Bartek Ciszkowski

Current

• Freelance Developer at Freelance (Self-employed)
• CTO at WeSellit Ltd

Education

• Conestoga College

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Industry

Computer Software

Bartek Ciszkowski’s Summary

Programmer currently focused on using Python, Django, Javascript, and mySQL to create interesting web-based software. Have dabbled with C#, Java and a variety of other languages and platforms.

Substantial experience in user interface design in a variety of business and experimental applications. Successful applications of using SEO and Google Adwords to generate sales for business. Always working towards improving my skills and keeping up to speed. Currently studying a mix of functional programming and (small) business related materials.

Bartek Ciszkowski’s Specialties:

Python, Django, mySQL, SEO, Adwords, User Interface, Usability, CSS, HTML, Small Business

Bartek Ciszkowski’s Experience

• Freelance Developer

  Freelance (Self-employed)

  (Self-Employed; Internet industry)

  October 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)

  Personal and managed hosting for a variety of clients (See Whahay.net) Various freelance development of all varieties. From simple script modifications to full fledged website development and design.

• CTO

  WeSellit Ltd

  (Retail industry)

  October 2004 — Present (5 years 3 months)

  WeSellit (www.weselit.ca) is a Waterloo-based e-tailer/retailer specializing in having factory-direct pricing on items that you don't really need, but you want. Primary business is online sales but a store front is available for customers.
  
  As Chief Tech. Officer, my primary achievements have been:
  - Developed and designed WeSellit.ca, BigfootSnowshoes.com, and WaterstarSaunas.ca and all accompanying content.
  - Created inventory management tools using a Django / mySQL backend used daily by staff.
  - Built a strong online presence for WeSellit.ca using Google Adwords, SEO Techniques, email newsletters, and other forms of media (e.g: online product videos)
  - Worked in a fast-paced environment that demanded quick changes to core systems as business evolved in different directions.
  - Played key role in building various brands (e.g: Bigfoot Snowshoes) in online and traditional media.
  - Built and managed purchases of various hardware to grow infrastructure.

Bartek Ciszkowski’s Education

• Conestoga College

  Computer Programmer / Systems Analyst 2003 — 2006

  Graduated from the CP/A program at Conestoga College.

Additional Information

Bartek Ciszkowski’s Interests:

python, php, javascript, programming, new technology, django, startups, web2.0, seo, marketing, user interface, django, ajax, sports, hiking, outdoors, biking, scifi, hockey, squash, snowboarding, fishing, camping, health, food, culinary

Bartek Ciszkowski’s Groups:

•    Python Community
•    Django

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