Summary
Ernest Bednarczyk is a software engineering leader based in Gdynia with nine years of experience building and operating backend and distributed systems, currently leading the Sportsbook domain at Playbook Engineering. He combines hands-on Scala and Rust development with team leadership, driving delivery of high-performance, scalable betting and casino platforms. Ernest has a strong foundation in applied mathematics (MSc, AGH) and prior experience in IoT and telecom systems, which informs his pragmatic approach to system design and reliability. He moved from database-focused roles into backend engineering, retaining deep SQL and PL/SQL troubleshooting skills that help when complex data problems arise. Known for mentoring engineers and aligning technical strategy with business goals, he bridges product needs and execution in fast-paced gaming environments. Outside the obvious, his trajectory shows an analytical mindset that quickly adapts domain knowledge—from telecommunication databases to low-latency sportsbook systems.
9 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree Matematyka stosowana, Master's degree Matematyka stosowana at AGH University of Krakow