Open Education and Development Group (OpenEDG), through its educational, assessment and certification programs, brings together a committed community of IT professionals, programming specialists, programming enthusiasts, education establishments, training organizations, companies and volunteers who strive for quality development, assessment excellence and the promotion of programming and IT-related technologies.
OpenEDG was established on the foundations of the C++ Institute in 2011. Since then we have been engaged in activities that revolve around supporting initiatives to promote the idea of building a modern, educated and digital society. Part of our mission is to set the standard of skills as well as provide development opportunities for individuals who wish to pursue a career in programming and IT technologies. We strive to help IT specialists, programmers as well as aspiring programmers from all over the world to expand their programming knowledge and help them gain recognition for their IT and programming skills. We believe in the power of education.
We are a group of people passionate about IT and education, and we are proud to be involved in the biggest and most exciting educational projects in the world. Meet our team:
Here you can learn more about the people who run the Python Institute – the Board of Directors. They help the organization achieve its mission of promoting the Python programming language, training a new generation of Python programmers, and supporting professional careers in programming in Python.
Through their work and dedication, the non-profit Python Institute has become an important resource for all those wishing to improve their skills and knowledge of the Python programming language and related technologies.
Mac (Magic) Wichary
Co-Founder, President, CEO
Mac is co-founder of the Python Institute, CEO of OpenEDG, and the Vice President of Foundation for IT Development (Fundacja IT).
An advocate for education, Maciek is passionate about creating modern, efficient learning programs, and he uses his knowledge and skills to develop cutting-edge educational technology to be employed both in-person and online.
Since 2001, Maciek has been engaged in developing some of the biggest education initiatives around the world, including Cisco Networking Academy and the Edube Interactive CMS.
He now sits as a participating member of Cisco's Networking Academy Advisory Board.
Christopher Boguslawski, PhD
Co-Founder, VP
Chris is co-founder of the Python Institute, and President & CTO of OpenEDG, and the Foundation for IT Development (Fundacja IT).
He has more than 20 years of experience in the field of telecommunications, team management, large-scale project management, and programming in Python, C, C++, and JavaScript. In addition, he is the co-founder of various education and certification systems in C, C++ and Python programming languages.
His main areas of interest include network management, traffic control in broadband data communication networks, Next Generation Networks (NGN), and telemedicine.
Chris has been involved in the implementation of telemedicine projects related to HIS, RIS, and PACS systems, and is currently developing and establishing a MEDEOS (Medical Expertise Ordering System) system.
He is a prolific author with numerous scientific publications in the fields of telecommunications and telemedicine.
Grzegorz (Greg) Czuchaj
VP, COO/CPO
Greg serves as the VP and Chief Product, Operations & Development Officer at OpenEDG, and as a Consultant at the Foundation for IT Development and the Python Institute.
He is one of the pioneering members engaged in the project from its inception, playing a pivotal role in its development and growth.
As a co-author of various Python, C and C++ exams and a key designer of several learning solutions, Greg has significantly contributed to the early educational resources offered by the Institute. He is also the co-designer and chief strategist behind Edube Interactive, CMS, LMS, and Testing Service Systems, showcasing his expertise in educational technology.
With a passion for technology, digital literacy and a firm belief in the importance of programming and computer skills in modern education, Greg now curates the program at OpenEDG and acts as the leading consultant.
Sebastian Paczkowski
CTO, Chief Architect & Software Officer
Sebastian is Head of Software Development at OpenEDG, and Head of Software Development and QA at the Foundation for the IT Development.
Sebastian is co-designer and one of the main architects of the Edube Interactive, CMS, LMS, and test delivery systems. He is the creator of the Edube Interactive Online Programming environment.
Sebastian is a talented and hard-working engineer, a tech enthusiast and open source advocate.
William McNeice
Chief Content & Quality Officer
Will is Head of Content and Quality at OpenEDG. He coordinates a team of language and subject matter experts to create courses and exams to help people achieve their learning goals.
He is responsible for ensuring that all content is of the highest quality, using methods such as psychometry, beta testing, and peer review.
Will is very passionate about the open source concept, including open source programming and knowledge sharing. He is a regular contributor to Wikipedia.
Roobed (Roo) Trejo
Chief Business Development Officer
Roo is the Chief Business Development Officer at OpenEDG.
He works closely with education foundations, school districts, colleges, universities and IT Organizations across the Americas in order to ensure the success of students in their professional careers, by promoting and helping learners achieve recognized IT Credentials.
In addition to establishing and maintaining partnerships between OpenEDG and educational institutions and business enterprises, Roo is responsible for content localization processes, carrying out and supervising translations and quality reviews as necessary.
Roo is an academic and a dedicated IT, networking, and programming supporter, who believes IT education is key for success in the Digital Era.
Konrad Papka
Chief Creative Officer
Konrad is Head of Design and Creativity at OpenEDG.
He is responsible for the communication and visual development of the organization sectors related to marketing and content design.
Konrad's passion is visual arts, graphic design, and branding. He is a strong advocate for open source and public domain.
Lidia Dykier
Head of Customer Success
Lidia is Head of Customer Success at OpenEDG.
She is responsible for supporting students and test candidates, and building, maintaining, and optimizing relationships with customers, by helping them fulfill, their educational and business goals.
Lidia is a great fan of Australia, horror books, and vegan food.
Martyna Majewska
Chief Sales & Partnerships Officer
Martyna is Chief Sales Officer of OpenEDG, and Chief Revenue Officer of the Foundation for IT Development.
She oversees the entire revenue organization, and makes sure the sales teams achieve the target growth and meet sales revenue targets.
A talent first strategist and driver of operational excellence, Martyna is a seasoned sales team leader with strong analytical and business development skills.