As the Head of Technology at the CODE:ME Foundation and a Lead Software Engineer at Wizards of the Coast, Rita is a dynamic force in the tech industry. A seasoned educator and mentor, she shares her extensive knowledge of IT and programming through her popular tech blog, flynerd.pl, where she has inspired countless women to dive into the world of coding through various workshops and mentoring sessions.
In 2023, she was the only Polish technologist to be featured in the prestigious “100 Technologists to Watch” list by the International Women Who Code Foundation, a testament to her influence and impact in the field.
With a background in bioinformatics, Rita began her professional journey in web development in 2014, starting as a web developer and later transitioning to front-end development. Today, she thrives as a software engineer, mastering the backend side of technology.
She is a frequent speaker at IT events and a dedicated mentor, particularly enjoying the challenge of teaching programming to children. Known for her ability to make coding accessible and engaging, she’s often credited with sparking a passion for programming in others.
