Mike Polinowski

Master of Fine Arts & Graphic Design

2002 - 2004

University Cologne, Germany

Mass spectrometry and Terahertz spectroscopy for the detection of iron compounds in high energy and low pressure plasmas (Ms.Sc.) for the department of physics and astro science. Combined with a teaching position for laboratory courses for the department of inorganic chemistry.

Bachelor of Science - Atmospheric Science & Biological Chemistry

2000 - 2002

University Wuppertal, Germany

Development of new spectroscopic methods in atmospheric analysis for the department of physical chemistry. Teaching position for laboratory courses in inorganic chemistry and instrumental analysis.

Chief Technology Officer

2015 - Present

Waletech (INSTAR Deutschland GmbH)

Hongkong S.A.R. / Shenzhen, China

• Computer Vision research and integration of existing machine learning services into AIOps workflows. Automated transfer learning with source control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Going Cloud-native with Hashicorp Nomad and Consul. Operating containerized and legacy web applications in delocalized, self-healing and auto-scaling bare-metal cluster. Extending observability by integrating services in the Zabbix Server monitoring software.
• Integrating DevOps standards with self-hosted Gitlab source-control CI/CD pipelines. Containerization of web application and adding server and application layer observability.
• Expanding the target for INSTAR products to the home automation sector by the integration of open IoT standards and communication protocols.
• Lead in the design, development, and implementation of the graphic, layout, and production communication materials
• Delegate tasks to the 7 members of the design team and provide counsel on all aspects of the project.
• Supervise the assessment of all graphic materials in order to ensure quality and accuracy of the design
• Oversee the efficient use of production project budgets ranging from $2,000 - $25,000

General Manager

2012 - 2015

INSTAR Deutschland GmbH

Guangzhou, China

• Leading a team in the development and maintenance of a customer online knowledge base, based Node.js and React.js on a CentOS and Elasticsearch backend. Integration of this online help platform into all in-house software products. As well as setting up internal training programs for the customer service team. New product development and quality assurance in cooperation with the production line.
• Developed numerous marketing programs (logos, brochures,infographics, presentations, and advertisements).
• Managed up to 5 projects or tasks at a given time while under pressure
• Recommended and consulted with clients on the most appropriate graphic design
• Created 4+ design presentations and proposals a month for clients and account managers

Support Technician

2011 - 2012

INSTAR Deutschland GmbH

Guangzhou, China

• First and second tier technical support for end customers and on-site quality assurance for the production cycle. Creation of print and online documentation for customers and trainings material for new employees. Enabling the system integration into third-party software and hardware products.
• Leading a team in the development and maintenance of a customer online knowledge base (Wiki), based Node.js and React.js on a CentOS and Elasticsearch backend. Integration of this online help platform into all in-house software products. As well as setting up internal training programs for the customer service team. New product development and quality assurance in cooperation with the production line.
• Developed numerous marketing programs (logos, brochures,infographics, presentations, and advertisements).
• Managed up to 5 projects or tasks at a given time while under pressure
• Recommended and consulted with clients on the most appropriate graphic design
• Created 4+ design presentations and proposals a month for clients and account managers