Fractional CTO, IT Strategist & Tech Leadership Mentor
For over 15 years, she has been designing, securing, and scaling technology environments—from innovative startups to safety-critical enterprise systems. A woman in IT breaking stereotypes, she bridges the gap between hard engineering and a deep understanding of human nature.
As a Fractional CTO, Anna guides boards and executives through the complexities of digital transformation, AI adoption, and regulatory compliance (NIS2/KSC). She acts as a strategic translator between business goals and engineering teams.
She strongly advocates for the “Empathic IT” philosophy. As a mentor, she works with tech leaders, managers, and neurodivergent professionals (HSP), helping them build resilience against burnout.
I am also an official Mentor at ISSA Polska, where I support the development of leaders and specialists in the field of cybersecurity.
👉🏻 Anna Cieśnik Mentor at ISSA Poland in 2026 edition
Mentoring areas 🧠: Effective IT leadership, burnout prevention, job-crafting, asynchronous communication, and work-life balance in high-paced tech environments.
After hours, she recharges away from screens — experimenting with photography, dancing, diving into neuroscience, and creating mini-comics about a cyber-unicorn.
Earplugs won't fix your RTO strategy. Learn why Open Space hurt Highly Sensitive People (Orchids) and how "#EmpathicIT" solutions can save your best engineers.
Deadline looming, students panicking, zero progress. My solution? A forced trip to the countryside. See how pizza and "Extreme Mentoring" saved an engineering thesis.
Are IT certifications still worth it in the AI era? Discover why papers are often just "corporate filters" and how to build a strategic career based on trust, experience, and "#EmpathicIT".
This is the series of Life Lessons Learned so far as a technical leader, software developer, mentor, parent, dancer and a life partner.
This is the series of Life Lessons Learned so far as a technical leader, software developer, mentor, parent, dancer and a life partner.
This is the series of Life Lessons Learned so far as a technical leader, software developer, mentor, parent, dancer and a life partner.
This is the series of Life Lessons Learned so far as a technical leader, software developer, mentor, parent, dancer and a life partner.
This is the series of Life Lessons Learned so far as a technical leader, software developer, mentor, parent, dancer and a life partner.
This is the series of Life Lessons Learned so far as a technical leader, software developer, mentor, parent, dancer and a life partner.
This is the series of Life Lessons Learned so far as a technical leader, software developer, mentor, parent, dancer and a life partner.
This is the series of Life Lessons Learned so far as a technical leader, software developer, mentor, parent, dancer and a life partner.
Did Uber exist 15 years ago? This blog post explores the fascinating story of my master's thesis project, a taxi fleet management system using GPS and GPRS technology, and the challenges I faced as a female innovator in a male-dominated field.
How knowledge of aviation procedures helps control chaos when nature throws a wrench in your plans? A case study from the shadow of Etna.
Tired of vacation disasters? Uncover the 10 essential rules for a truly successful holiday in 2024-2025. From choosing the perfect destination to avoiding common travel pitfalls, this guide has everything you need to create unforgettable memories (and avoid any unwanted surprises).
Back then when floppy disks were a thing and women in tech were rare... my journey began. A story of challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned in the early days of IT.
Grab a virtual coffee with Anna for empathetic IT solutions - #EmpathicIT, burnout-busting career tips, and inspiring life lessons - #Mentoring4IT.
