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title: Software Adoption Blog for Atlassian by ServiceRocket | Joanna Thurmann
description: Joanna's relationship with ServiceRocket dates back to 2006 as an enthusiastic and vocal customer of its Atlassian solutions. In early 2012, she become a proud Rocketeer working on implementations and training. Her work in tech is balanced with time spent doing volunteer work and raising awareness about social justice issues here and abroad. Her specialty is roofing homes for the poor in Tijuana, Mexico.
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## Joanna Thurmann

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Joanna's relationship with ServiceRocket dates back to 2006 as an enthusiastic and vocal customer of its Atlassian solutions. In early 2012, she become a proud Rocketeer working on implementations and training. Her work in tech is balanced with time spent doing volunteer work and raising awareness about social justice issues here and abroad. Her specialty is roofing homes for the poor in Tijuana, Mexico.

### Recent Posts

September 25, 2014

[![](https://blog.servicerocket.com/hs-fs/file-3018704904-jpg/blog-files/sam_00261-300x200.jpg) ](https://blog.servicerocket.com/adoption/blog/2014/09/linkedin-takes-jira-beyond-bug-tracking)

## [Taking a Bug-Tracker beyond Bugs](https://blog.servicerocket.com/adoption/blog/2014/09/linkedin-takes-jira-beyond-bug-tracking)

 By [Joanna Thurmann](https://blog.servicerocket.com/adoption/author/joanna-thurmann)

 Enterprises recognize the need for collaboration extends everywhere, reflecting a trend in the marketplace extending JIRA beyond software development and IT 

[Read More ➝](https://blog.servicerocket.com/adoption/blog/2014/09/linkedin-takes-jira-beyond-bug-tracking)

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September 24, 2014

[![](https://blog.servicerocket.com/hs-fs/file-3012547652-png/blog-files/stickie-and-stamp.png) ](https://blog.servicerocket.com/adoption/blog/2014/09/end-email-approvals-with-jira)

## [Stop Using Email and Start Using JIRA for Approvals](https://blog.servicerocket.com/adoption/blog/2014/09/end-email-approvals-with-jira)

 By [Joanna Thurmann](https://blog.servicerocket.com/adoption/author/joanna-thurmann)

 Stop Using Email and Start Using JIRA for Approvals 

[Read More ➝](https://blog.servicerocket.com/adoption/blog/2014/09/end-email-approvals-with-jira)

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