Błażej Mroziński

Blazej Mrozinski, PhD

Entrepreneur | CPO at Gyfted | Psychometrics Expert | Workshop Leader

I'm Blazej, Co-Founder and CPO at Gyfted, where I lead the development of cutting-edge psychometric technology that powers data-driven hiring and talent development. With a PhD in Psychology specializing in Social Cognition and Psychometrics, I've combined behavioral science, data analytics, and intuitive product design to build tools that help organizations identify hidden talent, optimize team dynamics, and make smarter hiring decisions.

Beyond Gyfted, I'm an entrepreneur and founder of projects like SEO Savages, Prawomat, and FeelMyself. From boutique SEO strategies to e-commerce innovations, I excel at combining analytical insight with practical execution to deliver measurable results across diverse industries.

Key Skills

Research MethodologyData AnalysisPsychometricsProduct ManagementUX ResearchStatistical AnalysisSEO StrategyTeam Leadership

Tech Stack

PythonRSPSSSQLGitReact

Languages

EnglishFluent
PolishNative
ItalianIntermediate

Professional Experience

Current Positions

Co-Founder

SEO Savages

Oct 2024 – Present | Remote, Texas, USA

  • Boutique programmatic SEO (pSEO) solutions tailored for alignment and long-term success.
  • Specialize in SEO audits, on-page optimization, off-page strategies, and organic search growth.
  • Leadership in startup operations and SEO strategy development.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)SEO AuditsOff-Page SEOStart-up LeadershipOn-Page OptimizationOrganic Search

Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer (CPO)

Gyfted

2021 – Present | Palo Alto, California, USA | Hybrid

  • Hire hidden talent through culture fit and growth potential assessments.
  • Simplified recruitment process: one interview for thousands of opportunities.
  • Data-driven insights for smarter hiring and talent development.
  • Development of predictive behavioral assessments for leadership, management, and team growth.
Quality AssurancePsychometricsProduct PlanningUser Experience (UX)Product ManagementComputer Adaptive TestingData Analysis

Head of Experimental Psychology Lab | Assistant Professor

University SWPS

2006 – Present | Warsaw, Poland | Hybrid

  • Lead experimental research projects in psychology.
  • Teach research methodology, statistical data analysis, and quantitative methods.
  • Expertise in designing and analyzing qualitative and quantitative research studies.
StatisticsUniversity TeachingStatistical Data AnalysisResearch MethodologiesQuantitative Research

Previous Experience

Psychometrics Consultant

esportsLABgg

Jan 2023 – Jun 2023 | Remote, Poland

  • Designed and implemented personality and cognitive ability assessments for professional esports players.
  • Developed Computer Adaptive Tests (CAT) and performed IRT modeling for precision analytics.
Data AnalysisPsychometricsComputer Adaptive TestingIRT

Workshop Instructor

move.mi

Sep 2017 – May 2023 | Hybrid, Poland

  • Conducted workshops on data storytelling, visualization, and business presentation skills.
  • Delivered tailored sessions for clients such as Bayer, L'Oréal, Strabag, PZU, DLA Piper, Nutricia, Kodak Minolta, Takeda, and T-Mobile.
  • Focused on simplifying complex data for clear and actionable insights.
Data PresentationVisual StorytellingData AnalysisPsychology

Education

PhD in Social Cognition

University SWPS

Grade: A

Research focused on the cognitive accessibility of content contained in the image of oneself and other social objects.

Advanced Research MethodologyCognitive PsychologySelf-Awareness Theory

Postgraduate Diploma Statistics

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Multilevel modeling, latent class analysis, and structural equation modeling.

Multilevel ModelingLatent Class AnalysisStructural Equation Modeling

Postgraduate Diploma in User Experience Design

University SWPS

Grade: A

Specialized in usability research and cross-channel communication.

UX DesignUsability ResearchCross-Channel Communication

My Startups

Gyfted

Gyfted

Chief Product Officer & Psychometrics Lead

A gamified career agent helping students, juniors, and professionals secure their next job through behavioral psychology and data science.

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SEO Savages

SEO Savages

Founder

SEO and digital marketing agency focused on helping businesses grow their online presence.

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Prawomat

Prawomat

Co-founder

Legal tech platform providing automated legal solutions for businesses and individuals.

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Feel Myself

Feel Myself

Founder

Mental health and personal development platform helping individuals achieve better well-being.

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Publications

The pleasure of revenge predicts both vengeful and benevolent motivations toward the provocateur

2024

Study examining the relationship between pleasure from revenge and motivations toward provocateurs.

Dyduch-Hazar, K., Mrozinski, B., & Golec de Zavala, A. (2024). The pleasure of revenge predicts both vengeful and benevolent motivations toward the provocateur. Aggressive Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1002/ab.70009

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The boiling blood predisposition: The role of stimulation processing capabilities in anger regulation

2022

Research on the relationship between stimulation processing capabilities and anger regulation.

Kozłowska, A., Marszał-Wiśniewska, M., Niewiarowski, J., & Mroziński, B. (2022). The boiling blood predisposition: The role of stimulation processing capabilities in anger regulation. Personality and Individual Differences, 189, 111498. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2022.111498

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The satisfaction is mine: Revenge seeking following extrinsic reward

2022

Study on revenge-seeking behavior in relation to extrinsic rewards.

Dyduch-Hazar, K., & Mrozinski, B. (2022). The satisfaction is mine: Revenge seeking following extrinsic reward. The Journal of Social Psychology, 163(1), 52–61. https://doi.org/10.1080/00224545.2022.2090309

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Opposite associations of collective narcissism and in-group satisfaction with intergroup aggression via belief in the hedonistic function of revenge

2021

Research on collective narcissism and intergroup aggression.

Dyduch-Hazar, K., & Mroziński, B. (2021). Opposite associations of collective narcissism and in-group satisfaction with intergroup aggression via belief in the hedonistic function of revenge. PloS One, 16(3), e0247814. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0247814

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Temporal distance and accessibility of overt and covert trait-aspects in judgments of self and others

2020

Study on temporal distance effects in self and other judgments.

Karylowski, J. J., & Mroziński, B. (2020). Temporal distance and accessibility of overt and covert trait-aspects in judgments of self and others. Self and Identity. https://doi.org/10.1080/15298868.2020.1773524

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Book Chapters

Negatywne reakcje emocjonalne na stres pandemii wirusa SARS-CoV-2

2022

Chapter discussing emotional reactions to SARS-CoV-2 pandemic stress

Popiel, A., Zawadzki, B., Bielecki, M., Mroziński, B., & Pragłowska, E. (2022). Negatywne reakcje emocjonalne na stres pandemii wirusa SARS-CoV-2: Rola stresorów, cech osobowości i poznawczych strategii regulacji emocji zorientowanych na unikanie. W M. Gambin & B. Zawadzki (Red.), Pandemia COVID-19. Perspektywa psychologiczna. Wydawnictwo Liberi Libri.

Czy doświadczenie pandemii może prowadzić do pourazowego zaburzenia stresowego (PTSD)?

2021

Chapter examining potential PTSD development during the pandemic

Popiel, A., Zawadzki, B., Bielecki, M., Mroziński, B., & Pragłowska, E. (2021). Czy doświadczenie pandemii może prowadzić do pourazowego zaburzenia stresowego (PTSD)? Wyniki badania COVID-STRES. W W. J. Paluchowski & L. Bakiera (Red.), Psychospołeczny obraz pierwszej fali pandemii COVID-19 w Polsce (Vol. 19). Adam Mickiewicz University Press.

On using what we know about ourselves in thinking about others

2020

Chapter exploring self-knowledge in social cognition

Karylowski, J. J., & Mroziński, B. (2020). On using what we know about ourselves in thinking about others: Not so fast. W M. J. Bernstein & E. L. Haines (Red.), Emerging Perspectives on Self and Identity (pp. xx-xx). Routledge. ISBN-13: 978-0367353902.

Conference Presentations

Associations between aggressiveness, impulsivity, and humor styles: Longitudinal study

2022

Poster presentation examining the relationships between personality traits and humor styles over time.

Mroziński, B., Dyduch-Hazar, K., & Nezlek, J. B. (2022, February). Associations between aggressiveness, impulsivity, and humor styles: Longitudinal study. Poster presented at the 2022 Annual Convention of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, San Francisco, USA.

Collective narcissism predicts retaliatory intergroup aggression

2019

Paper examining the relationship between collective narcissism and intergroup aggression.

Dyduch-Hazar, K., Mroziński, B., & Golec de Zavala, A. (2019, July). Collective narcissism predicts retaliatory intergroup aggression via belief in the hedonistic power of intergroup revenge especially when the past harm to the in-group is made salient. Paper presented at the Conference of the International Society for the Study of Individual Differences, Florence, Italy.

Introducing Hedonistic Beliefs About Revenge Scale

2019

Paper presenting a new scale for measuring hedonistic beliefs about revenge.

Dyduch-Hazar, K., Golec de Zavala, A., & Mroziński, B. (2019, July). Introducing Hedonistic Beliefs About Revenge Scale. Paper presented at the Conference of the International Society for the Study of Individual Differences, Florence, Italy.

Awards

Excellence in Teaching Award

SWPS University | 2023

Awarded for outstanding contribution to student learning and innovative teaching methods.

Best Research Publication

SWPS University | 2023

Recognition for groundbreaking research in behavioral psychology.

Innovation in Psychology Award

Polish Psychological Association | 2022

For innovative approaches in psychological research methodologies.

Distinguished Researcher Award

SWPS University | 2022

For exceptional contributions to psychological research.

Best Paper Award

European Psychology Conference | 2021

For groundbreaking research in decision-making processes.

Teaching Excellence

SWPS University | 2021

Recognition of outstanding teaching performance and student mentorship.