Dorota Rutkowska

Part of the experienced production team on the announced narrative-driven RPG game titled “The Blood of Dawnwalker”. Currently overseeing Cinematics and Animation, while actively supporting Gameplay and other areas to ensure continuity and stability of game production. My responsibilities include: - Coordinating planning, execution, and delivery of cinematic and animation content, working closely with Design, Narrative, Art, Audio, and Technical teams; - Working with external vendors: establishing cooperation, overseeing staffing, tracking deliveries, ensuring budget adherence; - Supporting game production through milestone tracking, sprint planning, and cross-departmental communication; - Identifying risks and ensuring timely mitigation; I continue to build upon my previous experience with AAA game development, while working directly on the game team and focusing on story-driven content and visual storytelling at a studio with a bold creative vision. It's obviously a bless and a dream come true!

I have effectively managed teams of 10+ individuals across various functions: Tools (6 individuals), Test Automation (4 individuals), DevOps/Build (fluctuating, although ± 5 individuals), and TechQA teams (via upholding the test-driven development of Unreal Engine plugins and deliverables and including the testing part of the pipeline in scheduling and tracking). Transitioning to project-level production, I have led whole 10 teams (encompassing over 60 team members) and single-handedly facilitated and improved internal development processes to enhance efficiency and productivity. In 2023, my close collaboration with Code Leads and our Technical Director daily has underscored my ability to operate strategically and not only on a small scale. I have demonstrated proficiency in AAA multi-platform development by managing dependencies across multiple complex, large-scale projects within PCF - both self-published and in work-for-hire models. My experience with Agile methodologies has grown, allowing me to work effectively with both Scrum and Kanban frameworks. I am currently awaiting approval for the PMI-ACP certification that will further solidify my commitment to Agile methodologies. I have independently conducted numerous production events, in and out of my organization - most importantly regular scope discovery, commitment and control rituals with (often Director level) stakeholders. I have shown strong problem-solving skills and understanding of end-user needs.

Responsible for managing 4 Code Teams - Tools, Test Automation, DevOps, Build. My main goal is to ensure the continuity and stability of game production, mainly from the technical perspective - through elastic infrastructure, agility, and automation. Delivering specific tools and independent solutions that make an impact on boosting the productivity of our developers! My responsibilities are mainly: - Driving the consensus on technical decisions and communicating all implemented changes/solutions, - Reviewing and tracking builds and other milestone deliverables, - Together with the Technical Production team organizing, planning, and managing the development of PCF's technology Hub&Spoke modeled project, providing both frontend and backend solutions, - Making assessments of JIRA; Monitoring Agile workflow; creating Product Roadmaps, - Identifying, communicating, and mitigating potential risks on the project, - Granting production support for programmers (documentation, reporting, budgeting, risk management), scheduling and leading meetings, following up on the agreed actions,

Part of the Code Team in a Hub&Spoke modeled project serving game projects in the company. My main focus is the support of the delivery of specific operational tasks on time. Some of my responsibilities are: - Making an assessment of JIRA, writing strategic documents and creating Product Roadmaps, - Helping the development teams in meeting production objectives and deadlines by communication improvement, workflows planning, - Reviewing and tracking builds and other milestone deliverables, identifying and communicating risks, - Participating in meetings, creating and distributing the minutes, following up on the agreed actions.

Part of a Cyber-security project for a Foreign client. Responsible for: - Conducting daily coordination, planning, and supporting deployments of various tech solutions on multiple office stations, - Creation of functional and technical reporting documents and databases, - Coordination of meetings with different stakeholders.

Thesis: "Internationalization of Polish gamedev companies" (Defended)