Radosław Żak-Brodalko
Enterprise Solutions Consultant & Lead Architect
Driving holistic IT transformation programs with expertise in enterprise architecture, big data solutions, and organizational change management.
About
With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, I specialize in enterprise architecture, big data solutions, and organizational transformation. My expertise spans across multiple domains including financial services, insurance, and government sectors.
I combine deep technical knowledge with strong leadership skills to drive successful IT transformations. My approach emphasizes practical solutions, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within organizations.
Throughout my career, I've led numerous high-impact projects and trained hundreds of professionals in cutting-edge technologies, making complex concepts accessible and actionable.
Professional Experience
Enterprise Solutions Consultant, Lead Enterprise Architect
Responsible for leading enterprise architecture initiatives and driving holistic IT transformation programs for government and commercial organizations. Designs and implements enterprise solutions, mentors teams, and facilitates organizational change.
- •Designed and implemented highly scalable document mass-generation solution for Warta Insurance Group
- •Led analysis, design, and implementation of an event-collection and analytics platform for Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego
- •Led design and implementation of analytical software for operational risk analysis related to DORA implementation for Warta Insurance Group
- •Mentored organizational changes in the IT Department at Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego
- •Managed solution architecture in the EAI field for Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego
- •Consulted on centralized logging platform implementation based on Elastic Stack for PKO Bank Polski
Information Technology Solutions Architect
Worked for several companies as an IT solutions architect and consultant. Focused on solutions for operational intelligence, enterprise applications, and modern technologies.
- •Deployed Splunk Enterprise for mBank
- •Developed SIEM system based on Splunk for Warsaw Stock Exchange
- •Implemented Splunk-based Fraud Detection System for Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego
- •Authored Splunk Enterprise course with hundreds of trained students
Chief ICT Architect
Responsible for technology research, system design, and IT architecture management at the KBC Consumer Finance Poland and Romania corporate branch levels.
- •Architected Pan-European Consumer Finance Platform
- •Designed and applied SOA patterns and canonical data models
- •Designed Enterprise Service Bus with 100+ distributed services
- •Led technology evaluation and proof-of-concept projects
- •Implemented IT architecture governance processes
Senior Systems and Network Administrator (Team Leader)
Designed and managed IT infrastructure, including servers, enterprise storage, and virtual machines.
- •Designed infrastructure for KBC Consumer Finance Romania
- •Configured high-availability services
- •Designed enterprise storage infrastructure
- •Optimized Java Enterprise Edition environments
What I Deliver
Not just tools and technologies—but proven capabilities that transform organizations and deliver measurable results.
Enterprise Architecture
Transform complex organizations with proven frameworks (TOGAF, DoDAF). I design scalable systems and lead teams through successful IT transformations that deliver measurable business value.
- ✓20+ years architecture leadership
- ✓Multi-national enterprise experience
- ✓Architecture Board management
Big Data & Analytics
Turn raw data into actionable insights. I build end-to-end analytics platforms—from Splunk and Elastic Stack to Hadoop—that power critical business decisions.
- ✓SIEM & security analytics
- ✓Operational intelligence
- ✓Machine learning integration
Full-Stack Technical Leadership
Deep expertise across the entire technology stack—from bare metal infrastructure to application development. I architect and deliver production-ready systems at scale.
- ✓Linux/UNIX mastery
- ✓High-availability systems
- ✓DevOps & CI/CD automation
Security Architecture
Security by design, not afterthought. I implement enterprise-grade security solutions—SIEM, access control, threat detection—that protect critical assets without compromising usability.
- ✓Security-first mindset
- ✓Enterprise identity management
- ✓Regulatory compliance (DORA)
Organizational Change
Technology alone isn't enough. I guide organizations through cultural transformation, building teams and processes that embrace continuous improvement and innovation.
- ✓Agile coaching
- ✓Team leadership
- ✓Knowledge transfer & training
Technical Foundation
Deep expertise across the full technology stack—from architecture frameworks to infrastructure platforms
Let's Connect
Interested in collaboration or have a project in mind? I'd love to hear from you.