Michal Jurkowski
About Michal Jurkowski
Michal Jurkowski is a Software Engineering Lead currently working at Focal Systems in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has a background in Business Informatics and has held various roles in software development and engineering management across multiple companies.
Current Role at Focal Systems
Michal Jurkowski serves as the Software Engineering Lead at Focal Systems, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves overseeing software development projects and leading engineering teams in the San Francisco Bay Area. This position follows his tenure as Engineering Manager at the same company, where he contributed to various software initiatives.
Previous Experience at Opera Software AS
Prior to his current role, Michal worked at Opera Software AS as a Frontend Developer from 2017 to 2018. During his 10-month tenure in Wroclaw, Lower Silesian District, Poland, he focused on developing user-facing features and enhancing the overall user experience of the software.
Experience at LiveChat
From 2018 to 2020, Michal held the position of Senior JavaScript Developer at LiveChat, a customer service software company. His work involved developing and maintaining JavaScript applications, contributing to the platform's functionality and performance while based in Wroclaw, Lower Silesian District, Poland.
Educational Background in Business Informatics
Michal Jurkowski studied at Wroclaw University of Economics and Business, where he earned a Licencjat in Business Informatics from 2010 to 2013. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a Master’s Degree in Business Informatics from 2013 to 2015. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in software development.
Role as Mentor at Kodilla
During his career, Michal also served as a Mentor and Program Consultant at Kodilla from 2018 to 2020. In this role, he guided students in their software development education, sharing his expertise and helping them develop their skills in programming and technology.