--- title: "Aleksandra Desmurs-Linczewska" description: "Ola is a self-taught developer who went from Flash and jQuery to React and React Native, and kept going. Get to know the engineers who build at Callstack." url: https://www.callstack.com/team/aleksandra-desmurs-linczewska updated: 2026-10-22T14:18:27.907Z --- # Aleksandra Desmurs-Linczewska Ola is a self-taught developer who went from Flash and jQuery to React and React Native, and kept going. Get to know the engineers who build at Callstack. _Software Engineer_ Self-taught developer with a passion for new technologies and innovation. Her first website used Flash, and her first paying developer job required jQuery, but since then, she has enthusiastically adopted React and React Native. Ola enjoys watching sitcoms and reading all sorts of books. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandra-desmurs-linczewska/) · [X](https://twitter.com/p_syche_) · [GitHub](https://github.com/p-syche) ## What I’ve been shipping - [AI Coding Agents and Hermes With Tzvetan Mikov](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/ai-coding-agents-and-hermes-with-tzvetan-mikov) (Podcast, 10/12/2026): Tzvetan Mikov discusses AI coding agents, context switching, low-level engine optimization, reviewing specs and tests, and his plans for Hermes X. - [Who Tests AI-Written Code? Inside TesterArmy With Szymon Rybczak](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/who-tests-ai-written-code-inside-testerarmy-with-szymon-rybczak) (Podcast, 10/12/2026): Szymon Rybczak explains how TesterArmy tests web and mobile apps with AI agents, creates test plans for pull requests, and fits into QA workflows. - [From Teddy Bears to Voice Agents: Kraen Hansen on Voice AI, Local-First & App Security](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/local-first-voice-ai-and-app-security) (Podcast, 2/17/2026): What happens when you combine voice agents and teddy bears? A hands-on look at local-first systems, voice AI, and security lessons from poking real apps. - [Building v0 iOS and Fixing React Native Along the Way](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/building-v0-ios-and-fixing-react-native-along-the-way) (Podcast, 1/12/2026): A technical look at building v0 mobile with React Native and Expo, covering iOS-first decisions, native modules, and fixes pushed to React Native core. Featuring Fernando Rojo, Szymon Rybczak, and Oskar Kwaśniewski. - [A (Secure) Christmas Carol: The Story of Npmezer Scrooge](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/a-secure-christmas-carol-the-story-of-npmezer-scrooge) (Podcast, 12/17/2025): A holiday story about npm audits, unpinned dependencies, and the real cost of ignoring JavaScript security warnings. - [Build Faster and Scale Smarter With Rock](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/build-faster-with-rock) (Podcast, 6/10/2025): Discover how Rock cuts build times, streamlines CI, and simplifies large-scale app development for growing teams. - [State of React Native 2024 – The Results Are Live, and So Are We!](https://www.callstack.com/events/state-of-react-native-2024-the-results-are-live-and-so-are-we) (Live Stream, 2/27/2025): Watch the breakdown of the State of React Native 2024 results, where we dive into the trends, surprises, and what’s next for React Native in 2025. - [Reanimated 4 is the Future of Smooth React Native Animations](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/reanimated-4-is-the-future-of-smooth-react-native-animations) (Podcast, 2/19/2025): Reanimated 4 is now available in beta, and if you work with animations in React Native, you need to know what’s new! - [State of React 2024 Breakdown](https://www.callstack.com/events/state-of-react-2024-breakdown) (Live Stream, 2/13/2025): Let's take a deep dive into the long-awaited State of React survey from 2024; brace yourselves for a two-hour ride. - [Radon IDE: Better Developer Experience for React Native Teams](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/radon-ide-better-developer-experience-for-react-native-teams) (Podcast, 12/4/2024): Find out how Radon IDE can help increase team velocity and rid you of the common React Native app development pain points. - [What's New in Next.js 15](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/whats-new-in-next-js-15) (Podcast, 11/6/2024): Tune in to our breakdown of everything new in Next.js 15, from React 19 and React Compiler support to Turbopack and secure Server Actions. - [Authorization: Security Deep-Dive With Okta (Part 2)](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/authorization-security-deep-dive-with-okta-part-2) (Podcast, 7/3/2024): Let's talk access control, delegated authorization, and more. Learn modern security frameworks and get tips for creating reliable apps. - [Authentication: Security Deep-Dive With Okta (Part 1)](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/authentication-security-deep-dive-with-okta-part-1) (Podcast, 7/2/2024): Join us as we discuss authentication's past, present, and future. From MFA to passkeys, learn how to enhance security and efficiency in your applications. - [Building in React and React Native: 5 Years Ago & Now](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/building-in-react-and-react-native-5-years-ago-now) (Podcast, 3/14/2024): In this episode, we talk the current state of React & React Native, compare it to how things were 5 years ago and give advice to newcomers in the industry. - [Learn Once, Hack Everywhere](https://www.callstack.com/blog/learn-once-hack-everywhere) (Article, 3/8/2024): Demystify reverse engineering of mobile apps, dive into tools, analyze .apk files, and secure React Native code with our article. - [State Management in React Native](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/state-management-in-react-native) (Podcast, 1/25/2023): Get a broader perspective on state management in React Native by listening to our experts discuss libraries like Redux, Mobx, XState, and Jotai. - [A Comprehensive Guide to Mock Service Worker (MSW)](https://www.callstack.com/blog/guide-to-mock-service-worker-msw) (Article, 9/27/2022): Discover our comprehensive guide to Mock Service Worker (MSW) and use the API mocking tool for testing, development, debugging to deliver bug-free code. - [Top Resources for Developers](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/coffee-talk-2-top-resources-for-developers) (Podcast, 5/18/2022): Discover the best newsletters, podcasts, and tools to stay up to date with React & React Native news, whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer. - [React v18.0 & React Native 0.68](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/coffee-talk-1-react-v18-0-react-native-0-68) (Podcast, 4/27/2022): Introducing Coffee Talks! Dive into the latest news in React and React Native with our hosts. - [Expert Talks on Current and Future Trends in React Native](https://www.callstack.com/podcasts/expert-talks-on-current-and-future-trends-in-react-native) (Podcast, 2/2/2022): Recap the biggest React Native highlights of 2021 and discover expert predictions, tools, and libraries to watch in 2022, including Hermes, Re.Pack, and more. JOIN US ## Build the AI-native React Native future Work with engineers who contribute to the ecosystem and turn new technology into real products. At Callstack, AI is part of how we build, learn, and ship software. [Join Us](https://www.callstack.com/careers) [About us](https://www.callstack.com/about-us)