Krzysztof Dec
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Welcome to my CV & Portfolio. Please take a moment to browse through my work, skills, and professional experience. I firmly believe that challenges provide opportunities for development and improvement. That's why I actively seek out new challenges both in my professional and personal life. Feel free to contact me directly to learn more.
About Me
I’m Krzysztof Dec, a technology leader with a unique blend of hands-on manufacturing expertise and advanced digital transformation strategy. I have evolved from operating and optimizing production machinery to leading engineering teams and developing cutting-edge digital solutions across multiple industries.
Today, I specialize in aligning manufacturing processes with Industry 4.0 standards — integrating ERP , shop floor execution systems , asset management , and leveraging platforms like Databricks, Tableau and Power BI for data-driven insights.
My mission is to bridge the gap between Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT), driving sustainable growth and fostering global collaboration across continents. I thrive on challenges and continuously seek out opportunities to innovate, streamline operations, and mentor the next generation of engineers.
Let’s connect and shape the future of digital manufacturing together.
Proficiencies
I'm constantly seeking new and valuable skills to enhance my work. Whether I'm collaborating with others or working independently, I believe there is always room for improvement and learning. Take a look at my skillset, and click on each skill for additional information.
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What I’ve Done
Technology Specialist, Heineken
June 2024 - present
Developing at Scale
I was attracted to the company because of the scale and ambition of the transformation project. This initiative is, by far, the largest digitalization effort I have been involved in. This role provided an oportunity to transition from manufacturing operations to the IT domain, offering extremely valuable experience and significantly enhancing my understanding of information technology. It marks an important milestone in my digitalization career.
As part of the implementation and development team, my responsibilities include master data migration, cloud solutions development, ERP integration (SAP), data transformation (Databricks, Power BI), and shop floor execution (Parsable). Through this experience, I have gained a comprehensive understanding of both Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT), recognizing them as two sides of the same coin.
Digitalisation Manager, Umicore
January 2024 - June 2023
Setting up a New Foundation
During this short assignment, I had the opportunity to gain valuable experience working on a greenfield project, where a newly built mega-factory needed to meet rigorous standards set by the parent company. My responsibilities included identifying digitalization opportunities, preparing project proposals, securing budgets, and overseeing project execution.
One particularly interesting aspect of this role was working with simulation software (AnyLogic). During my time at Umicore, I led an initiative to build an internal logistics model based on the actual factory layout and real production capacities. Although my assignment was brief, it was a highly rewarding and fruitful experience that significantly enhanced my skills in digital transformation and project management.
Process Development Manager, LISI Aerospace
January 2023 - December 2023
Leading digital transformation
As a Process Development Manager, I play a crucial role in leading a dynamic digital transformation initiative while managing a team of six skilled engineers. Guiding our organization through this transformative journey, I am responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive strategy that aligns our manufacturing processes with the requirements of Industry 4.0. This encompasses identifying suitable technological solutions, assessing financial feasibility, and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders. Additionally, I actively engage in the digitalization and automation community, which spans across multiple continents. By staying connected with professionals worldwide and participating in global industry events, I bring valuable insights and best practices to our digital transformation efforts. Through my leadership and involvement, I aim to drive sustainable growth and contribute to the advancement of digitalization on a global scale.
Digitalisation Engineer, LISI Aerospace
November 2018 - December 2022
Bridging the gap between operational and information technology
Creating and implementing long term and complex digital transformation strategy, allowing to convert existing manufacturing processes in line with the Industry 4.0 requirements. This includes, but is not limited to identification of the suitable technological solutions which will deliver a tangible benefit, analysing financial feasibility of the created strategy, communicating a long term vision and managing relationship with the key stakeholders. Defining technical requirements and writing technical specification for the new generation of the production equipment. Collaboration with the academic and research organisations in the field of development and adaptation of the existing or emerging technologies into production environment. Working closely with the IT department supporting creation of the new IT ecosystem allowing for the implementation of the created solution. Identification of the suitable suppliers and engaging them in the project. Managing CAPEX process, from down-selecting suppliers, agreeing the technical specification, negotiating T&C to equipment qualification and production hand over.
Production Engineer, LISI Aerospace
November 2015 - October 2018
Ensuring the smooth operation of the high volume manufacturing department
Working as a production engineer, I was responsible for the secondary operations high volume production department consisting of 4 production lines. My day-to-day responsibilities included controlling and optimising production processes, improving consumable tooling life, organising routine maintenance of the production equipment, supervising sub-contractors, industrialisation of the new products, reviewing and creating new process and machinery related documentation, providing technical support, running 5S, SMED and 8D projects, optimising cycle time, reverse engineering and new design of the machine components in Solidworks, rapid prototyping using FDM 3D printing, replacing standard consumable tooling with 3D printed alternatives. Rearranging production lines to optimise production capacity in response to changing customer demand. Procurement of capital equipment starting from the project justification through creation of the technical specification, selecting suppliers, negotiation of the terms and conditions, machine qualification and finally creating relevant documentation, organising training and hand over to production.
Machine Setter, LISI Aerospace
October 2011 - October 2015
Getting things done right first time
Setting and operating specialised production equipment (mainly bespoke machinery) like thread rolling machines, automated lathes, multi-spindle milling machines. Verifying quality of the produced components for adherence to dimensional and visual standards, including micro-structure metallurgical inspection.
Senior Machine Operator, Alumasc Precision Components
February 2009 - October 2011
Setting and operating milling machines(Hass, Okuma, Matsuura), optimisation of the programs, tool changeovers.
Fundation Degree in Engineering, Open University
Combining academic and work environment covering a vast number of engineering subjects. Starting with the origin of engineering and building a good foundation of the mathematical skills through the study of the following topics: design, electronics, energy, manufacturing, materials, mechanics and structural analysis. As a part of the mentioned subjects during the study I had to complete 2 work based modules (6 months each) related to managing projects using both AGILE and Predictive approach.
Technik Handlowiec,
ZSE w Brzegu
Equivalent of the Level 3 Technical Secondary School. Highly focused on preparing to start and manage own business.
Education
"There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still."
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