Julianna Rusakiewicz is an engineering manager and former theater artist who has spent 11 years translating creative leadership into scalable software teams and products. Currently leading engineering at Garner Health after directing multiple technical teams at 2U, she has overseen high-traffic websites, revenue-driving lead capture systems, product catalogs, and partner-facing APIs. She blends hands-on serverless and full-stack expertise with people-first management, launching mentorship programs and co-founding a Leadership Book Club that reframes leadership at every level. A committed DE&I advocate and educator, Julianna’s background in teaching and the arts informs her collaborative approach to engineering and team culture.
10 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Dramatic Studies, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Dramatic Studies at Purchase College, SUNY
Web Development, Web Development at Dev Bootcamp
Master of Science - MS, Computer Science, Master of Science - MS, Computer Science at Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Theatre/Theater, Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Theatre/Theater at Sarah Lawrence College
Contributions:12 PRs, 29 pushes, 2 branches in 6 months
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