Michal Rogowski
Senior Engineering Manager
Location: France, Paris
Profile Summary
Senior Engineering Manager with over a decade of leadership experience, translating complex business needs into robust, scalable engineering solutions. Proven ability to lead and coach high-performing teams in building and optimizing data-intensive backend systems. I leverage system-level metrics and user data to enhance performance, strengthen security, and drive product quality. Adept at scaling teams (to 30+ engineers) and architecture to support high-growth environments, with deep experience in system integration, AI pipelines, and platform reliability.
Commercial Experience
YouGov, Senior Engineering Manager
Mar 2022 – present | Remote
- Scaled engineering team by 50% while ensuring the reliability and performance of platforms responsible for processing £X annually.
- Drove £X in annual cost savings by strategically integrating key vendors and optimizing existing processes.
- Architected and delivered enhanced fraud prevention capabilities by implementing the collection and analysis of advanced signals and incorporating ID Verification flows.
- Led engineering for the YouGov Plus product, translating user feedback into features that increased engagement and lifted Trustpilot scores to 4.6.
- Established a data-driven engineering culture by implementing robust monitoring and KPIs (DORA metrics), reducing incident resolution time.
- Authored and championed the business case for migrating to Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP), securing approval for a strategic shift in mobile development.
- Pioneered a critical feature flag service that reduced legacy dependency and enhanced compliance.
- Coached and mentored 3 engineering managers and staff software engineers.
- Led the successful acquisition and integration of InConvo, expanding operational scope and securing key personnel.
YouGov, Engineering Manager
Mar 2020 – Mar 2022 | Remote
- Improved platform stability by 80% by identifying and resolving root causes of service errors.
- Directed the migration of a legacy platform to a modern, scalable architecture, resulting in a 30% reduction in member acquisition costs.
- Directed a major cross-company integration project, expanding audience reach tenfold.
YouGov, Mobile Team Leader
Mar 2019 – Mar 2020 | Warsaw
- Led the technical development of the mobile team, increasing test coverage by 50%.
- Led the re-architecture of iOS and Android apps, improving app store ratings from 2.0 to 4.6 stars.
- Collaborated with the product manager to map business requirements into functional mobile applications.
TrueSource, Founder
Dec 2024 – June 2025 | Remote
- Built AI SAAS from concept to MVP in three months.
- Engineered a sophisticated AI pipeline leveraging Google Vertex AI and LangChain.
- Identified critical engineering leadership pain points and architected an innovative AI-driven solution.
MagicJack, iOS Team Leader
Oct 2018 – Mar 2019 | Warsaw
- Improved performance for low-latency systems for VoIP experience.
- Architected a new app supporting hundreds of thousands of paying users.
- Coordinated collaboration between four teams, introducing coaching and mentoring practices.
MagicJack, iOS Developer
Dec 2017 – Oct 2018 | Warsaw
- Maintained and refactored applications for VoIP services, enhancing cross-country call features.
Mobile Five LTD, iOS Developer
Mar 2016 – Dec 2017 | Warsaw
- Successfully led multiple projects ensuring on-time delivery.
- Engineered games with top-quality UI testing.
Ragnak Software House, iOS Developer
July 2013 – Feb 2016 | Gdansk
- Introduced Swift language, elevating development process and UI frameworks.
Skills
Technical Expertise
Microservices Architecture, System Performance Tuning, System Design, AI/ML (Google Vertex AI, LangChain), Cloud Platforms (GCP, AWS), Containerization (K8S, Docker), Mobile Development (iOS, Swift, Objective-C, Kotlin, KMP), Backend Development (Python, JavaScript), Databases (SQL), Monitoring & Logging, Testing (TDD), CI/CD, UX/DX, Authorisation/Authentication.
Leadership & Management
Strategic & Visionary Leadership: Defining objectives and strategies, translating complex information into actionable plans. Team Building & Development: Mentoring, coaching, talent acquisition and retention. Operational Excellence: Driving process improvements, optimizing workflows, performance management. Technical Direction & Guidance: Providing expert consultation and ensuring knowledge sharing. Decision-Making & Problem Solving: Identifying critical issues and resolving complex challenges. Product & Business Acumen: Aligning engineering efforts with business goals.
Interpersonal & Communication
Effective communication with all stakeholders, conflict resolution, building strong relationships, empathy, and active listening.
Education
BS in Computer Science - Gdansk University of Technology
Languages
- Polish: Mother tongue
- English: Near-native proficiency
- French: Beginner