Education

3 min read|Last updated on 1/17/2026

My academic journey has always been about more than just attending classes. For me, university and college were spaces to test my knowledge by teaching others, applying technical concepts to real-world (even if hurried) projects, and most importantly, meeting people who share my passion for the field. I love talking about programming, and these institutions provided an essential platform for that exchange.

Open International University of Human Development "Ukraine"

Bachelor's in Software Engineering (2022 — 2026, Ongoing)

While diving into the fundamentals of Software Engineering, I found that I learned best by explaining things to others. This led to several mentoring and teaching initiatives:

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Peer Mentoring: Actively helped fellow students grasp everything from basic programming logic to complex architectural patterns.
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Teaching JavaScript: Led one of the practical lessons where we explored the basics of JavaScript. As part of this, I created a video guide for JS fundamentals to help the group stay on track.
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Java Coursework: Developed a Telegram Bot for a restaurant using Java.

Code Quality Warning: Looking back, the code is absolutely terrible. I was rushing so hard to meet the deadline that I produced some top-tier spaghetti and architectural non-sense. It works, but please don't judge me on it today! 😅

Main Highlights: JavaScript, Java, Python, C++, and parallel computing with OpenMPI.

How do I manage it all?

People often ask me: "How do you pull it off, taking into account that you have an apprenticeship and other commitments in Germany?"

Honestly, I don't fully know myself, but I somehow manage to pass exams, handle assignments, and keep up with my studies. Since the start of the war, most universities have shifted to remote and asynchronous learning, so I'm not required to attend classes in person. Still, I put my heart and soul into what we study and do as much as I can.

College of Kyiv International University

Incomplete Professional Junior Bachelor in "Computer Science" (2020 — 2022)

I was already deeply involved in software engineering when I joined, so this period was less about discovering code and more about building a foundation for others while completing my general secondary education.

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Mentoring: I took a significant interest in helping others grow, covering both the fundamentals and more advanced topics. A proud example of this is Max, who grew directly from our mentoring sessions and is currently successfully pursuing an apprenticeship.

Main Highlights: C++ and core logic of Computer Science.

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My Experience

Explore my professional contributions at Jochen Schweizer mydays Group and Ajax Systems, where I tackled web development, Android engineering, and system optimization.