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AUG 2023 - Present
Director of Human Factors Engineering & UX / C4i Architect
Advanced Protection Systems
hybrid, Poland
- Led the product strategy and human-machine interface (HMI) architecture for a scalable C2 (Command & Control) anti-drone system.
- Designed the core software foundation selected for Poland's historic $3.8B SAN defense program.
- Bridged the gap between complex hardware (radar/RF tech) and end-user needs, translating tactical field research into a system that reduces operators' cognitive load and delivers a tangible battlefield advantage.
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SEP 2021 - AUG 2023
Senior Product Designer (IoT & Location Services)
Kontakt.io
hybrid, Poland
- Led end-to-end product design for enterprise-grade IoT and indoor location tracking systems (BLE beacons).
- Translated complex hardware capabilities and spatial data into scalable web and mobile products.
- Drove product discovery, stakeholder alignment, and shaped the product direction within cross-functional DevSecOps environments.
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MAR 2020 - SEP 2021
Product Designer (Mission-Critical Fintech)
IG Fintech
hybrid, Poland
- Designed data-heavy, real-time trading platforms where split-second decisions and cognitive load management are crucial.
- Streamlined complex financial data into actionable interfaces, utilizing Lean UX frameworks to validate business hypotheses.
- Spearheaded the upgrade of a global design system, ensuring consistency across a massive scale of web applications.
MAR 2020 - SEP 2021
Product Designer (Mission-Critical Fintech)
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NOV 2018 - JAN 2020
UX/UI Consultant
Brickendon Consulting
Krakow, Poland
- Consulted globally recognized financial institutions on product direction and user experience.
- Defined and implemented innovative digital solutions, optimizing complex enterprise workflows and driving business value.
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JUL 2010 - NOV 2016
Web Designer & Photographer
hamaLAB
Mielec, Poland
The main business activity includes: web design, commercial photography, corporate identity design.
JUL 2010 - NOV 2016
Web Designer & Photographer
about me
I am a Product Leader and System Architect bridging the gap between complex Deep Tech (Defense/Space) and human performance.
My expertise lies in translating highly complex hardware capabilities—like radar systems, C4i, and SAR technology—into actionable, mission-critical software. Most recently, I designed the Command and Control (C2) software foundation selected for Poland's historic $3.8B SAN anti-drone program. I focus on reducing cognitive load in high-stress environments to give operators a tangible tactical advantage on the battlefield.
My design and product philosophy is rooted in actual engineering. As an active Board Member of the Polish Rocketry Association and an insider in the Space Tech sector, I don't just design interfaces; I deeply understand the hardware, physics, and market intelligence behind them.
dominik@hamalab.pl
website
hamalab.pl
