Meet Our Manager – Magda

We’d like to introduce our Project Manager – Magda.

With around 10 years of experience in the IT industry, she has built her career across project management, delivery management, and leadership roles. Throughout that time, she has worked with a wide variety of teams, projects, and organizational structures, gaining extensive experience in both operational delivery and strategic portfolio management. 

She joined Addepto over six months ago as a Project Manager. Thanks to her experience leading teams, managing complex portfolios, and working closely with clients, she plays a key role in driving project success while supporting the growth and development of her team members. 

We interviewed her, asking 7 questions to gain insights into his leadership style and experience working with her team at Addepto.

1. What are the first three things that come to your mind when you think about working at Addepto?

Engagement is the first word that comes to mind. I think it comes down to the people who work here. Addepto attracts people who genuinely enjoy consulting and thrive in this kind of environment. They don’t wait for someone to point them toward a solution – they proactively look for ways to help clients and solve problems.

Great Clients – we work with truly interesting clients and projects. Many of them are already mature organizations from a business perspective, but at the same time they’re exploring new areas related to AI and data. That creates a great balance between innovation and discovery on one hand, and working with companies that have clear goals and well-established processes on the other.

Consulting Mindset – this probably best describes the way we work. There’s a lot of ownership, trust, and focus on delivering business value. From day one, I felt empowered to make decisions and take initiative, while at the same time everyone was aligned around one common goal-delivering real value to our clients.

2. What do you value most about the team you work with?

First and foremost, I value their independence. In fast-paced projects, it’s impossible to be everywhere at once, so it’s incredibly important that people take ownership of their work, communicate with clients, and keep everyone informed about what’s happening. It makes collaboration much smoother.

The second thing is technical expertise and a genuine desire to grow. You can see that people are passionate about staying up to date with industry trends, earning certifications, and sharing knowledge. A great example was our discussions around Databricks Genie. Before we even started exploring how we could use it for our clients, the team was already familiar with the latest features, the product roadmap, and upcoming releases. It really shows the level of curiosity and commitment to continuous learning within the team

3. What skills do you think are essential to thrive in your team?

Transparency comes first. I’d much rather hear about a problem early than discover it later. Problems can always be solved, but only if we know about them.

The second important skill is the ability to give and receive feedback. I enjoy working with people who can openly discuss what’s working well and what could be improved.

And probably the most important one is a “let’s figure it out” attitude. In consulting, many challenges can be solved collaboratively if people are open-minded and willing to take action. In my experience, that mindset is often more valuable than expertise in a specific technology, which can always be learned along the way.

4. What advice would you give to someone considering joining your team?

First, think about what truly gives you satisfaction at work and how you want to grow professionally. Not everyone needs to become a manager, and not everyone wants to lead people. Some people thrive as technical experts, and that’s just as valuable a career path.

Second, get to know the client and their business. The better you understand why
a project exists and what problems it is meant to solve, the greater impact you can have on its success.

And finally, make sure you enjoy the pace and dynamics of consulting. It’s an environment that requires independence, adaptability, and comfort with change. For some people, that’s one of its biggest advantages; for others, it may not be the right fit.

5. How do you maintain good communication and foster development within the team?

I try to be as transparent as possible. Whenever I can share business context, client updates, or potential risks, I do. I want the team to understand not only their tasks but also the bigger picture behind them.

We have regular one-on-one meetings and ongoing development conversations.
I also try to identify opportunities where people can make the most of their strengths and interests. If someone wants to specialize in a particular area, I do my best to create opportunities for them to grow in that direction.

I also place a lot of importance on continuous feedback. I don’t like postponing conversations – I’d rather recognize great work or address challenges when they happen, while the context is still fresh.

6. What do you enjoy most about working as a manager?

What I enjoy most is the variety. Very few days look the same, and that’s something I genuinely like.

I also enjoy seeing people grow, take on more responsibility, and succeed. At the same time, I try to give them enough space to achieve those successes on their own because their accomplishments should always take center stage.

Another aspect I find very rewarding is problem-solving. After many years of working with different clients and projects, I’ve built up a lot of practical experience that I can now use to help the team find effective solutions more quickly.

If you had your own mug with a quote or motto, what would it say?

Stop starting, start finishing.