Engineering Director Oleksandr Chornomaz, based in Krakow, offers an insight into his professional motivations as well as his life outside of work in the latest of LoopMe’s employee spotlights.
Why did you decide to join LoopMe?
I’ve always wanted to work at a startup, and when I joined back in 2016, the company still had a very dynamic and flexible management style. There were no strictly defined roles – everyone contributed in any way they could, based on their skills and abilities. I really resonated with that approach. I was deeply passionate about my work and grew alongside the company. Back then, we had a small team of developers working together in an open space, where we could freely exchange ideas. Some of the best concepts emerged from those discussions, even from heated but productive debates.
What project or event has been your favourite to work on at LoopMe?
Over nearly nine years at LoopMe, I’ve had the opportunity to work on almost every major engineering project within the company – from our core product at the time, the DSP, to our first SDK integrations, and even in the Data Science team. However, my favourite project has to be the Intelligent Marketplace. It serves as the backbone that connects all our products into a unified ecosystem – essentially the heart of the company, where speed meets innovation.
Can you discuss a skill you’ve acquired or developed while working at LoopMe?
When I joined LoopMe, my background was primarily in networking and server administration. However, my true aspiration was to become a software developer. In a way, I started from scratch, despite having already spent seven years in IT as a Network Engineer and DevOps specialist. At LoopMe, I honed my programming skills and, over time, expanded into management, business strategy, and product development. Learning to look beyond just the technical aspects and build products that drive revenue has been incredibly motivating for me.
Tell us a bit about yourself
I come from a small town near Dnipro called Pidhorodne. Since childhood, I’ve been fascinated by technology – I always wanted to understand how things work. As a kid, I would take apart all my electronic toys, though not all of them made it back to their original state! My interest in IT started back in school. I kept up with the latest tech news, built computers for myself and my friends simply because I enjoyed it. Over time, this curiosity evolved into a passion, ultimately shaping my career into what it is today.
Do you have any hobbies?
Throughout my life, I’ve had a variety of hobbies, from folk dancing to basketball. Sports have always been a big part of my life, and I love trying new activities. In school, I was the captain of my basketball team and even envisioned a future in professional leagues, but IT eventually won me over. More recently, when I lived in Cyprus for a year and a half, I took up rowing – a fascinating and highly disciplined sport. At the moment, I stay active by regularly working out at the gym, keeping in shape for any new sport I might want to try in the future.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you choose and why?
I don’t have a specific location in mind, but my ideal place would be somewhere close to mountains, the sea, or the ocean. I value being able to retreat into nature from time to time, to recharge and spend quality moments with loved ones—whether in the forest, the mountains, or on the water. At the same time, I want to live in a place that is technologically advanced, with strong opportunities for growth and surrounded by inspiring people. I’m still searching for my dream city, but I’m confident I’ll find it someday!
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