About Me
Hi! I am Rafał.
From some time I am preparing for career path change into software engineering. I believe that my engineering education, solid project management and customer relations experience will help me to develop new set of skills quickly and make profound impact on the quality of my work.
I decided for this move because civil engineering industry, that I am currently connected with, and way of life that this industry gave me, does not make me feel fulfilled and satisfied. What is more, I feel like my current job is not as creative as I would like it to be.
Since middle school I was learning in classes with informatics profile, but finally my life path took a different turn. Now I decided to turn it into the right direction.
What excites me the most in coding? How fast and simply you can transform the word into visual, dynamic objects. How you can create something out of nothing. How programs, websites and apps makes life easier for people all over the world.
Solving problems and finding new ways to deliver solution gives me a feeling of development, fullfilment and personal growth. That is why I am determined to become the part of IT world.
Education & courses
Front-End Engineer, Codecademy / Online course
ongoing
Git and GitHub from scratch, UDEMY / Online course
2022
Basics of HTML and CSS, GoIT / 6-day online marathon
2021
Front-End Developer, Software Development Academy / Online course
2020
Project management, Technical University of Lodz / Postgraduate studies
2018 - 2019
Civil engineering, Technical University of Lodz / Master's degree
2013 - 2016
Civil engineering, Technical University of Lodz / Bachelor's degree
2009 - 2013
Skills
Software & Languages
HTML
50%
CSS
50%
JavaScript
45%
GIT
40%
English
70%
Soft Skills
Scrum
50%
Kanban
70%
Attention to details
80%
Communication
80%
Additional activities
- PRINCE2 Foundation - accredited course with exam on foundation grade
- Implementing Kanban methodology for project management team in OPG Property Professionals
- Implementing advanced MS Outlook task functions for project management team in OPG Property Professionals
Projects
Portfolio Website
Gtihub repository:
https://github.com/rafal-kozlowski/rafal-kozlowski.github.ioDescription:
Porftolio website is a source code that contains basic information about me. It is build as a challenge project on codecademy career path but mostly, to say Hi to the website world and show basic skills that I've already learned. The information used here are based on my resume site.
Techonologies:
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Font Awesome (https://fontawesome.com/)
URL:
https://rafal-kozlowski.github.io/Resume
Gtihub repository:
https://github.com/rafal-kozlowski/RK_resume.gitDescription:
I started this code on html/css marathon provided by GoIT. It was 6-day challenge where we had to create our resume website following instructions given by GoIT. After the challenge, I adjusted, added some features and deployed it on netlify server.
Techonologies:
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Font Awesome (https://fontawesome.com/)
URL:
https://rafal-kozlowski-resume.netlify.app/Employment history
Co-owner at P.W. RED s.c.
2020 - up to now
- Execution of ventilation and gas installation audits
- Preparing offers and formal documentation
- Contact with clients
Senior Project Manager at OPG Property Professionals
2018 - 2020
- Project Management Team coordination
- Coordination of design and realization stage of property investments
- Contact with consultants
- Negotiations with contractors
- Investments' budget creation
- Substantive and financial control of the projects
Investor Supervision Inspector at University of Lodz
2017
- Investments' budget creation
- Coordination of design stage of property investments
- Substantive and financial control of the projects
Cost Estimator/ Site engineer at Joka Sp. z o.o.
2015 - 2017
- Creation of construction cost estimate
- Contact and negotiations with investors and contractors
Site engineer at SKANSKA S.A.
2014 - 2015
- Controlling concrete and ground works
- Reporting to Site Manager
- Negotiations with contractors
Interests
- Martial Arts - 1 Dan Traditional Karate grade
- Healthy lifestyle and personal growth