Tomasz Szpak
Deep dives into software architecture, leadership, strategy and more.
Who am I?
I’ve always had a clear view into people - their intentions, blocks, and unspoken alliances. Over the years, this has evolved into a precise, real-time reading of teams and dynamics. I don’t just build technical systems; I tune human systems so that everything works better - architecture, delivery, and culture. I lead with empathy, navigate tension before it surfaces, and help people feel truly seen.
Latest Posts
A Stakeholder's How-To Guide To Event Storming
DDD Misconceptions. Avoiding Domain-Driven Design Pitfalls
Master AMQP Messaging in Distributed Systems
Can We Build a Remote Culture That Connects?
Actionable Steps To Take After Event Storming
Master Chaos and Run Event Storming Like a Pro
A Practical Guide to Effective Event Storming
Event Storming Facilitator's Guide to Collaboration
Infrastructure Monitoring 101. Keep Your Systems Online
Learning New Language
The Power of Why - Explaining Decisions to Your Team
IT Decisions Mean Navigating Trade-offs, Not Silver Bullets
The Power of Shaped Professionals
Synchronous and Asynchronous
Data's Epic Journey Keyboard to Cloud Unveiled
Terraform Pains. Scaling AWS IaaC Challenges
Schema Sync Strategies for Safe Database Migrations
Safe and Secure Web Applications
Onion Architecture - Layering for Clean Codebases
Mastering Product Strategy: A Deep Dive into Product strategic tools
Better Javascript by using declarative paradigm
Crafting the Perfect Fit: Mastering the Value Proposition Canvas
Lean Canvas: A Streamlined Approach to Startup Strategy
Building a Strong Foundation with the Business Model Canvas
Why Software Architecture Matters So Much
Relational, NoSQL & DBMS Database Models Explained
Conway's Law
Why Your Infrastructure Needs a Bouncer (a.k.a. the Bastion Host)
Programmers - Engineers or Artists? Or Maybe Both?
The Framework
Ports and Adapters. Hexagonal Architecture Explained
Unlocking Clarity with the Product Vision Board: A Strategic Guide
Tabs or Spaces?
The Role of Ego in Software Engineering
Visualizing Software Architecture Using C4 Model
Team Retention Tactics with Trust, Honesty and Respect
Documenting Key Choices With Architecture Decision Records
Race Conditions
Software's Pervasive Impact on Modern Life
Decoding Communication Protocols - FTP, HTTP, SMTP and USB
Dunning-Kruger Effect. Are You Unaware of Your Ignorance?
How To Effectively Gather Software System Requirements
Scalability
Separating Fact from Fiction in the IT Industry
The Influence of IT Giants. Turing, Dijkstra, Gates, and Torvalds
