Kris Kosiba

Kris Kosiba has a diverse and extensive work experience in the IT field. They started their career as a Trainee/Shop Assistant at BAKARD in 2000, where they provided customer service and configured desktops and laptops. They then worked at Business Computing Laboratory BILANS as an IT Support/Help desk from 2002 to 2004, where they provided 1st and 2nd line support, installed and configured computer hardware and software, and set up new equipment.

In 2008, Kris joined Badger Computer Services Ltd as an IT Technician and later became an IT Engineer. In this role, they provided technical support on-site, ensured minimal downtime for users, and installed and configured computer hardware, operating systems, and applications. They also designed and implemented network solutions based on Microsoft Server OS for SMEs and schools.

In 2016, Kris worked as an Onsite Engineer at Wavex Technology Ltd and The Royal Society. In these roles, they collaborated with the Head of IT to develop effective IT systems and processes, identified gaps in systems, recommended improvements, and implemented changes. They also ensured proper documentation and communication of system changes to involved support teams.

Kris later joined IBM Global Services Delivery Centre Poland as an Advisory IT Specialist in 2018, where they provided expert IT advice and solutions.

Currently, Kris Kosiba is working at The Royal Society as the Head of Information Technology Services since July 2021. They are responsible for overseeing IT services and managing the IT team.

Kris Kosiba obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from the Upper-Silesian School of Economics in Katowice, Poland, where they studied from 2001 to 2004. Before that, Kris attended Vocational Schools Complex No. 2 in Tychy, Poland, from 1996 to 2001, where they earned a High School diploma with a specialization in Electronics Technician, specifically in the field of General Electronics. In 2008, Kris briefly attended Bickenhall College of Computing in London, UK, but no degree or field of study is specified for that period.

In terms of additional certifications, Kris acquired the "Docker Essentials: Extend Your Apps With Containers" certification from IBM in February 2018. They also obtained the "Administering Windows Server 2012 70-411" certification from Microsoft in March 2017, and the "Installing and configuring Windows Server 2012 70-410" certification from Microsoft in September 2016. Additionally, Kris holds an accreditation as a Configuration Engineer (ACE) for PAN-OS 8.0 from Palo Alto Networks; however, the exact month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.