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I am a recent Computer Science graduate and an avid gamer with a passion for learning new technologies.
- 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
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
Below you can see what I have been doing professionally over the last decade.
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.
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
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
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
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
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