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Hi, I'm Sofia :p

Profile

I am currently studying Business Informatics at the Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin. My focus is on developing a strong foundation in software development, digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, and practical problem solving at the intersection of technology and business.

Experience

02/2022 – 07/2022

Internship

Deutsche Bank, Berlin

  • Completed a mandatory internship at a Deutsche Bank branch in Berlin
  • Gained insight into advisory services, client support, and operational processes in Private Banking
  • Contributed to a team supporting various Private Banking projects

2016

Internship

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Eastern Europe Department

  • Supported the Eastern Europe Department
  • Proofread, translated, and edited English-language texts and working papers
  • Contributed to various projects focusing on Eastern Europe

Education

09/2025 – present

Business Informatics, B.Sc.

Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin

Current grade average: 2.16 (German grading scale)

09/2023 – 09/2025

Politics, Administration and Organization

University of Potsdam

2021 – 2023

Vocational Baccalaureate

Focus: Economics

Best Sabel Schule Berlin Mitte

Final grade: 1.1 (German grading scale)

Skills and Interests

IT Skills

  • Programming languages: Java, Lua and Python
  • Databases and query languages: SQL (relational database fundamentals)
  • Web technologies: HTML and CSS
  • Tools and Systems: Linux, Docker, GitHub, Microsoft Office
  • Development environments: Visual Studio Code, Eclipse and IntelliJ IDEA

Business IT

  • Business process modelling and requirements analysis
  • Information security fundamentals
  • SAP and Odoo

Languages

  • German: Native
  • English: Native
  • Portuguese: Good working proficiency

Soft skills and Core Competencies

  • Teamwork
  • Intercultural communication: Completed a university module in Intercultural Competence
  • Analytical skills

Interests

  • Computer hardware, reading, mechanical keyboards, cycling, football, cybersecurity, self-hosting, Linux (NixOS) and web development