# Polina Gorbunova > Software Engineer || Puzzle Enthusiast Location: Brookline, Massachusetts, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/polinagorbunova I am a software developer who loves to learn and has a strong passion for coding, problem solving and helping create bigger and better things. My decision to change careers has been the most challenging, but also one of the most rewarding thus far. I take the empathy, ability to listen to others and willingness to always learn with me as I transition from clinical psychology into the tech industry. Coding gives me new languages and tools to positively impact those around me and I am excited to continue building meaningful solutions to complex problems. I believe in working hard at achieving your goals and I aspire to never stop learning, growing, and being better tomorrow than I am today. Visit my portfolio: https://polina-g.netlify.app Skills: HTLM 5, CSS 3, Javascript, Jquery, Bootstrap/Sass, Material UI, React, Node.js, RESTful routing, Express/EJS, MongoDB, Mongoose, Python, Django, Flask/Jinja2, Sqlite, Postgresql, Git. ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer II @ Clasp Jan 2024 – Present ### Software Engineer @ Clasp Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States ### Software Engineering Fellow @ General Assembly Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States Completed intensive and immersive software engineering program which provided the needed skills and competencies for a successful job-ready junior fullstack software developer. Aquired tech skills: Version vontrol (git + github), HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, Node.js, Express, React, MongoDB (MERN stack), REST API, Python, SQL (PostgreSQL and Sqlite), Django Additionally learned: Gatsby + Graphql, Boostrap, Material UI, Sass, Styled Components Project 1: BOTW Compendium. - A Web application which provides an easy to use interface for searching through and browsing all materials and items found in a popular Nintendo video game with the help of a third party API. Technologies used: HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, Third-party API. Project 2: Puzzled - Developed a full CRUD application using RESTful routing which allows for storing and exchanging puzzles with others in the community. Technologies used: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, Javascript, jQuery, Express, EJS, MongoDB, Mongoose, Bcrypt, Cloudinary Project 3: Untange – A full CRUD SPA (Single Page Application) for keeping track of personal CBT journal entries as well as sharing them with your therapist. Technologies used: Front end: HTML5, CSS3, Sass, Styled Components, Material UI, React, Google Firebase Back end: Node.js, Express, EJS, MongoDB, Mongoose Project 4: Tech Talk – A full CRUD application for creating and sharing blog posts related to the tech industry. Technologies used: HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, Jquery, Python, Django, PostgreSQL, AWS S3, Disqus (Links to live project demos and GitHUb repos below): ### Clinician @ The Guild for Human Services Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 | Greater Boston Area • Developed support strategies for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities based on evidence-based practices in Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS) and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). • Analyzed data to monitor progress and make any needed revisions to existing strategies. • Provided training and modeling of PBS and behavior plan implementation for all residential staff. ### Behavioral Therapist @ Northeast Family Services Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Greater Boston Area • Developed specific behavioral objectives and interventions designed to diminish, extinguish or improve challenging behaviors interfering with the youth’s successful functioning within the home and community. • Worked in collaboration with the youth's family and other providers to gain a deep understanding of problematic behaviors and challenges. ### Case Manager @ MAB Community Services Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Greater Boston Area • Supervised a residential group home of five male adults with brain injuries and developmental disabilities requiring varying levels of care. • Worked closely with healthcare providers, guardians, day programs, nursing staff, service coordinators and others in order to create solutions for any problems that arise, thus ensuring the best quality of life. ### Job Coach @ MAB Community Services Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 Created and executed a written curriculum geared towards helping individuals with developmental disabilities learn necessary pre-vocational, independent living, and social skills; Worked with individuals 1:1 to help achieve their goal of finding a job or volunteer position in the community; Researched creative ways of presenting important information to help keep the clients motivated and interested in the subject; ### HR assistant @ Ernst & Young Jan 2008 – Jan 2009 Was responsible for organizing and filing all important documents and correspondence into archive; Organized and maintained the employee and client databases; Helped create, update and maintain the database of work permits for employees and customers. Performed various clerical tasks assigned by managers and the director of Human Resources; Was responsible for managing, organizing and ordering office supplies; Helped organize travel plans for managers and staff. ## Education ### Full Stack Software Development General Assembly ### Master's degree in Clinical Psychology Moscow State University of Psychology and Education (MSUPE) ### Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/polina-g --- Source: https://flows.cv/polinagorbunova JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/polinagorbunova/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-31