Piotr Barszczewski - R&D tech lead

Professional Overview

Expert Tech Lead and AI Solutions Architect with extensive experience in LLM implementation, ChatGPT integration, and technical leadership. Proven track record of leading international technical teams, developing innovative AI solutions, and delivering complex technical implementations that drive significant business value. Specialized in building scalable AI systems and optimizing LLM workflows.

With over 15 years of experience in technology leadership and innovation, I've successfully bridged the gap between cutting-edge AI solutions and practical business applications. My expertise spans from hardware design and embedded systems to modern AI implementation and team leadership, making me uniquely positioned to drive technological innovation across multiple domains.

Key Achievements as Tech Lead & AI Solutions Architect

Hardware Innovation

Designed and produced 250k+ custom hardware devices with embedded AI capabilities

AI Innovation

Led development of AI solutions generating six-figure revenue

LLM Optimization

Reduced operational costs by seven figures annually through AI and LLM optimization

Technical Leadership

Built and scaled engineering teams from 1 to 20 members

R&D Excellence

Established and led R&D center delivering 15+ successful product launches

Global Impact

Successfully deployed solutions across hundreds of industrial and restaurant sites worldwide

Technical Leadership Experience

Engineering Lead & AI Solutions Architect 2024-Present

  • Leading AI and LLM implementation strategies to maximize business value
  • Architected ML pipeline reducing manual data processing by 85%
  • Implemented ChatGPT and LLM solutions generating six-figure monthly savings
  • Developed custom AI agents for automated business process optimization
  • Established best practices for AI implementation across multiple departments

R&D Tech Lead 2014-2024

  • Led IoT R&D team of 15 engineers across hardware, embedded and software domains
  • Architected and delivered IoT solutions deployed to >250k+ devices
  • Established and managed Warsaw R&D office operations
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines reducing deployment time by 60%
  • Developed custom hardware solutions for industrial automation
  • Created scalable backend architecture supporting millions of daily messages

panGenerator co-founder 2010-2022

  • New media art & design collective based in Warsaw, Poland
  • Designed & created unique projects exploring new means of creative expression and interactions
  • Projects received numerous creative industry awards such as Cannes Golden Lion, KTR
  • Developed interactive installations for major cultural institutions
  • Led workshops and educational programs in creative technology

Areas of Expertise

AI & Machine Learning

  • Large Language Models (LLM) Implementation
  • ChatGPT Integration & Optimization
  • Custom AI Agent Development
  • Machine Learning Pipeline Architecture

Technical Leadership

  • Team Building & Scaling
  • Technical Strategy Development
  • R&D Management
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Agile Methodologies

Hardware & IoT

  • Embedded Systems Design
  • IoT Architecture
  • Hardware Prototyping
  • Industrial Automation
  • Sensor Integration

Technical Leadership Expertise

AI & LLM Development

LLM Integration, AI Agents and Agents Frameworks, Prompt Engineering

Programming & Development

Python, Go, C/C++, JavaScript, Node.js, Rust, Embedded C

Backend Architecture

REST APIs, MongoDB, SQL, InfluxDB, Message Queues, Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture

Infrastructure & DevOps

Docker, Ansible, Nomad, GitLab CI/CD, Grafana