Rafal Fila
otherAutomation engineer and founder of Shadow-Gen. Writes on Automation Atlas; videos on TikTok @rafal.automates.
Rafal Fila is a UK-based automation engineer and the founder of Shadow-Gen, a consultancy he launched in 2024 with Martyna to build process automation and AI integrations for operations-heavy small and mid-sized businesses. His background spans biomedical R&D, manufacturing, and factory IT, and that industrial route shapes Shadow-Gen's bias toward automation systems that hold up in real operations rather than demo environments. Rafal holds a BEng in Mechatronics Engineering and a Udacity Nanodegree in AI Trading Strategies. Alongside consulting he publishes written automation reference material through Automation Atlas and short-form video on TikTok as @rafal.automates, and is reachable through his LinkedIn profile and Upwork for direct engagements.
Our Take
Rafal Fila writes and records short-form explainers about business automation from the perspective of a practicing engineer, focused on systems that survive real operations rather than demo environments.
What Sets Rafal Fila Apart
Factory-floor engineering background applied to automation consulting — an industrial route that is uncommon among automation commentators.
Key Achievements
Topics Covered
Content Style
Short, first-person operational notes from a practicing engineer, anchored in specific client scenarios rather than generic tool tutorials.
Who Watches Rafal Fila
Small and mid-sized business owners, operations managers, and technical founders evaluating automation tooling before committing budget.
Work With Rafal Fila
Intro calls via the Zoom scheduler. Also reachable on LinkedIn and Upwork.