About Me
Who I Am
I’m Hubert Kalinowski—a builder at heart who thrives on turning scattered systems into something clear, useful, and scalable. My journey began in enterprise software consulting, where I learned to tame complexity and design solutions that make people’s lives easier. But I found my real spark when I launched One Brick Road, my own global e-commerce business, and discovered the power of operational efficiency and smart data.
Why I Build
After years of working on large-scale software implementations, I wanted to get closer to the action—not just configure tools, but shape the entire system. That drive led me to bootstrap One Brick Road, where I built everything from the ground up: supply chain, finance, customer experience, and more.
One of my favorite challenges? Finding leverage points that create outsize results. You can see how I used the Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule) to focus on what really mattered—maximizing margins and simplifying operations.
What I’ve Built
In just one year, I scaled One Brick Road to 8,500 units sold across 7,200 orders, serving customers in every U.S. state and over a dozen countries. From negotiating with global suppliers to building custom analytics tools, I wore every hat—and learned what it takes to build systems that last.
Want to see how I approach business and problem-solving? Check out these featured case studies:
- Business & Operations Model: See how I designed and ran One Brick Road, from supply chain to customer service.
- Pareto Analysis: Learn how I used data to focus on the highest-impact products and drive profitability.
What I’m Focused On Now
Today, I’m looking to blend my entrepreneurial experience with my passion for internal tooling, business operations, and creative problem-solving. If you’re interested in collaborating, or if you want to see the details of my background, take a look at my Skills & Experience page, or download my resume (PDF). You can also reach out and let’s chat.
Beyond Work
Off the clock, I’m usually in the middle of a new obsession—teaching myself to DJ, perfecting a recipe, or exploring a side project that catches my imagination. I thrive on building things that bring a little more joy, surprise, or simplicity into everyday life.