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About YOLOnerds - Joanna Bursakowska
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Joanna Bursakowska

Joanna Bursakowska - YOLOnerds

LinkedIn

I am a recent Computer Science graduate and an avid gamer with a passion for learning new technologies.

Qualifications and Skills

  • 15 years of experience playing PC and console games
  • Experience (hobby) in alpha and beta testing AAA games for various game development companies
  • Ability to readily learn and retain new technologies and software
  • Academic knowledge of HTML, CSS, programming languages, and various CS related platforms
  • Experience working in an agile environment (Kanban, Scrum, etc.) as well as working remotely
  • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to research, analyze, organize, transcribe, and present data
  • Excellent oral presentation and written communication skills
  • Able to prioritize and plan my own work, taking into account changing priorities and assignments
  • Able to work and lead in diverse teams while promoting a collaborative and productive working environment
  • Bilingual: English and Polish

Education

Master of Computer Science
University of Illinois at Springfield, Springfield, IL
06/2016 – 05/2019

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
06/2011

Work History

Below you can see what I have been doing professionally over the last decade.

Co-Founder

YOLOnerds
12/2016 – Present

YOLOnerds is a brand new technology/game development startup and a technology blog. My current focus is on learning technologies such as 3d Studio Max, Photoshop, and Unreal Engine in order to construct a proof of concept for our product.

Junior Web Developer

Omeda Communications, Northbrook, IL
12/2016 – 04/2017

  • Create and modify custom web forms using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, and Spring MVC
  • Sync and deploy staging and production web forms code
  • Test and document JSON APIs

Client Relationship Manager

Omeda Communications, Northbrook, IL
10/2015 – 12/2016

  • Researched and solved data inconsistencies within the client’s fulfillment databases
  • Validated client data across all sources, including email, electronic communication, web services, prints transactions, and telemarketing
  • Assisted in the research and documentation of any special processes in order to transform and enhance the client’s data being brought into the system
  • Maintained subscriber databases and production schedules for multiple clients
  • Responsible for the completion, testing, and implementation of client requests in order to satisfy their circulation, email marketing, and database needs
  • Worked with 3rd party vendors and data providers on various projects
  • Maintained documentation of critical data changes for use in internal and external audits and reviews

U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services Contractor

Department of Homeland Security (FCi Federal), Chicago, IL
06/2012 – 10/2015

  • Obtained and held Secret Level Security Clearance
  • Scheduled applicants for biometric screenings and interviews using a prescribed computer database
  • Provided support for the processing of forms and applications used in the Citizenship and Immigration adjudication process, including I-485, I-130, I-90, I-751 I-290B, I-360, and I-131
  • Used DHS information systems such as CIS, CLAIMS, and NFTS to query, sort, update, or extract data
  • Logged, requested, and tracked all documentation needed for interviews
  • Processed and managed up to 150 case files at any given time
  • Communicated with a variety of DHS employees across multiple departments with the goal of facilitating DHS’s internal processes
  • Conducted various quality control procedures on files and documents for compliance with organizational policies

Criminal Court Researcher / Data Entry (temporary)

CoreLogic, Waukegan, IL
05/2012 – 06/2012

  • Researched civil and eviction case files using the court's computer system
  • Performed background checks and generated user profiles
  • Compiled acquired information and submitted it to the CoreLogic database
  • Traveled between Kane, Lake, and Cook county court locations

Administrative Assistant

Childress Duffy Law Firm, Chicago, IL
04/2007 – 04/2008

  • Used multiple number of applications (word processing, spreadsheets, and databases) for the creation and editing of documents, reports, and presentation material
  • Provided assistance on various projects
  • Obtained necessary information from appropriate sources to complete assigned tasks and share information with others as needed
  • Performed data entry duties
  • Scanned documents into document management systems or databases and transcribed information into required electronic format
  • Tracked employee records including time and attendance information