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.

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.

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.