I was born in Głogów, a city located in the Copper Belt region where the main employer is the state-owned KGHM mining and metallurgical company. Upon completing my middle school education, I decided to attend Technical High School No. 1 in Głogów with a major in metallurgical engineering. This program was meant to provide me with a stable future working at the Głogów copper smelter, which is the 7th largest copper producer in the world and the largest silver producer in the world. During my summer breaks, I worked in Norway doing various physical labor jobs related to carpentry and finishing work. Only in hindsight did I realize how much impact physical labor during my early years had on me. It taught me perseverance and helped shape my character.
During my four-year program, I completed two years of internships at KGHM, where I had the opportunity to learn about the mechanisms behind large-scale production and the organization of a massive workplace. After completing my high school education, I received a job offer from KGHM, but I declined. I felt that I could always return there, and while I was young, I wanted to try my luck elsewhere.
That's how I ended up in Krakow, where I pursued a part-time degree in petroleum and gas engineering at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow. This was a dream come true for me: studying at one of the best universities in Poland in a highly demanding field that required an enormous investment of time and effort. In order to support myself, I had to find a job, and my first employment contract was with Play, a telecommunications company that sells phone and internet subscription packages. Among my friends, I was always known as a talkative person, so sales seemed like a natural choice for me. There, I learned how to handle customers, solve complex technical and personal problems, and work under pressure to meet sales targets and deal with stressed-out customers.
After a year in Krakow, I decided to move to Wrocław, where I continued working in sales but found myself in the banking sector. First, I worked as a customer advisor at ING, and then as a transactional advisor at BOŚ Bank. I still commuted to Krakow on weekends for my studies. After a year, I realized that I wanted to pursue a different path in life. I wanted to work for a large corporation to get closer to the true finance industry. That's how I ended up at BNY Mellon as a fund accountant. At the same time, I quit my studies at AGH and started studying finance and accounting at WSB University in Wrocław.
At BNY Mellon, I and my team were responsible for calculating NAVs for 112 funds of the Swedish bank SEB. My time at BNY Mellon was very fruitful. I was able to improve my skills and learn new things related to finance. I also participated in the first tests and projects involving many departments and people from Europe. I was promoted twice during my tenure, and I left BNY Mellon as a Lead Representative Fund Accounting (Supervisory) in the team valuing funds from the United Kingdom
In April 2022, I was presented with an offer to join BNP Paribas as a contractor to lead the EMERALD project. Although it was a quick change for me, I always expect new challenges from life, which is why I decided to take up the opportunity. In May 2022, I established my own business, "Stankiewicz Consulting," and took on the role of Project Manager at BNP Paribas, becoming the main coordinator for the International Operations Center in Warsaw and the Global Project Manager for the Fund Administration department. In November 2022, I commenced a new project, EMIR Refit, as a Project Manager at BNP Paribas. This project involves the implementation of new regulatory requirements set by the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives. As the Project Manager, I am responsible for coordinating various stakeholders and ensuring successful project delivery within the given timelines and budget. This project is a challenging yet exciting opportunity to showcase my skills in managing complex projects in the financial industry. I look forward to delivering successful outcomes for the organization and achieving my personal growth objectives through this project. 
