About Me

Passionate technologist, continuous learner, and problem solver

Maciej Rekowski

Maciej Rekowski

DevOps Engineer & Cloud Architect

📍 Warsaw, Poland

👨‍💻 My Journey

With over 10 years of professional experience in IT, my journey has been one of continuous evolution and growth. I began my career on the administration side, where I discovered my passion for scripting and automation. What started as simple batch scripts to make daily tasks easier quickly evolved into a deep love for programming and infrastructure automation.

This natural progression from system administration to DevOps has given me a unique perspective on both sides of the operational spectrum. I understand the challenges of maintaining stable systems while also pushing for continuous improvement and innovation. This duality has become my strength in building bridges between development and operations teams.

🚀 Evolution to DevOps

System Monitoring Foundations
Started learning IT through system monitoring, understanding how to observe and analyze system behavior before diving into administration.
System Administration Mastery
Progressed to Windows and Linux server management, leveraging monitoring insights to become a proactive administrator.
The Scripting Revelation
What began as a youngster's curiosity with programming became a professional asset, turning repetitive tasks into elegant automated solutions.
Cloud Transformation
Embraced cloud technologies, specializing in Azure and container orchestration, leading organizational shifts to cloud-native architectures.
DevOps Leadership
Now architecting complete DevOps ecosystems, from CI/CD pipelines to Infrastructure as Code, always with an eye on the next technological advancement.

💡 What Drives Me

I'm fueled by an insatiable curiosity for new technologies and a genuine love for working with people. There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of seeing a well-orchestrated system running smoothly or helping a team overcome a technical challenge through collaborative problem-solving.

Everything related to computers fascinates me – from the elegance of a well-written algorithm to the complexity of distributed systems. I believe that technology should serve people, not the other way around, and I strive to create solutions that are not just technically sound but also user-friendly and maintainable.

🎯 Beyond the Terminal

While DevOps is my profession, my interests extend far beyond the command line. I believe that diverse hobbies make us better problem solvers and more creative thinkers in our professional lives.

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Photography
Capturing moments and playing with light, developing an eye for detail and composition
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Electronics
Building circuits and understanding hardware, bridging the gap between software and physical world
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Homebrewing
Crafting unique beers, where chemistry meets creativity and patience yields rewards
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IoT Projects
Automating brewing processes and home systems, combining all my passions into practical solutions
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Sports & Fitness
Running, calisthenics, and all forms of strength/HIIT training - building physical resilience to match mental endurance

Let's Connect!

Whether you want to discuss cloud architectures, share brewing recipes, or explore new technologies, I'm always up for a good conversation.