Roland Kwolek

Cybersecurity Architect Specializing in Medical Devices and Embedded Systems


About me

I am a Cybersecurity Architect with more than 15 years of experience in software development, software architecture, and embedded systems. My career began in embedded software development, where I worked with a wide range of hardware platforms, from resource-constrained microcontrollers to embedded Linux systems. In parallel, I gained experience developing and maintaining large-scale server-side solutions, including distributed telecommunications systems and server infrastructures consisting of thousands of machines. Over time, my focus evolved toward software architecture and cybersecurity, combining deep technical expertise with a strong security mindset.

Today, I specialize in cybersecurity for connected medical devices, helping development teams build secure products that meet both technical and regulatory requirements. My work includes cybersecurity architecture, threat modeling, risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, and the integration of security controls throughout the software development lifecycle.

I have extensive experience designing and implementing secure communication solutions, including TLS 1.3, public key infrastructure (PKI), certificate validation, digital signatures, and elliptic curve cryptography. I work closely with software, systems, quality, and regulatory teams to ensure that security is incorporated into products from the earliest design stages.

My technical background spans embedded software, embedded Linux, hardware design, and cloud-connected systems. This broad experience allows me to bridge the gap between engineering teams, architects, and cybersecurity specialists while maintaining a practical understanding of how systems are designed, implemented, and operated.

Outside of my professional work, I enjoy exploring technology through personal projects involving electronics, embedded systems, Linux, watch restoration, and cybersecurity research. I am driven by curiosity, continuous learning, and a passion for understanding how complex systems work and how they can be made more secure.

Professional Highlights

Cybersecurity

Architecture & Risk Management

Secure Development

Cryptography & Secure Communication

Security Assessment

Software & Security Architecture

Software Development

Languages

Technologies

Hardware & Embedded Systems

Standards & Frameworks

Certifications

Beyond Work

Outside of my professional activities, I enjoy electronics, embedded systems, Linux, cybersecurity research, watch restoration, and leathercraft. I believe that curiosity and hands-on experimentation are among the best ways to continue learning and developing new skills.