Mr Marek Gmerski Kozminski University, Poland
He is the Head of Project Management Studies at Kozminski University and concurrently serves as a Ph.D. candidate and Research and Teaching Assistant at the Department of Quantitative Methods & Information Technology. With a strong academic background, he has contributed significantly to the field of project management. His dedication to both teaching and research is evident in his roles as a Ph.D. candidate and Research Assistant, where he continues to expand his expertise in quantitative methods and information technology.
🎓Education:
He currently holds the position of Head of Project Management Studies at Kozminski University and is concurrently pursuing a Ph.D., serving as a Research and Teaching Assistant at the Department of Quantitative Methods & Information Technology. His academic journey began with the completion of his Master of Science (MA) degree at the Wrocław Academy of Economics (now Wroclaw University of Economics), specializing in the Department of Management and Computer Science. With a strong foundation in both management and computer science, he has seamlessly transitioned into a leadership role at Kozminski University, showcasing his expertise in project management studies. As a dedicated Ph.D. candidate and Research and Teaching Assistant, he actively contributes to the academic community while continuing to pursue advanced knowledge in his field.
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Experience:
Since the inception of his career in IT and management consulting in 1998, he has held diverse roles, evolving into a seasoned professional. Initially serving as an SAP R/3 consultant and IT-business alignment consultant, he swiftly progressed to become a subject matter expert in IT investment valuation, incorporating real options calculations into his expertise. His leadership skills were evident as the head of a project managers’ competence center and later as the deputy head of the consulting services department. During the emergence of the agile manifesto, he embraced the approach, becoming one of its early advocates in business-reorientation strategic projects. In 2006, he ventured into managing high-risk business and digital transformation projects in telecommunications, banking, insurance, and media, leaving a lasting impact on strategic IT initiatives. Between 2013 and 2021, he served as an advisor to the board at a power industry manufacturing start-up, contributing to its international recognition. An active trainer since 2001, he has imparted knowledge in management, project management, and performance management (financial controlling). Currently, having partially retired from his consulting and project management career, he joined Kozminski University in 2021. Engaged in scientific publications and pursuing a Ph.D. on crisis management and project management, he continues to contribute to academia and the evolving landscape of project management methodologies.
Publications:
- The Rise and Fall of Information Janitors Published By : 2001
- Pinky, The Brain, and Strategic Investment Management Published By : 2001