Washington, D.C., is my second hometown and I love it, but I work wherever my clients need me (within reason).
In addition to speaking Polish and English fluently, I studied Russian and German for several years.
I work at an IT consulting firm. I got the job in August 2003 and I'm very happy with it.
Since 2001, I've earned the following information technology certifications:
- A+ -- computer technician*
- Network+ -- network technician*
- CCNA -- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- CCNP -- Cisco Certified Network Professional
- MCP -- Microsoft Certified Professional
* A+ and Network+ certifications are sponsored by CompTIA.
Passing these exams required a lot of study and hands-on training, most of which I did at Computer Analytics, Inc., in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Aside from networking, I've published a few simple Web sites, such as www.cometdeli.com for the great deli which serves as a social hub for many locals living in my neighborhood.
I also keep up to date with general Internet developments, reading tech sites and computer magazines like a geek. :-)
My academic education includes an Associate of Arts degree in Computer Science/Business Option and a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs.
Starting in the summer of 1989 until recently, I made a living as a Polish language translator and interpreter. Most of the time, I supported conferences, training seminars, meetings, missions and study tours organized by the government of Poland, the government of the United States or contractors of either government. It was absolutely fascinating. I even interpreted for Mr. Lech Walesa, the former Solidarity leader and President of Poland.
I was born and raised in Warsaw, Poland (which is located in Europe, east of Germany). I had a happy childhood. I lived in Poland until I was 18. Since moving to the States in 1981, I've become more Americanized than many of my Polish peers perhaps. Some of them say that I act and look American, whatever that means (as if being Polish and being American were mutually exclusive!). For many years, I cherished my identity as an Americanized "resident alien," but in 2003 I officially became an American citizen. Being involved in the Polish American community is a hobby which I continue to feel passionate about--especially anything that involves the Internet and the Polish community in America. For example, I manage an online discussion forum called Friends of Poland around the World, maintain a Polish Web site for Washington, D.C. and edit an email newsletter titled Polish Global Village, which goes out to over 800 people.
I also joined the board of directors of a group called the National Polish American-Jewish American Council, as I've become quite interested in the sometimes very tricky issues of diversity awareness and inter-ethnic dialogue.
Cheers!
Marcin Zmudzki
1748 Columbia Road, N.W., # 4
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 234-7045
Fax: (202) 234-6916
Email: Marcin@Zmudzki.net