Wojtek Sznapka Executive technology, data and AI expert

Professional Experience

CEO & Co-founder

Gamblitude (V 2025 - present)
Katowice Metropolitan Area

Building an AI-powered data platform for iGaming that combines cloud-native data warehousing, self-service analytics, and an AI agent trained on deep industry expertise.

Focus Areas:

  • AI Decision Intelligence: Deliver proactive, context-aware recommendations for operators
  • End-to-End Data Platform: Connect data warehouse, BI, and AI workflows into a single decision layer
  • Scalable Product Execution: Build a cloud-native platform designed for rapid growth and high availability

Board Member

Gaming Innovation Group (V 2025 - present)
Stockholm/Malta

Supporting strategic decisions at board level with focus on technology, data, and long-term innovation in iGaming.

Executive Board Member

Betsys s.r.o. (VI 2024 - V 2025)
Prague, Czechia

Contributed to strategic leadership in a technology company serving the Polish sportsbook market leader.

Chief Technology Officer

STS Gaming Group (VI 2018 - V 2025)
Katowice, Poland

STS is the largest sportsbook operator in Poland. Following Betsys acquisition in 2024, leading technology across both organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Technology Leadership: Oversee the Technology Department (70+ people), including development teams, DevOps, QA, data engineering, and data science
  • Strategic Decision-Making: Collaborate with top management on technical guidance, roadmap planning, and innovation initiatives
  • Architectural & Technical Strategy:
    • Define technical vision, strategies, and policies
    • Lead architectural initiatives focused on scalability and high availability
    • Successfully completed company-wide migration to Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Data & AI Initiatives: Oversee Data Warehouse architecture and collaborate with data science team on AI-driven solutions
  • Post-Acquisition Leadership:
    • Lead integration of engineering teams (120 people) following Betsys acquisition
    • Optimize software development processes across both organizations
    • Ensure high-performance, reliable solutions for the business

President of Board

Cherry Online Polska (IX 2017 – V 2018)
Katowice, Poland

  • Successfully secured Sportsbook license from the Ministry of Finance
  • Led strategic advancement in Poland’s gaming industry through regulatory compliance
  • Navigated complex regulatory landscapes through collaborative approach

Head of Development

XCaliber (III 2014 – VI 2018)
Katowice, Poland

Led Polish branch of XCaliber (part of Cherry AB, now ComeOn!).

Key Achievements:

  • Operations Development: Established and scaled Polish office to 50 people
  • Strategic Leadership: Served as Board of Directors member
  • Product Development: Led development of core products including affiliate/tracking systems and payment solutions
  • Team Building: Built and managed high-performing development team

Technical Manager

XSolve (I 2013 – III 2014)
Gliwice, Poland

  • Oversaw technical aspects of projects
  • Made strategic technology decisions
  • Mentored team members
  • Managed continuous integration environment
  • Promoted software craftsmanship practices

Earlier Positions

  • Software Architect, XSolve (VI 2011 – I 2013), Gliwice, Poland
  • Senior Software Developer, XSolve (IV 2010 – VI 2011), Gliwice, Poland
  • Lead Developer, 3a.pl (II 2008 – IV 2010), Gliwice, Poland
  • Software Developer, EGAsoft (VII 2006 – II 2008), Knurów, Poland

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science

Silesian University of Technology (2005 – 2010)
Gliwice, Poland

  • Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science
  • Specialization: Internet and Multimedia Systems

Technical Skills & Personal Attributes

Technical Expertise

  • Software craftsmanship
  • Scalable and high-performance web architectures
  • Cloud Computing (GCP, AWS)
  • Big Data & Machine Learning
  • AI & BigQuery
  • SQL and NoSQL databases, Apache Kafka
  • Programming Languages: Python, PHP, Angular, JavaScript

Personal Attributes

  • Hardworking and goal-oriented team player
  • Strong sense of ownership and responsibility
  • Experienced in leading teams to deliver complex projects
  • Skilled communicator and problem solver
  • Analytical mindset
  • Open-minded and adaptable
  • Passionate about continuous learning and new experiences

Certifications

  • Machine Learning for Trading (2023)
    New York Institute of Finance via Coursera
  • Professional Cloud Architect (2022)
    Google Cloud
  • Machine Learning (2021)
    Stanford University via Coursera
  • Scalable Machine Learning (2015)
    via edX
  • Mining Massive Datasets (2014)
    Stanford University via Coursera
  • Practical Machine Learning (2014)
    Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health via Coursera
  • Data Analysis (2013)
    Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health via Coursera
  • Computing for Data Analysis (2013)
    Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health via Coursera
  • Web Intelligence and Big Data (2013)
    Indian Institute of Technology Delhi via Coursera
  • Implementing Domain Driven Design Workshop (2013)
    by Vaughn Vernon
  • Zend Certified Engineer PHP 5.3 (2010)

Public Speaking & Industry Engagement

Conference Speaking

  • PHPCon 2023
  • Google Cloud Days 2023 Warsaw
  • PHPCon 2016
  • CodeEurope 2016
  • PyWaw Summit 2015
  • PHPCon 2014
  • PHPCon 2013
  • 4Developers 2013
  • Tech.3camp 2013
  • AlejeIT 2013
  • PHPCon 2012
  • Internet Beta 2011

Panel Discussions

  • CloudUp Warsaw (2024)
  • SBC Barcelona (2022)