Tomasz Bąkowski

Experience

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  Robert Bosch Tool Corporation

  Mar 2009 - Sept 2009

  Intern in EMEA-level country-marketing management department (MKC)

  MAPL 2010 Project:Analysis, development of a calculation template and new procedures for the marketing plan.Positioning of new products, and promotions. and prices of existing products.Support for the Country Management Team and European Brand Managers by creating analyses and reports.

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  Black Point S.A.

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  International Transpot Coordinator - transport management optimization

  Optimization and centralization of international transport (import and export), warehouse dispatch andcustoms services for all entities of the Black Point SA Group.Day-to-day business negotiations; building long-term relationships with transport and logisticscompanies.Development of tools and processes to improve logistics in the Black Point SA Group, including the development of analysis and strategy for product storage and organization of shipments and receipts.Development of a procedure for transferring responsibilities to secure continuous improvements by successors. Show less

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  UPS

  Jan 2010 - Nov 2011

  Purchasing Administrator

  Purchasing of Indirect Categories for Germany and EMEA Region, operational support and current problem solving for UPS EMA Centres, Category owner: carpool, multifunctional devices, operational supplies, product training for UPS SSC employees.

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  BrainWorx Innovation Consulting

  Mar 2010 - now

  Product Innovation Architect & Manager

  Our mission is to help transform brilliant visions into tangible results. In short, I manage end-to-end process of product, service and business model development including the prototype, market validation, acquisition of first-paying customers, team dynamics development, sales and business process standardization.In support of this, We've developed my own suite of strategies and tools, proven across a variety of successful projects.We are looking for opportunities to execute business development projects and deliver truly meaningful, disruptive and scalable solutions that markets really need. Show less

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  JCI (Junior Chamber International)

  Oct 2010 - Jan 2013

  LOM Wrocław Board Member/President/IPP

  Vice President

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  UPS Supply Chain Solution

  Nov 2011 - Mar 2014

  Project analyst and manager in EMEA Network Planning and Implementation Department

  Responsible for:• Identification of opportunities for improvement in EMEA Region logistical network• Design, implementation and standardization of new and improved processes• Roll-out of new parts of logistics networks in Europe, Africa and the Middle East (for clients like:DELL, CISCO, PHILIPS)• Cooperation with global, corporate, multicultural stakeholders to manage expectations anddeliver outstanding resultsResults: 12 new warehouses and logistic networks, and over 20 improvements implemented. Twice given awards by DELL for effective and distinctive methodical implementation (in Libya and Iraq, during the unstable military situations there) Show less

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  Innokreativ Business Consulting

  Jan 2015 - May 2018

  Consultant/Facilitator

  Business problem-solving using creative thinking methodsStrategic and creative sessions facilitationTeam project's moderatingSpecial projects

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  Wroclaw School of Banking

  Jan 2015 - now

  Research-and-teaching assistant / Lecturer

  Designing and conducting workshops in the scope of the following subjects:- Innovation Implementation Strategies- Product Management - Postgraduate Studies- Project Management- Agile PM- Strategic Management- Creativity and Persuasion in Advertising- Creative Problem Solving - Postgraduate Studies- Creative Thinking Training - Postgraduate Studies- Negotiation Strategies on International Markets- Negotiations- Financial Negotiations- Public Speaking and Sales Presentations - Postgraduate StudiesHead of the first Postgraduate Studies in Poland: Startup Development Show less

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  Logintrade S.A.

  Nov 2015 - Jan 2018

  Programme Manager (VAS) / Digital transformation consultant / SaaS

  Implementation of new processes for acquiring, onboarding, and activating clients and users of SaaS software. Goal: reducing churn after the 1st and 2nd year of use. Strategy: knowledge transfer-based approach: digital transformation and improvement of procurement processes for corporate customerslike: Ponar Wadowice; Azoty Group, Ciech Group; Lotos Group, Mahle, Doosan etc.- Development and standardization of a new onboarding process for all customer stakeholders involved in the platform’s implementation - Client organization onboarding and implementation of digital procurement platform in closecooperation with both C-level management, supervisors and line employees includingworkshop and follow-up sessions facilitation- Development and standardization of Value Added Services for all customers stakeholders- Redesign of SaaS procurement platform for foreign markets and product market validation Show less

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  INNOVATIKA

  Feb 2018 - now

  Senior Product Manager / Digital Solution Architect / Innovation Expert

  Product development project management: • Effective management of product development projects involving employees of companies such as Polkomtel SA, Lingaro, Visa, Energa SA• Responsible for market analysis, discovering business opportunities, customer research, and identifying their real needs• C-Level product and business case executive presentation • Cooperation with UX and development teams to build agile solution prototypesPractical application of agile methodologies: • Project teamwork facilitation and workshops in Design Thinking, Lean Startup, Design Sprint, and Experiment Loop supporting innovative approaches in the product development process.Strategic Analysis: • Leader of a strategic analysis project, including market research, competition analysis and business potential analysis• Recommendations for developing new products and acquisitions in highly prospective market segmentsManagement of the implementation of VAS products: • Manage the supplier acquisition process, including sourcing, business negotiation, value proposition design, and commercial setup• VAS product roadmap planning and execution• Operational implementation of VAS products and maintenance including continuous improvement Show less

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  Snapsh.ai

  Feb 2020 - Apr 2022

  Co-founder / CEO

  Improve online sales with the power of visual search and recommendations. #fashion #visualsearch #Snasphai #design #AI #homefurnishings #decoration #accessoriesProduct development from scratch to successful implementation (including pivot management):- Evaluation of batch of product concepts based on AI Visual Recognition technology- Market research and segmentation to define and prioritize opportunities- B2C user needs qualitative research and validation- MVP development and prototype testing- Pivot to B2B market- B2B user needs research and early adopter sourcing- Pilot implementation of B2B AI visual search engine- Sales process for B2B product development Show less

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  Oferteo.pl

  Apr 2022 - now

  Senior Product Manager

  Product roadmap development and implementation: • Responsible for creating, communicating and continuously updating the strategic product development path, ensuring it is aligned with the company's business goals and market expectations• Develop product KPIs, ensure data availability (including Database SQL, PBI and Excel reporting integrations), monitor KPIs, and coordinate activities to provide high-qualityUser research management:• Conducting and overseeing market research to identify critical user needs and preferences has contributed to developing innovative product solutionsUX design and user testing: • Working with the UX team to design intuitive interfaces and functionality, tested qualitatively and quantitatively with users, ensuring the concept validation before implementationDesigning business and technical architecture: • Designing comprehensive business and process architectures for IT solutions developed with the development teamProduct strategy implementation• Close cooperation with the product owner, development, business analysts and involved stakeholders to ensure effective execution of the strategy and challenges resolvingManager of the customer care team dedicated to specialists using the app• Analysis of daily contact between the team and users, designing and analysing key quality indicators of processes and productsProduct: Market Place / Online Booking: https://www.oferteo.pl/express/ Show less