Jakub Toporek
Software
Engineer
Informatics Student & Programming Technician specializing in modern Web Development and C++ software engineering.
About
Software Engineer & Developer
I am a second-year Informatics student at the Silesian University of Technology (degree taught entirely in English) and a certified Programming Technician. My core expertise lies in building high-performance web applications using React and Next.js, as well as low-level programming in C++. With fluency in English and practical experience working in international environments like Spain and Poland, I combine strong problem-solving skills with clean, scalable code architecture. Currently seeking opportunities as a Junior Software Engineer or R&D intern to solve complex technical challenges
Skills
Areas of Expertise
- Core Languages: C++ (Advanced), JavaScript / TypeScript, Python, SQL.
- Web Technologies & Frameworks: React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Flask, Medusa.js, Headless CMS architecture.
- Databases & Backend: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Google Firestore.
- Tools & Environments: Git & GitHub, Unix/Linux Terminal, Visual Studio, VS Code, Xcode, CLion, Premake, Unreal Engine, Unity.
- Languages: English (C2 — Fluent / Professional working proficiency), German (B1 — Intermediate), Polish (Native).
Work Experience
- Developed, integrated, and tested hardware microcontroller drivers for Arduino Uno in C++.
- Programmed interactive gameplay logic and core mechanics within Unreal Engine.
- Collaborated in daily international team stand-ups, resolving technical bugs and documenting project version changes.
- Administered, configured, and updated high-traffic web platforms and content management systems (CMS).
- Executed complex SQL queries, database schema modifications, and scheduled maintenance tasks on MySQL relational databases.
- Supported the core technical team in monitoring system uptime, performance optimization, and general IT infrastructure.
Projects
E-commerce Platform
An interactive, multi-platform e-commerce app built with Next.js, Tailwind CSS and Medusa.js.
2D C/C++ GAME ENGINE
A custom 2D game engine built from scratch in C++ utilizing OpenGL. Designed with custom event handling, 2D collision detection, hardware audio rendering, and basic physics simulation for interactive graphical applications.
Web OCR Application
A web-based Optical Character Recognition (OCR) application built with Python, Flask and PyTesseract. It allows users to upload images and extract text content using advanced image processing techniques.