Karol Wiszowaty
Inspeerity, Co-founder, COO, Delivery Director
Białystok, Poland
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Manager, leader and engineer at heart with over 20 years of professional experience in the delivery of complex software projects. Holding different positions from software engineering through project management and team leading, ending at account, delivery management and C-level positions.
Customer advocate, enthusiast of agile methodologies, software development processes optimisation, and growing high-performance self-organising teams. Enjoys self-development and learning new things.
Since 2018 involved in building a software agency from scratch (to 170+) where, besides many things, he is responsible for the whole engineering part of the company.
Area of Expertise
Architecture is a Selling Game
Software architecture is not just about making technical decisions - it’s about selling those decisions to stakeholders. Architects operate at the intersection of business and technology, influencing executives, product teams, and developers. Even the best architecture is meaningless if it isn’t understood, supported, and funded.
My talk explores how architects can effectively communicate trade-offs, justify decisions, and align architecture with business value. You’ll learn how to translate technical choices into business impact, handle resistance, and become an influential decision-maker.
Through real-world case studies and practical techniques, I'll try to answer the questions of who your customers are and how to speak the language of the business. I'll discuss influence and persuasion to gain buy-in for your architecture and will share several practical techniques for achieving your goals.
Junior vs Senior
Think you know what it means to be a Senior developer? Think again. This presentation cuts through the fluff and industry clichés to deliver a raw, funny, and thought-provoking look at the real differences between Juniors, Mids, and Seniors - from mindset and behaviour to code quality, risk management, and even bank accounts.
Whether you're just starting out or managing a team, this session will challenge your assumptions, make you laugh, and maybe make you uncomfortable. Expect stories from the trenches, reflections on imposter syndrome and the Dunning-Kruger effect, and brutal truths about how not to kill a project by “overengineering it to death.”
Perfect for devs of all levels, tech leads, and anyone trying to grow their career in a meaningful way - this is not your typical “career path” talk.
Join and find out whether you're really a Senior… or just think you are.
You're programmer and what's next?
Have you ever wondered about career development opportunities beyond reaching the Senior Developer level?
Is it the end of the road for a technical person or just the beginning of a long journey?
What are the possibilities, how do they do it elsewhere (Google, Amazon, Microsoft), what skills do you need, and what do you need to focus on to achieve it?
In this presentation, I focus on the transition toward Engineering Management, drawing on my personal experience to highlight common pitfalls and hidden challenges of stepping into Tech Lead, Architect, or Managerial roles. And most importantly, how to avoid them. You'll learn what to expect, how to prepare, and how to know if it's really for you.
I'll talk about things no one told me about, and I had to figure them out myself over the years. And I would give a lot to know them earlier.
Whether you're a Junior exploring possibilities or a Senior unsure what’s next, this talk offers a rare, unfiltered view into the mental, emotional, and strategic shift required to grow your impact, without losing yourself in the process.
Global Software Architecture Summit 2025 Sessionize Event Upcoming
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