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About me

Life outside the code
keeps me sharp.

Stand-up keeps me honest, chess trains patience and travel keeps my perspective moving. Together they shape how I communicate, solve problems and understand people.

Education

Universities

Software engineering studies in Denmark, South Korea and the Netherlands - combining theoretical foundations, applied development and international teamwork.

01

Horsens, Denmark
08/2022 — 02/2026

Bachelor’s Degree in Software Technology Engineering VIA University College

The first four semesters focused heavily on object-oriented development in Java, alongside web development, .NET and databases. The fifth semester was reserved for a mandatory internship, while the final semesters centered on elective courses and a bachelor project in machine learning for stock-market prediction, benchmarking models and reaching 75% peak directional accuracy with an XGBoost logistic classifier.

  • Java
  • Vue
  • Business Intelligence
  • PostgreSQL
  • C# .NET
  • TypeScript
  • React
  • Python
  • DevOps
  • Docker
02

Seoul, South Korea
03/2025 — 06/2025

Exchange Semester University of Seoul (서울시립대학교)

Took the software degree into a new academic and cultural setting in South Korea, combining deep learning, natural language processing and compiler construction with Korean study and international teamwork.

  • Deep Learning
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Korean
  • Compiler Construction
03

Deventer, Netherlands
08/2026 — 07/2027

Master ICT: Software Engineering Saxion University of Applied Sciences

A 12-month, project-based MSc focused on advanced software engineering and real-world practice. Three projects cover scalable and reliable software, distributed systems, data analytics and intelligent self-learning systems, followed by a company graduation assignment. The DataOps specialisation develops skills in data science, deployment and operations, reproducible machine-learning workflows and advanced machine learning.

  • DataOps
  • MLOps
  • Data Science
  • Advanced Programming
  • Deployment & Operations
  • Advanced Machine Learning

Chess has been my mental training ground since university.

I started playing chess at 22 and got pulled in by how much depth lives inside relatively simple rules. It rewards calmness, pattern recognition and constant learning.

Rapid 1420
Blitz 1141
Bullet 917
Tactics best —

Current ratings from Chess.com

Recent Games

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Stand-up Comedy

Shows I perform at open mics where I do 5 minutes of material. My jokes are about cultural observations, self-deprecating stories, everyday absurdity, dating life and dark humour. These themes I can't shut up about.

100+ Shows

4 Countries

I have performed at a variety of venues, from small bars to comedy clubs, and I have been fortunate enough to share the stage with so many amazing comedians.

Performing at Mike's Cabin
Prague, Czechia @ Czech Inn Bar, 2026
Performing at Albert's bar
Seoul, Korea @ Mike's Cabin, 2025
Performing at Countdown
Brussels, Belgium @ Countdown, 2024
Performing at Czech Inn Bar
Aarhus, Denmark @ Albert's bar, 2023

Travel, Maps & Local history

Jakub travelling abroad
Jakub during his exchange semester in Korea
Local history discovered while travelling

Travel notes

Languages, maps and history shape how I understand the world.

Erasmus+

is the EU’s main program for education, training, youth, and sport, designed to help people study, train, gain experience, and build skills in Europe and beyond. It covers opportunities for students, trainees, teachers, youth workers, and organizations, and it also funds cooperation projects between institutions.



After participating in many projects, I have developed a strong interest in languages, history, and geography, which has led me to explore many different countries. Learning new languages allows me to connect with people on a deeper level, while studying geography helps me understand the physical and cultural landscapes of the world and history provides context for the events and developments that have shaped our societies. By combining these interests, I am able to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the world and its diverse cultures.

Erasmus

01

Youth Exchange

Building Peace through Videography

Alcalá la Real, Spain

Erasmus project in Alcala la Real, Spain

Project about mainstreaming peace among young people and increasing both their capacities for usage of videography and creating awareness.

02

Youth Exchange

Gathering Together Against Discrimination

Ordona, Italy

Erasmus project in Ordona, Italy

The aim of this project is to promote positive and inclusive social values in youth society and at the same time to promote art and music as a valid response to discrimination.

03

Mobility of Youth Workers

Play Like a Scientist

Ankara, Türkiye

Erasmus project in Ankara, Türkiye

A one-week learning mobility to emphasize the importance of research & science and why scientists should be "influencers" for the youth by acting out sections of some scientists' lives in plays.

04

Mobility of Youth Workers

WeRadio Malta

Kalkara, Malta

Erasmus project in Kalkara, Malta

WeRadio Malta aimed to share web radio experience with partner organizations involved in discovering web radio as a tool so that together improve communication with their target groups.

05

Training Course

Tech Safety

Taevaskoja, Estonia

Erasmus project in Taevaskoja, Estonia

The aim of the project is to gain knowledge of Tech Safety in an international environment.

06

Strategic Partnership in the Youth Field

Self Employed Entrepreneurs Meet Exchange Get Results and Organize Work

Pedoulas, Cyprus

Erasmus project in Pedoulas, Cyprus

The project goal is to promote an entrepreneurial mindset and culture among young people, networking opportunities for business development and cultivating unique skills.

07

Mobility of Youth Workers

SDGeneration - Education of Sustainable Development

Cairo, Egypt

Erasmus project in Cairo, Egypt

The second part of the project is to evaluate the outcomes of the first training course and to provide the participants with the knowledge and tools to create sustainable educational sessions.

08

Youth Exchange

Tolerance - feel it

Bursa, Türkiye

Erasmus project in Bursa, Türkiye

The youth exchange programme aims to promote tolerance, respect and mutual understanding cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity between youth from different countries.

09

Youth Exchange

Stop Bullying

Târgoviște, Romania

Erasmus project in Targoviste, Romania

A friendly, harmonious and safe environment is very important for teenagers balanced growth, mental health and good results at school and private life.

10

Mobility of Youth Workers

SDGeneration - Education for a Sustainable Development

Beja, Portugal

Erasmus project in Beja, Portugal

A training course aimed to talk about the 17 sustainable development goals - SDGs.

11

Strategic Partnership in the Youth Field

Up 2 You(th)

Yerevan, Armenia

Erasmus project in Yerevan, Armenia

The training aims to strengthen capacities of youth workers, project managers and educators to engage effectively individual youngsters and groups of young people in community.

12

Mobility of Youth Workers

The New European Challenge

Valladolid, Spain

Erasmus project in Valladolid, Spain

To create and develop national and international youth exchanges and to promote European partnership in youth and for professional development of the standards and European practices.

13

Youth Exchange

Get Fit for the Future

Poronin, Poland

Erasmus project in Poronin, Poland

The project aim is to improve communication among younger generations. It was one of the best projects I have been on.

14

Mobility of Youth Workers

Social Entrepreneurship for Rural Areas

Bakuriani, Georgia

Erasmus project in Bakuriani, Georgia

Providing rural youth and active members of society with skills to identify the different business opportunities that exist in rural areas.

15

Mobility of Youth Workers

The Master and Margarita

Murzasichle, Poland

Erasmus project in Murzasichle, Poland

The project provides practical tools to participants to improve their communication competencies, both- verbal and non-verbal in Russian.

16

Youth Exchange

Red Card for Social Exclusion

Rakičan, Slovenia

Erasmus project in Rakican, Slovenia

To promote diversity, dialogue, tolerance and a sense of initiative and promote calls against the radicalization of young people.

17

Youth Exchange

On the Other Side of the Screen

Wrocław, Poland

Erasmus project in Wroclaw, Poland

The project aim is to improve the youth's involvement with modern technologies.

18

Erasmus KA2

Leben im, am und mit dem Wasser

Taranto, Italy

Erasmus project in Taranto, Italy

Main language - German. The aim of this project is to talk about the importance of water in Italy, Slovakia and Germany.

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jakubkuka07@gmail.com

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