Sonja B.

Sonja B. has a diverse work experience in various industries. Sonja started their career as a Domiciliary Care Worker at Proteion from June 2011 to June 2017. Sonja then worked as a Graduate Student Fellow on Lone-Actor Terrorism at the Centre for Terrorism and Counterterrorism - Violence Research Initiative from October 2016 to June 2017, where they collected and analyzed data on lone-actor terrorists and school attackers.

In 2017, Sonja joined Villa Pinedo as a Mentor, where they provided support and coaching to children and teenagers dealing with parental divorce or separation. Sonja also provided training to parents on mitigating the negative consequences of high-conflict separation.

Sonja's experience in the gaming industry began in 2018 at GlobalStep, where they started as a Dutch Localization QA Tester. Sonja was quickly promoted to Localization QA Lead in May 2019, overseeing a team of testers and managing the timely delivery of tasks on multiple platforms. In February 2021, they were promoted again to Senior Localization QA Lead, where they managed the department schedule and performed risk management for high-profile projects. Currently, they hold the role of LQA Project Manager at GlobalStep, where they serve as the primary contact for localization clients and collaborates with them to meet deadlines and project requirements.

Overall, Sonja B.'s work experience showcases their ability to excel in diverse roles, from caregiving to research and project management in the gaming industry.

Sonja B. began their education history in 2012 at the EF Executive Language Institute in London, United Kingdom, where they obtained a degree in Advanced English. Sonja then enrolled in Leiden University in 2013 and completed their Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Political Science with a specialization in International Relations and Organizations in 2016. Following their undergraduate studies, Sonja pursued a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Crisis and Security Management at Leiden University from 2016 to 2018. In 2015, they briefly attended Delft University of Technology, where they obtained a minor in Security, Safety, and Justice as part of their BSc program. In 2018, Sonja also attended The State University of New York for a short period, studying International Cyber Conflicts.