Bartosz Machnik - CBDO of PWNONE
CBDO
CBDO & Co-founder, PWNONE
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
Cybersecurity & Psychotherapy
MSc Eng · 4 universities · 5 certificates
Member of ISSA Poland
Co-founder

Bartosz Machnik

A curious, multidisciplinary professional exploring the inner, outer and digital worlds. He believes in the power of courage and the strength that comes from vulnerability. He works at the intersection of cybersecurity and psychotherapy.

As a cybersecurity specialist he focuses on offensive security, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and compliance with frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIS2 and DORA. He helps organizations build secure, resilient digital environments.

As a psychotherapist in private practice he supports people in building emotional well-being, self-awareness and psychological resilience. Whether guiding clients through personal transformation or protecting digital infrastructure, he brings the same values to every role: clarity, trust and precision.

Areas of expertise

Offensive security and penetration testing
Vulnerability Assessments
Compliance audits. ISO/IEC 27001, NIS2, DORA
Implementing security management systems
Psychotherapy and building psychological resilience
Business development and selling cybersecurity services

Career path

2005

Starting studies at the Cracow University of Technology. Automation and Robotics

2012

Master of Engineering, postgraduate studies in OHS Management

2019

Psychotherapy at the Jagiellonian University, a 4-year program

2023

Starting work on the PWNONE project (December) · Completing psychotherapy training

2024

Cyber Security Manager (Sense & Secure) · Elementrica · Cyber Science studies at the Silesian University of Technology

2025

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor · NIS2 (TÜV NORD) · Member of ISSA Poland

2026

Co-founding PWNONE, taking the CBDO role

Professional experience

From engineering to cybersecurity, a multidisciplinary path.

Cyber Security Manager

Sense & Secure

Self-employmentApr 2024 – present· 2 years· Krakow · Hybrid work

Member

ISSA Poland

Industry membershipApr 2025 – present· 1 year

Enterprise Security Solutions Lead

Elementrica

Self-employmentSep 2024 – Jul 2025· 11 mos.· Krakow · Hybrid work

Enterprise Security Solutions Specialist

Elementrica

Apr 2024 – Sep 2024· 6 mos.· Krakow · Hybrid work

Enterprise Security Solutions Specialist

Smarttech247

Full-time2 yrs 4 mos.· Krakow, Lesser Poland

Academic education

Four universities, three fields, engineering, psychology and cybersecurity.

Silesian University of Technology

Postgraduate studies, Cyber Science - Cybersecurity Management

Oct 2024, Jun 2025

Cracow University of Technology

Master of Engineering, Automation and Robotics

2005-2012

Jagiellonian University in Krakow

Studies, Psychotherapy

Oct 2019, Aug 2023

Cracow University of Technology

Postgraduate studies, Occupational Health & Safety Management

2012-2013

Licenses & certifications

Proven competencies in audits, regulations and offensive security.

NIS2 Directive Requirements

TÜV NORD Polska

Issued Aug 2025

ID: 2997/08/2025

Lead Auditor of Information Security Management Systems per PN-EN ISO/IEC 27001:2023-08

TÜV NORD Polska

Apr 2025 – Mar 2028

ID: AC118-AWBI-20250331-C-5320

ISC2 Candidate

ISC2

May 2024 – May 2026

DORA THROUGH THE EYES OF A HACKER - LIVE BANK HACKING

Securitum

Issued Apr 2025

Road to The NIS 2 Directive

CyberMadeInPoland

Issued Oct 2024

„Whether I'm guiding clients through personal transformation or protecting digital infrastructure. I bring the same values to every role: clarity, trust and precision."
Bartosz Machnik

Publications in the Knowledge Base

Articles and analyses by Bartosz Machnik.

Open to collaboration

Bartosz is open to new collaborations, projects and conversations, especially those at the intersection of technology, psychology and purpose. Contact the PWNONE team.