Arek Kaczmarek

Arek Kaczmarek is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in data engineering, software development, and cloud-based solutions, currently serving as Associate Vice President of Engineering at Providence since February 2019. Previously, in various roles including Executive Director of Data Engineering and Operations, Kaczmarek has driven digital transformation in healthcare, engineering cloud solutions, and implementing data governance standards across a extensive healthcare system. Other notable positions held include Director of Data Engineering and Analytics Development at Verimatrix, Head of Big Data and Data Warehouse Engineering at PlayStation, and Sr. Director of Data Platform and Solutions at The New York Times. Kaczmarek's expertise is complemented by a strong background in big data technologies, having presented at numerous industry conferences, and a robust educational foundation with advanced degrees from the University of Chicago and the Illinois Institute of Technology.