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New Episode of Raiffeisen Tech Podcast #3 – About Data Product, APEX, and Automation

In this episode of the Raiffeisen Tech Podcast, learn how Raiffeisen Tech support RBI Group’s data transformation through data products and the APEX platform, enabling faster, more secure, and user-friendly access to data across teams. Our experts share insights into the shift towards self-service data solutions and the vital role of governance and support in this process.

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Data products are becoming increasingly important within the RBI Group, and because of their growing role, this topic couldn’t be missing from our podcast. In this episode of the Raiffeisen Tech Podcast, we talk with Robert Marek, responsible for the technical development of the APEX platform, and Jacek Cieślak, who manages Service Management and user support, to explore how APEX supports teams in creating and developing data products.

We discuss the shift from traditional data lakes to a more autonomous, self-service approach to data, as well as the benefits of automation, standardization, and faster delivery of data products. The conversation also covers the role of governance, data ownership, and secure data sharing between teams. Jacek shares insights into the daily work of Service Management and collaboration with engineers to improve the platform.  

Join us to learn why data products are the future at RBI and how APEX supports this transformation.

Premiere July 30, 2026

In this episode, we cover topics like:

  • Why RBI Group is focusing more on data products and what it means for the organization. 
  • What the APEX platform is and how it solves key challenges within RBI.
  • The move from traditional data lakes to self-service data products and its benefits. 
  • How APEX supports automation, standardization, and faster delivery of data products. 
  • The role of governance, data ownership, and secure data sharing between teams. 
  • How Service Management helps users effectively adopt APEX and collaborates with engineering to improve the platform.•
  • Our “Hot or Not” section, where we bust some of the most common myths about data products.
  • And finally, “Coffee with Jacek and Robert” - a relaxed chat about their personal passions and career stories.

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Coffee with Jacek and Robert

We’d also love to invite you to the bonus part of the new episode - a shorter, more relaxed coffee chat with Jacek and Robert.

In this bonus episode segment, we take a relaxed break from tech and business to get to know Jacek and Robert better. We explore how their unique interests and experiences shape their professional lives at Raiffeisen Tech. From Jacek’s background with on-premise Hadoop to Robert’s passion for watchmaking and learning Japanese, we uncover the personal stories behind their technical expertise.

We talk about:

  • How early Hadoop experience shaped cloud solutions in AWS 
  • The impact of watchmaking on software engineering and DevOps mindset
  • Connections between embedded systems, AI, and big data
  • Influences of science fiction audiobooks on views about technology and automation
  • Passion for process optimization in daily DevOps and data work
  • Key moments of collaboration between Service Management and engineering
  • Career advice for their younger selves
  • How personal passions influence their vision for future data products

Authors

  • Aleksandra Kuźmińska

    Junior Business Controlling Specialist, Raiffeisen Tech Poland

  • Ewa Kołnier

    Scrum Master, Raiffeisen Tech Poland

  • Klaudia Bednarczyk

    Communications Expert, Raiffeisen Tech Poland

  • Mateusz Czerniakowski

    Frontend Developer, Raiffeisen Tech Poland

  • Mirko Ivanković

    Senior Delivery Lead, Raiffeisen Tech Poland

  • Monika Nowak

    Senior Business Controlling Specialist, Raiffeisen Tech Poland

  • Tomasz Przewłocki

    UX Designer Lead, Raiffeisen Tech Poland