-01-2023-11-01

Managing and growing the best engineering team I've ever worked in. Making or delegating important technical decisions, coordinat...

Managing and growing the best engineering team I've ever worked in. Making or delegating important technical decisions, coordinating roadmap, quarterly plannings and OKRs. Setting up helpful processes and combatting the unhelpful ones. Promoting a culture of trust, open feedback and constructive disagreement.

Communication
Team Building
React
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Communication
Team Building
React
Management
JavaScript
Rust
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Full Stack Engineer
Molecule.one
2019-04-01-2021-06-01

At Molecule One we're simplifying drug discovery by applying novel deep learning techniques to the small molecule design process....

At Molecule One we're simplifying drug discovery by applying novel deep learning techniques to the small molecule design process. I contribute to the project in various ways, acting as a lead developer on the front-end (es6/ react/node/wasm), participating in chemistry engine development (rust) and improving the aws maintenance tools (python).

Python
Node.js
Es6
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Python
Node.js
Es6
React
Rust
WebAssembly
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PROJECTS
heycode
2016
In 2016, I’ve self-started a small programming school, where I taught a group of people (5-10) programming using open web technologies....
In 2016, I’ve self-started a small programming school, where I taught a group of people (5-10) programming using open web technologies. I've prepared my own materials, tools and exercises. It was mostly a pro-bono project.
HTML/CSS
Communication
Teaching
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HTML/CSS
Communication
Teaching
JavaScript
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